Leif Johansson
Leif Johansson (born August 30, 1951 in Gothenburg ) is a Swedish manager .
Life
His father was the Swedish engineer Lennart Johansson , who ran the Swedish company Svenska Kullagerfabriken for many years . Johansson studied engineering at Chalmers Technical University in Gothenburg. From 1984 he worked for the Swedish company Electrolux , whose president he became in 1991. From 1997 to 2011 Johansson was CEO of the Swedish company Volvo, succeeding Sören Gyll . Since 2011 Johansson has been CEO of the Swedish company Ericsson . He is married and has five children.
Prizes and awards (selection)
- 2005: Knight of the Legion of Honor , France
- 2006: Honorary doctorate from the Technical University of Blekinge
- 2007: Honorary Doctor of Medicine from the University of Gothenburg
Individual evidence
- ↑ Volvo Group: History, Volvo Founders and Presidents
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Johansson, Leif |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish manager |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 30, 1951 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gothenburg , Sweden |