Regulatory News:
Magnus Yngen, Head of Major Appliances Europe, is leaving his position with Electrolux (STO:ELUXA)(STO:ELUXB)(LSE:ELXB) to become President and CEO of Husqvarna, a manufacturer of outdoor power products. Husqvarna was spun-off from Electrolux in 2006 and is now listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
Yngen joined Electrolux in 1995 and joined Group Management in 2002, when he was appointed head of Floor Care and Small Appliances. In 2006, he was appointed head of Major Appliances Europe.
Yngen will start his new position with Husqvarna at the latest on October 1. A search for a new Head of Major Appliances Europe has commenced.
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to customers in 150 countries every year. The company focuses on innovations that are thoughtfully designed, based on extensive consumer insight, to meet the real needs of consumers and professionals. Electrolux products include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and cookers sold under esteemed brands such as Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux, Eureka and Frigidaire. In 2007, Electrolux had sales of SEK 105 billion and 57,000 employees. For more information, visit http://www.electrolux.com/press
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