STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 1, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Anders Almqvist has been appointed new Executive Vice President of Technology and Production (CTO) and member of Group management of Dometic. Anders Almqvist succeeds Lars Johansson who was appointed President and CEO of the Dometic Group in April this year. Anders is currently Managing Director of Dometic's production facility in Krautheim Germany and has been with the Group since 1979.
"I'm very happy to announce that Anders has agreed to become our new CTO. Anders combines a thorough understanding of our business with broad experience of both technology and production. I'm sure Anders will be a great asset in this important role," says Lars Johansson, President and CEO of Dometic.
As of this change, Dometic Group management consists of Lars Johansson (President and CEO), Anders Almqvist (Executive Vice President Technology and Production), Adolf Kretzer (Executive Vice President EMEA), Leif Lindgren (CFO until July 31)/Jan Lindstedt (CFO as of August 1), Rutger Wachtmeister (Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales) and John Waters (Executive Vice President Americas).
Anders Almqvist will assume the position as CTO on July 1, 2004.
For further information, please contact: Lars Johansson, President and CEO Dometic Group, +46-141-238 100
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