Omar Attar appointed interim President of the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division

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Husqvarna Group (OTC:HSQVY) has appointed Omar Attar as the interim President of the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, effective immediately. Attar, who has served as the division's CFO since January 2025, will join the Group Management team while maintaining his interim role until a permanent successor to Glen Instone is appointed.

Attar brings significant financial leadership experience from his previous roles as Group CFO at Martin & Servera AB, CFO at Scandinavian Service Partner for Nordics, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Sweden, and strategic financial positions at Unilever and John Deere International. The company, founded in 1689, is a global leader in forest, park, and garden management solutions, with net sales of SEK 48.4 billion in 2024 and approximately 12,300 employees across 40 countries.

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Husqvarna Group has appointed Omar Attar as the interim President of the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, effective immediately. Omar Attar will act as interim President until a permanent successor to Glen Instone has been appointed. 

Omar has held the position of CFO for the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division since January 2025. During his interim role Omar will be a part of the Group Management team. 

Omar has previously held the position as Group CFO for Martin & Servera AB, CFO at Scandinavian Service Partner for Nordics and for Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Sweden, as well as various strategic financial roles at Unilever and John Deere International.  

The recruitment of a permanent successor is ongoing. 

For additional information, please contact:

Media
Henrik Sjöström, Head of external communication
+46 727 15 77 85
press@husqvarnagroup.com

Husqvarna Group

Husqvarna Group is a global leader in innovative solutions for managing forests, parks, and gardens, as well as equipment and diamond tools for the construction industry. 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.

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FAQ

Who is Omar Attar and what is his new role at Husqvarna Group (HSQVY)?

Omar Attar is the newly appointed interim President of Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, effective September 2025. He previously served as the division's CFO since January 2025.

What is Omar Attar's professional background before joining Husqvarna?

Attar previously served as Group CFO for Martin & Servera AB, CFO at Scandinavian Service Partner for Nordics, CFO at Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Sweden, and held strategic financial roles at Unilever and John Deere International.

What are Husqvarna Group's (HSQVY) key business metrics as of 2024?

Husqvarna Group reported net sales of SEK 48.4 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 12,300 people across 40 countries.

Who will Omar Attar replace as President of Husqvarna's Forest and Garden Division?

Omar Attar will serve as interim President until a permanent successor to Glen Instone is appointed. The recruitment process for a permanent successor is ongoing.