Henrik Sund appointed new CEO of Semcon

Semcon’s Board of Directors has decided to appoint Henrik Sund as the company’s new CEO as of 1 October 2006. Henrik Sund, 45, has a Master of Science with a background in industrial economics. He has extensive experience of the telecom market, consultancy and international sales. He joins Semcon from Nokia Networks, where he had global responsibility for Managed Services, which involves the operation and management of telecom operators’ networks. Prior to that he spent 11 years at Capgemini in various management positions in Sweden and abroad.

”I am very pleased to welcome Henrik Sund to Semcon. His background and experience match the profile we have for the person who will lead Semcon into the future. Henrik has many years of experience working in an international environment and he has proven that he can lead and develop a knowledge-based business. He understands the telecom sector and has a large network of contacts,” says Christian W Jansson, Chairman of the Semcon Board. ”Semcon stands well equipped for the future and will continue its planned expansion both internationally and on existing markets.” ”Semcon is a well managed company with a strong reputation, highly competent staff and world-leading, international customers,” says Henrik Sund. ”There is great potential for further development. Taking over as CEO of Semcon is a highly stimulating challenge.”