About Ulf G. Lindén
Lived 1937 – 2009 (aged 71). Ulf G. Lindén was a Swedish chief executive officer and businessperson.
Ulf Gösta Lindén (13 December 1937 – 3 January 2009) was a Swedish entrepreneur, owner and president of the Lindén group. The Lindén group is the majority owner of Becker.
Ulf G. Lindén was the CEO of Swedish chemical group Beckers when he was hired by Volvo in 1979. Then, Volvo was the largest corporation in Sweden. Due to his tough management style, Lindén was nicknamed "Pehr G. Gyllenhammar's hitman", especially after his role in turning down Volvo's merger with chemical group Fermenta. Lindén retired from Volvo in 1987 to focus on the Lindén group.
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Who was Ulf G. Lindén?
Swedish businessman (1937-2009)
When was Ulf G. Lindén born?
Ulf G. Lindén was born on 13 December 1937.
When did Ulf G. Lindén die?
Ulf G. Lindén died on 3 January 2009.
What was Ulf G. Lindén's occupation?
Ulf G. Lindén was a chief executive officer and businessperson.
What nationality was Ulf G. Lindén?
Ulf G. Lindén was Swedish.
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