Hexagon appoints new CEO for Hexagon Polymers

Georg Brunstam has been appointed CEO of Hexagon's business area Hexagon Polymers (www.hexagonpolymers.se).

Georg Brunstam holds a Master of Science in engineering and has more than 25 years of experience in the polymer field. He is currently the President and CEO of Nolato AB, a Swedish public company. Prior to joining Nolato, Georg Brunstam was the President of Trelleborg Engineered Systems, a business area within the Trelleborg group.

"The recruitment of Georg Brunstam ensures Polymers a management with extensive industry experience as well as knowledge about the requirements from the financial markets. He has an impressive international track record and has demonstrated a great talent to develop companies and businesses. I am confident that Georg Brunstam will continue to successfully develop the company", says Ola Rollén, CEO and President of Hexagon AB.

Georg Brunstam assumes the position at Hexagon Polymers during December 2007 at the latest, and will succeed Lars Olofsson who will continue to work for the Hexagon group.

Georg Brunstam's first remit is to list Polymers on The Nordic Exchange. For further information please see press release "Hexagon prepares listing of Hexagon Polymers".