Bjorn Nilsson, CEO of Svensk Galopp, will step down from his post on Friday, July 31, the organisation announced on Thursday. Nilsson will have served in the post for approximately two years.
“It has been an intense couple of years, during which we've carried out a major reorganisation and put our finances in order,” said Nilsson. “The role has required plenty of engagement with numerous stakeholders and, now that we've clear control of future challenges, it feels right to hand the baton to someone who can bring fresh energy.”
Nilsson, who arrived at Svensk Galopp after positions in the tourism and fintech industries, stated that his decision to leave was not influenced by recent changes to the Board of Svensk Galopp–the organisation's chairman, Anders Lilius, resigned with immediate effect last month.
“I was involved in his recruitment, and have never regretted the decision to hire him,” Bengt-Ove Hedborg, who had taken over Lilius's responsibilities as chair after his departure, said of Nilsson. “Showing great commitment, Björn has been key to turning around Svensk Galopp's results and strengthening our financial routines. The Board has had a very good collaboration with him. We respect his decision to leave and wish him all the best for the future.”
A search for a new Svensk Galopp CEO will now begin. The announcement comes shortly after Sweden's season got underway with a race day at Bro Park last weekend.
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