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Björn Rosengren

b. 1959

Swedish manager (born 1959); CEO of the ABB Group since March 2020

Engineer Manager Business executive
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About Björn Rosengren

Born 1959. Björn Rosengren is a Swedish engineer, manager and business executive.

Björn Rosengren (born 1959) is a Swedish business executive. He has been chief executive officer (CEO) of ABB since March 2020.

Life

Education Rosengren holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Career From 1985 to 1995, he held various positions at ESAB in the US, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden. He had been mentioned as a strong candidate for the CEO position at Atlas Copco in 2009. At Sandvik he was also a member of the board of directors from 2016 until 2020. Since March 2020 he is CEO of the Swedish-Swiss company ABB. and of the European Round Table for Industry. He is also a member of the board of directors of the World Childhood Foundation.

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Important facts

Born
4 April 1959, Gothenburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Engineer, manager, business executive
Nationality
Sweden
Positions held
Chief executive officer
Employers
ABB Group
Awards
Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Björn Rosengren?

Swedish manager (born 1959); CEO of the ABB Group since March 2020

When was Björn Rosengren born?

Björn Rosengren was born on 4 April 1959 in Gothenburg.

What is Björn Rosengren's occupation?

Björn Rosengren is an engineer, manager and business executive.

What nationality is Björn Rosengren?

Björn Rosengren is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Björn Rosengren

· Wikidata: Q24018216

· DBpedia: Björn Rosengren (businessman)

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