Sweden’s Renewcell appoints Michael Berg as BOB
Berg has many years of international experience of both operational and board assignments within listed and unlisted companies. As chairman of Renewcell, Berg will contribute knowledge gathered across many industries and the various companies that have grown rapidly and successfully under his leadership. Berg has previously held several international management positions within Tetra Pak, been CEO of Envirotainer and Polygon AB and chairman of the board of companies such as the construction waste recycling company Sortera AB. Berg is currently chairman of the board of Lowenco A / S, Babybjörn AB and Proxify AB, the company states in a media announcement.
With the addition of Berg’s expertise in rapid scaling of international business to the current board members’ deep insights into technology, market and financing for circular textile innovation, Renewcell’s strategic leadership is further strengthened as it enters a new phase of accelerated growth.
The Nomination Committee of the Board (BOD) for Renewcell, a sustainable technology company based in Sweden, has nominated Michael Berg as a member and chairman of BOB. Berg’s appointment to the board is subject to a decision at the Annual General Meeting on May 17, 2022. Mia Hemmingson, current chairman, is nominated to remain a member of BOB.
“With the announcement of the doubling of the Renewcell 1 factory, Berg’s profile fits just right for the stage of capital-efficient growth that Renewcell is entering. The Nomination Committee is pleased that Berg has agreed to take on the role of chairman and put his international growth experience to work. with making fashion circular on a large scale. ” Per Olofsson, Chairman of the Nomination Committeecommented.
“The global textile and fashion industry is facing serious climate and sustainability challenges, but Renewcell is one of the rare companies with the potential to actually solve many of them. I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute my expertise to an excellent board. the management team in pursuit of that potential. ” Mountain Added.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SF)