Trelleborg appoints new group CFO

The upcoming retirement of Trelleborg Group CFO Bo Jacobsson created a vacancy that has now been filled by newcomer to the company, Carolina Dybeck Happe. The 38 year old former CFO of Swedish firm Assa Abloy’s EMEA region will take over the role on April 26; to ensure a smooth transition Jacobsson will remain with Trelleborg until retiring in June.

“We are delighted to have recruited Carolina,” says Peter Nilsson, president and CEO of Trelleborg. “Her profile is an excellent match for Trelleborg, with solid and broad experience of industrial know-how and of working with finance and business controlling very close to operations in a variety of international environments.

“I also want to take the opportunity to thank Bo for his work as CFO and his strong contribution to Trelleborg’s development over many years,” Nilsson added. “He has played a key role in our successes and has been a highly appreciated manager and colleague, in terms of his very broad and in-depth competence, as well as his personal qualities.”