SOLNA, Sweden (News release) -- The Board of Directors of BillerudKorsnäs has appointed Petra Einarsson as new President and CEO. Petra succeeds Per Lindberg who is, after 12 successful years, leaving BillerudKorsnäs on his own request for a new assignment. Petra Einarsson will assume her new position at the turn of the year 2017-2018.

Petra Einarsson is since 2013 President of Sandvik Materials Technology and a member of the Group Executive Management of Sandvik AB. Prior to that she has held a number of senior positions within the Sandvik group, including President of product area Tube, President of product area Strip and Financial Manager at Sandvik Materials Technology.

Per Lindberg leaves his position as President and CEO as Petra Einarsson assumes the position.

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