Olof Hansson has been appointed President of the Södra Skog business area. Olof has been Acting President of the Södra Skog business area since 1 September 2017 and will remain a member of Group Senior Management and report to the President and CEO, Lars Idermark.

Olof Hansson, 42, hold degrees in forest sciences and economics. Olof started his career at Södra as a forest inspector in 2003 and has since held such roles as area manager, market analyst and wood supply manager at Södra Skog.

"Olof has a solid background with in-depth knowledge and experience of Södra Skog's assignment and responsibilities. Olof will be an asset in our continued efforts to improve the long-term profitability of Södra," said Lars Idermark, President and CEO.

"I am pleased to have been entrusted with leading Södra Skog and it is with a sense of pride and humility that I accepted this responsibility. I look forward to leading Södra Skog in an expansive phase of increasing wood sales together with all of our committed employees. In parallel, we will continue to develop our offering to members," said Olof Hansson, President of the Södra Skog business area.

The change will take effect immediately.

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