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Karolina Hagberg Chinell new CEO
The recycling organisation Näringslivets Producentansvar has appointed Karolina Hagberg Chinell as its new Chief Executive Officer. Karolina most recently held the position of Purchasing Director at Ahlsell AB. She will assume her role as CEO on 17 August.
“I am very pleased that the Board of Näringslivets Producentansvar has appointed Karolina Hagberg Chinell as the new CEO of NPA. The recruitment process has been thorough and carried out with a strong focus on the organisation’s long-term needs and continued development, with particular emphasis on leadership and cultural development,” says Bengt Lagerman, Chairman of the Board of Näringslivets Producentansvar.
Karolina brings extensive experience from both the producer and retail sides, including roles in logistics development and category management at ICA, Sales Director at Barilla, Purchasing and Category Manager at Coop, and Purchasing Director at Ahlsell. She has also served as Acting Head of the European industry association FEST, which represents retailers in the heating and sanitary sector.
“A resource-efficient society, where materials circulate and retain their value, is an important issue for everyone living and working in Sweden – and for me personally. I therefore look forward to working towards this together with Näringslivets Producentansvar’s organisation and our producers,” says Karolina Hagberg Chinell.
Karolina will take up the role on 17 August, succeeding Helena Nylén.
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