Zurich, Jan 9, 2024: Kongsberg Automotive (KA) has appointed Henrik Ruud as the Executive Vice President (EVP) for Information Systems & Technology (IS&T), effective Jan 1, 2024.
Ruud joined KA in 1996 and has, since March 2023, served as KA’s interim EVP for IS&T.
“I am pleased to announce the official appointment of Henrik Ruud as EVP of KA’s IS&T,” says Linda Nyquist-Evenrud, KA’s interim President & CEO, adding, “Having served as interim EVP IS&T for the past nine months, this permanent appointment reflects Ruud’s commitment and valuable contributions to KA. I am confident he will drive KA’s global IS&T agenda forward and focus on steering the company’s digitalization journey.”
“I am honored to be officially appointed as the EVP of IS&T organization in KA,” says Ruud. “In this new role, my plan is to develop partnerships with all functions, improve and digitalize business processes, advance utilization of current systems as well as new technology, and enable the company by fostering a learning culture.”
Before transitioning to IS&T, Ruud held various positions within Finance at KA, both in Sweden and the United Kingdom. With this appointment, Ruud joins KA’s Global Leadership Team and will continue to be based in Kongsberg, Norway.
Media and Communications contact:
Therese Sjöborg Skurdal – Director Corporate Communications
therese.skurdal@ka-group.com
+47 982 14 059
Investor Relations contact:
Mads Langaard – Head of Investor Relations
mads.langaard@ka-group.com
+47 905 81 264
About Kongsberg Automotive ASA
Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com