ABB appoints Carolina Granat as Chief Human Resources Officer
December 10 2020 - 12:13PM
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ABB announced today that Carolina Granat is to succeed Sylvia
Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive
Committee, effective January 1, 2021.
Granat currently serves as ABB's Global Head of People
Development, prior to which she was globally responsible for Human
Resources at Sandvik's Machining Solutions business area. She also
served as Human Resources manager for the Nordic region at the
Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Granat holds a Master's degree in
Human Resources Management from Karlstad University, Karlstad.
"Carolina brings a wealth of experience in change management,
talent development, operational efficiency, recruitment, with a
proven ability to lead a global HR function in a decentralized
organization. She will play a key role in the transformation of ABB
and its HR activities, as well as creating a diverse and passionate
global team," said CEO Björn Rosengren. "We wish Carolina success
in her new role, thank Sylvia for her long-standing commitment to
ABB and wish her the best in her future endeavors."
As of January 1, 2021, the Executive Committee will comprise:
Björn Rosengren, Chief Executive Officer; Timo Ihamuotila, Chief
Financial Officer; Tarak Mehta, President Electrification; Peter
Terwiesch, President Industrial Automation; Morten Wierod,
President Motion; Sami Atiya, President Robotics & Discrete
Automation; Maria Varsellona, General Counsel & Company
Secretary; Theodor Swedjemark, Chief Communications Officer; and
Carolina Granat, Chief Human Resources Officer.
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company
that energizes the transformation of society and industry to
achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting
software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion
portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive
performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching
back more than 130 years, ABB's success is driven by about 110,000
talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
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