Lindex chief executive steps down
Lindex chief executive Ingvar Larsson has stepped down from his post and has been succeeded on an interim basis by Elisabeth Peregi, country manager of Lindex Sweden.
Peregi has held several management positions at Lindex, which is part of the Stockmann Group, including chief financial officer and head of franchise business and country manager for Norway.
Speaking of her appointment, Peregi said: “I look forward to this assignment and I am happy for the confidence to lead Lindex continued development. We have great and exciting initiatives in front of us that will take the company into the future.”
Peregi will report to Stockmann’s chief executive Lauri Veijalainen who will chair the Lindex board of directors. Previous chairman Per Sjödell will continue as a member of the Stockmann board.
Veijalainen said: “I would like to thank Ingvar for his great work in leading the company and strengthening Lindex position as one of Europe’s leading fashion company.
“I am confident that Lindex will continue to be in good hands with Elisabeth who has long experience of several sales positions at Lindex, a strong financial background and the drive to lead the company forward.”
