Anders Danielsson appointed new President of Skanska Sweden

Anders Danielsson has been appointed new President of Skanska Sweden. He will take office immediately, thus replacing Mats Williamson who recently assumed the position of President of Skanska UK.

After joining Skanska in 1991, Anders Danielsson has held a variety of positions in Skanska Sweden. Since 2003, he has been Executive Vice President and member of the business unit’s management team. He has also participated in the development of the Group’s diversity efforts.

“Skanska Sweden’s development in recent years has been highly favorable. Anders has taken part in this process and we believe he will be able to additionally improve the unit by, for example, enhancing its customer orientation. His values and documented favorable characteristics as a leader and communicator have convinced us that he is the right person to lead Skanska Sweden in the future,” says Johan Karlström, President and CEO of Skanska.

Skanska Sweden is one of the largest construction companies in Sweden with operations in the building and civil engineering area. The company has approximately 11,000 employees and generated revenues totaling about SEK 27 billion in 2007. In Sweden, Skanska is also active in the development of residential and commercial premises.


For further information please contact:

Per-Lennart Berg, Press Officer, Skanska Sweden, tel +46 8 504 350 50
Karin Lepasoon, Senior Vice President Communications,
tel +46 8 753 88 99