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Nominations to Swedavia's Board of Directors

The Government Offices of Sweden has decided on nominations to Swedavia's Board of Directors.

The Government Offices of Sweden has nominated Ulrika Francke as the new Chair of the Board of Swedavia AB when Åke Svensson leaves his position at the Annual General Meeting after eight years in the post. Ulrika Francke has a solid background as a business leader and board member in both private and public organisations.

Lottie Svedenstedt is also leaving the Board at her own request.

The other Board members are proposed for re-election.

Swedavia's Annual General Meeting will be held at Stockholm Arlanda Airport on 29 April 2024.


For more information, contact Swedavia’s press service at +46 (0)10-109 01 00 or press@swedavia.se

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Swedavia is a group that owns, operates and develops 10 airports throughout Sweden. Our role is to create the connectivity that Sweden needs to facilitate travel, business and meetings. Satisfied and safe travelers are the foundation of Swedavia's business. Swedavia is a world leader in the development of airports with the least possible climate impact. Since 2020, Swedavia's own airport operations have been fossil-free at all ten airports. The group's turnover in 2022 was approximately SEK 4.8 billion and approximately 2,400 employees.

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