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The Head of Essity is Leaving the Company

» Published: January 22 2025

The Head of Essity is Leaving the Company

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Magnus Groth, CEO of the hygiene company Essity, is leaving the company during the year.

"A recruitment process to find a new CEO will immediately be initiated," says Chairman of the Board Jan Gurander in a press release.

Groth, who has been the head of first SCA and then Essity for ten years, will continue as CEO of Essity until a successor is appointed.

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