Husqvarna Group Appoints Maria Rönnberg as New EVP People & Organization, Successor to Leigh Dagberg

Husqvarna Group Appoints Maria Rönnberg as New EVP People & Organization, Successor to Leigh Dagberg

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group announces the departure of Leigh Dagberg, Executive Vice President of People & Organization, and the appointment of Maria Rönnberg as her successor, effective August 1, 2025. Maria, who joined the company in 2022 as Senior Vice President of People & Organization in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, will continue the company’s efforts to strengthen its capabilities and culture. CEO Pavel Hajman praised Leigh’s contributions over the past 12 years and welcomed Maria’s experience to the leadership team.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Husqvarna Group announces that Leigh Dagberg, Executive Vice President of People & Organization, will be departing the Group. Maria Rönnberg, currently Senior Vice President of People & Organization in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, will succeed her, effective August 1, 2025.

“We sincerely thank Leigh for her invaluable contributions to Husqvarna Group over the past 12 years. Her leadership has played a critical role in the evolution of our People & Organization function, shaping our employee and culture strategy, and guiding us through the challenges of the pandemic and other pivotal moments. We are also pleased to welcome Maria Rönnberg, who will continue the crucial work of ensuring we have the right capabilities, organization, and culture to thrive in the future. Maria’s extensive experience, proven track record, and familiarity with our company make her the perfect choice for this role,” said Pavel Hajman, CEO of Husqvarna Group.

Leigh Dagberg joined Husqvarna Group in 2012, and Maria Rönnberg became part of the Group in 2022. Maria will join the Group Management team and report directly to the 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 delivering 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.

Media Contact:

Henrik Sjöström, Head of External Communication
+46 727 15 77 85
press@husqvarnagroup.com

SOURCE: Husqvarna Group