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PG Gyllenhammar has died: "meant a lot"

The legendary AB Volvo CEO Pehr G Gyllenhammar, called PG by many, is dead. He became 89 years old. "For more than two decades, PG Gyllenhammar was an extremely important person for Volvo Cars, as a leader and as a human being", the company writes to TT.

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PG Gyllenhammar has died: "meant a lot"
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PG Gyllenhammar will be remembered with great warmth, writes AB Volvo:

"With his unwavering commitment and charismatic leadership, he often created lively discussions and debates about the things he was passionate about, and his strong personality also made him one of Sweden's most popular people".

Jacob, Marcus, and Peter Jr Wallenberg mourn Gyllenhammar's passing.

"Our condolences go to the family. PG Gyllenhammar was a respected businessman and board member of SEB for many years, and we want to honor his memory", they write to TT.

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson also comments on the death.

"I'm saddened by the news that Pehr G. Gyllenhammar has passed away. Pehr has meant a lot to Sweden over the decades, primarily through his commitment and hard work in Swedish business and especially as CEO and Chairman of Volvo. I mourn his passing and my thoughts are with Pehr's family and loved ones", she writes.

DN journalist Kristina Hedberg, who made a documentary about Gyllenhammar, highlights his strong will.

He had an untiring will to never give up, precisely what was also his weakness, always thinking that you can do things a little differently than anyone else has done before, she says to Ekot.

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