Martin Lindqvist (62), who was elected to the Swiss Steel Group Board of Directors at the General Meeting on May 23, 2024, was subsequently appointed Chairman of the Board as of October 2024.
Lindqvist has a distinguished background in the steel industry, most recently leading SSAB in its transformative journey toward fossil-free steel production. During his years at SSAB, Martin Lindqvist held various Head of Business Area positions. Prior to his tenure at SSAB, he held key roles at renowned companies such as NCC and Outokumpu Copper Strip. Currently, Martin Lindqvist serves on the Board of Directors of SCA, Europe’s largest private forest holding. He has also previously served on the board of INDUTRADE. Martin Lindqvist holds a degree in Economics from the University of Uppsala in Sweden.
"The Board is pleased to welcome Martin Lindqvist, a seasoned industry expert with extensive international leadership experience, as the new Chairman of Swiss Steel Group, " said Jens Alder. "As an independent board member, Martin Lindqvist, along with the entire Board, CEO Frank Koch, and the Executive Management Team, will continue to drive Swiss Steel Group's transformation forward."
Jens Alder served as Chairman of Swiss Steel Group since 2021 and previously chaired the Board of Schmolz + Bickenbach, Swiss Steel Group’s predecessor organization, from 2019 to 2020. The Board extends its sincere gratitude to Jens Alder for his years of dedicated service. His strategic expertise, deep knowledge of corporate and financial structures, and extensive experience in transformation and restructuring have guided the company through numerous challenging phases. The board is thankful for his valuable contributions and looks forward to his continued involvement.