Sveafastigheter Starts CEO Search, Sophia Mattsson-Linnala Named Acting CEO

what happened

Sveafastigheter AB has begun a search for a new chief executive. During the search, Sophia Mattsson-Linnala, a board member, will serve as acting CEO. The information was published by the company through Newsmetry API and reflects a decision taken by the board of directors.

From 14 October 2026, Mattsson-Linnala takes on the acting CEO role and steps down from the board for as long as she holds that position. Erik Hävermark leaves his post as CEO on the same day and will help ensure an orderly handover during the transition.

Board chairman Lennart Sten said the recent merger has created a larger company with good long-term growth prospects, and that the next phase calls for new leadership. Mattsson-Linnala, born in 1966, previously served as CEO of Rikshem, Huge Fastigheter, Sollentunahem and Botkyrkabyggen.

why it matters

For the market, this mainly signals a leadership change at a large Swedish residential rental company following a merger. The choice of a permanent CEO and progress on the merger targets will matter to investors, but the personnel change alone does not point to any particular direction for the shares.

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