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Tom Johnstone CBE

Tom Johnstone CBE

Experienced Chairman: OMX Helsinki 25, Private Company, Public Sector
Experienced CEO: Public Sector

  • 19 years of international senior leadership experience
  • Multi-industry knowledge of automotive, engineering and electronics and electrical equipment, and household products
  • Experience as a Nomination Committee member and Compensation Committee member
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Current Positions

Tom Johnstone is Chairman of Husqvarna AB, Chairman of Wärtsilä OYJ, Chairman of the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Combient AB. He is an Independent Director at Investor AB and sits on the Boards of Volvo Car Corp. and Northvolt AB.

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Tom has held several management positions within the SKF Group. From 2003 to 2014 he was President and CEO of the Group. During his tenure, SKF evolved into a knowledge engineering company. Global sales grew from some 42 BSEK to 71 BSEK, profitability doubled and had a TSR over the period of 400%. SKF’s leading performance in sustainability was recognised globally with its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability and the FTSE4Good indices. 

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Sarah Bates

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Peter Livanos

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