Saab Appoints New CFO and Deputy CEO

Christian Luiga has been appointed as the new CFO and a deputy CEO of Saab, effective no later than 16 September 2020.

Christian recently completed the role of acting CEO of the telecommunications company Telia. He was previously CFO at Telia for several years.

“In addition to being responsible for the company’s financial position, Christian is given an assignment to lead and develop the entire Saab business operation with me. This includes different business models, project execution, efficiency and portfolio management. I look forward to working with Christian to continue Saab's growth journey,” said Saab's President and CEO, Micael Johansson.

Saab's Board of Directors has also appointed Anders Carp as deputy CEO. Since 2017, Anders Carp has been head of Saab's business area Surveillance, a responsibility that will continue.

“Anders will, in the role as deputy CEO and in parallel with his business area responsibility, support me in working with customer relations and the large business prospects on a global level for the entire Group. Anders has solid experience of Saab's business operations and will contribute to Saab's growth,” said Johansson.

Current CFO and Executive Vice President, Magnus Örnberg, left Saab on 8 May 2020.

 Until Christian Luiga takes over, the Acting CFO will be Thomas Hendel who is currently deputy CFO and Group Controller. Thomas Hendel is adjunct member to Saab's Group Management until Christian Luiga joins the company.

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