Johnny Sjöström. Image: SSAB
SSAB has unveiled the identity of its new chief executive officer and president, which marks a new era for the company.
Johnny Sjöström has been promoted from head of the division for SSAB special steels to president and chief executive, succeeding Martin Lindqvist. Sjöström will officially begin the new position on October 28.
“SSAB’s board and I are very happy that Johnny Sjöström has accepted the position as President and CEO of SSAB,” said Lennart Evrell, chairman of the board at SSAB.
“He has solid technical knowledge and extensive experience within the industry in the Nordic region and internationally. With his background and experience, he is the right person to lead SSAB forward.
“I also want to take this opportunity to thank Martin for his many achievements at SSAB and for having developed the company into the great and strong corporation it is today.”
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Sjöström has been head of the division for SSAB special steels since 2019 and had an extensive industry career prior to that. In his current SSAB role, he has been responsible for growing SSAB’s special steel business and overseeing the green transformation of SSAB’s steelwork in Oxelösund. He will continue in his current role until October 28, when he transitions to the chief executive and president positions.
“I am honoured and proud that the board has given me the confidence to lead SSAB into the next phase,” Sjöström said.
“I will now spend a lot of time listening in and travelling around the organisation to get to know all parts of the company ahead of my start on October 28.
“During the past years, I have worked closely with Martin Lindqvist, and I look forward to continuing to deliver on the company’s long-term strategy together with all our skilled employees.”
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