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Louise Hallqvist new Senior Vice President of Skanska Financial Services, Skanska Group

3/30/2022 8:00 AM CET
Press release Non-regulatory press releases

Louise Hallqvist has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Skanska Financial Services for the Skanska Group. Louise will step into her new position on June 1, 2022.

Louise currently holds the position as CFO of Skanska Sweden. In total, Louise has over 15 years of experience from Skanska, where she has held various roles linked to finance and economics. Louise has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Administration and Economics.

“I am very glad that Louise is taking on the role of SVP of Skanska Financial Services. Louise’s broad financial understanding and her leadership qualities are a very good combination to continue to create a robust financial structure, assess business risk and create the best financial conditions for our company”, says Magnus Persson, CFO Skanska, Skanska Group.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Therese Tegner for her significant efforts as head of the function for which Louise is now taking over the leadership of. It is great that Therese will take her next step in the company as Executive Vice President of Human Resources for the Group and I look forward to working with her in the Group Leadership Team”, concludes Magnus Persson.

“It is with great humility and joy that I take on the role. I have worked with Skanska’s offering and products across different positions. Financial structure and processes are the foundation for good business conditions. In an uncertain world, stable finances make the difference. I look forward to taking on the work of continuing to secure this with my colleagues”, says Louise Hallqvist, incoming Senior Vice President of Skanska Financial Services for the Skanska Group.

Louise Hallqvist will be succeeded by Pontus Winqvist, who will take on the role of CFO for Skanska Sweden on June 1, 2022. Pontus Winqvist’s role as Managing Director of Asset Management will be taken over on June 1 by Magnus Eriksson, who currently works as Executive Vice President of Project Development based in the USA.

During the transition period between April 1 and June 1, Nils Lundberg will act as acting head of Skanska Financial Services.

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