New Group EVP and new Business Unit Presidents in Skanska

Claes Larsson has been appointed new Executive Vice President (EVP) of Skanska AB. He will assume responsibility within the Senior Executive Team (SET) for Skanska’s commercial development business units as well as the construction unit in Poland. Larsson is succeeding Johan Bergman, who after 16 years with Skanska has chosen to pursue new opportunities.

In his current position as President of Skanska Commercial Development Nordic, Claes Larsson will be succeeded by Fredrik Wirdenius. Wirdenius current position as President of Skanska Commercial Development Europe will be taken over by Lars Vardheim from Skanska Commercial Development Nordic. The changes will be effective immediately. Ron Oakley, President of Skanska USA Building, has accepted an offer to join the Shaw Group in the US and will therefore leave Skanska immediately. Johan Karlström will permanently succeed him as President of Skanska USA Building, and will also retain his position as Skanska Group EVP and SET member overseeing the US businesses. He will hand over the responsibility of overseeing Skanska Czech Republic. Skanska’s President and CEO Stuart Graham will assume that role for the balance of this year. “We regret that Johan Bergman and Ron Oakley have decided to leave the company. Johan has made substantial contributions in his positions and also as a valued member of the Senior Executive Team in Skanska. Ron Oakley has made a significant contribution to the positive development of Skanska USA Building”, says Stuart Graham, President and CEO, Skanska AB. “Claes Larsson has a thorough expertise in commercial development and has consistently outperformed as a leader in Skanska, which makes him a natural choice as a new member of the Senior Executive Team. Johan Karlström will retain his position in SET where he has been responsible for the US operations for two years. He has a proven track record of improving profitability in the construction business.” For further information please contact: Peter Gimbe, Senior Vice President Communications, Skanska AB, tel +46 8 753 88 38