Swedish food retailer Axfood AB today (23 October) named Göran Ennerfelt chairman of the company’s board.

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He replaces Mats Jansson, who declined the chairmanship but will continue to serve as a director on Axfood’s board.


Ennerfelt has previously served as chairman of Axfood’s board from 2000 to 2005. He is currently president and CEO of Axel Johnson AB.

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