Husqvarna Group announces that its General Counsel, Brian Belanger, will be leaving the Group and that Sophie Jonsson will be appointed as his successor, effective May 31, 2025.
“I would like to sincerely thank Brian for his nearly two decades of service with the Husqvarna Group. He has made positive and lasting contributions to the Group, not only within the legal function, but equally in terms of our strategy, operations, and culture. At the same time, I am pleased to welcome Sophie as our new Group General Counsel. Her broad experience and proven track record, combined with a deep knowledge of our Company, make her the ideal candidate for this role,” says Pavel Hajman, CEO Husqvarna Group.
Brian joined Husqvarna Group in 2006 and has been General Counsel and a member of Group Management since 2015. He is leaving the group to pursue an external opportunity. Sophie has been employed with the Husqvarna Group since 2010 and has been the Divisional General Counsel for the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division since 2018. Sophie will join the Group Management team, reporting to the Group CEO.
Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group is a global leader in innovative solutions for managing forests, parks, and gardens, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the light construction and stone industries. With an innovative mindset, we are dedicated to deliver 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.