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CEO leaves

Klas Balkow exits Clas Ohlson

Klas Balkow was at Clas Ohlson for nearly ten years.
Klas Balkow was at Clas Ohlson for nearly ten years.
09.09.2016

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson is losing its top man. Klas Balkow, president and CEO, is leaving the company to take up the same role at Swedish supermarket chain Axfood. Balkow, who was at Clas Ohlson for nearly ten years, will assume his new responsibilities on 15 March 2017.
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