Setra appoints new CEO
16 July 2019Katarina Levin has been appointed the new president and chief executive officer of wood products company Setra.
Ms Levin is currently vice-president marketing and sales at SCA Wood, a position she has held since autumn 2018.
She has also held various leading posts within SCA since 1992. As sawmill manager at Tunadal in 2015–2018 and Bollsta in 2008–2015, she drove through major investment projects and production increases, amongst her many achievements.
Other roles have included business manager at Bollsta Sawmill, development manager and district manager in SCA’s Forest business area.
“Katarina has a deep knowledge of sawmills and we are in no doubt that, with her energy and coaching leadership style, she will bring a great deal to Setra,” said Börje Bengtsson, chairman of Setra Group.
“I feel honoured and privileged to be taking on this position,” said Ms Levin. “Setra is of huge importance to so many people, not least its employees, customers, forest owners and local communities. The future depends on renewable materials and I look forward to working with everyone at Setra to drive forward developments in this area.”
Ms Levin will take up her post as CEO of Setra by the end of the year. She succeeds Hannele Arvonen, who is moving on to become CEO of Sveaskog.
