Husqvarna Group has appointed Omar Attar as the interim President of the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, effective immediately. Omar Attar will act as interim President until a permanent successor to Glen Instone has been appointed.
Omar has held the position of CFO for the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division since January 2025. During his interim role Omar will be a part of the Group Management team.
Omar has previously held the position as Group CFO for Martin & Servera AB, CFO at Scandinavian Service Partner for Nordics and for Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Sweden, as well as various strategic financial roles at Unilever and John Deere International.?
The recruitment of a permanent successor is ongoing.
For additional information, please contact:
Media
Henrik Sjöström, Head of external communication
+46 727 15 77 85
press@husqvarnagroup.com
Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group is a global leader in innovative solutions for managing forests, parks, and gardens, as well as equipment and diamond tools for the construction industry. With an innovative mindset, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions ranging from robotic mowers to chainsaws, watering systems and power cutters, with a strong focus on our customers and future generations. Founded in the Swedish town Huskvarna in 1689, we have been pioneers in our business for more than three centuries. Today, we are mainly operating under the global Husqvarna and Gardena brands, serving consumers and professionals in over 100 countries through direct sales, dealers, and retailers. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Husqvarna Group employs approximately 12,300 people in 40 countries and reported net sales of SEK 48.4 billion in 2024. Husqvarna Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
