Kinnevik appoints Helena Saxon as new CEO
She will start on 1 August 2026, bringing extensive experience from Investor AB, H&M, and Novo Nordisk.
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In short: Kinnevik appointed Helena Saxon as CEO and named Rubin Ritter interim head following Georgi Ganev's exit, as the firm pivoted toward cash flow stability.
She will start on 1 August 2026, bringing extensive experience from Investor AB, H&M, and Novo Nordisk.
The company has no further comments on the ongoing recruitment process.
The meeting re-elects board members including Cristina Stenbeck as Chair, approves reports, remuneration, auditor, guidelines, incentive plan, and share repurchase authorizations.
A conference call is held today at 10:00 CET to present results. Registration links are provided for participants.
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