Volvo Penta has appointed Helena Lennerstedt as CEO of Humphree, which manufactures interceptor trim and stabilization systems. Lennerstedt’s previous role was vice president of purchasing at Volvo Penta, where she worked for seven years. Lennerstedt will assume her new role in January 2023.
Lennerstedt, who has a master’s degree in engineering from Linköping University, succeeds Hannes Norrgren, who has moved to the role of Senior Vice President for business unit industrial at Volvo Penta.
“Humphree’s mission to provide the safest and most comfortable boating experience possible is well recognized by the market and the company is growing fast,” Johan Inden, chairman of the Humphree board of directors, said in a statement. “I’m proud that we have been able to attract Helena Lennerstedt as the new CEO for Humphree. Helena’s team-focused leadership style combine with her experience in building deep relations with customers as well as suppliers, and from scaling industrial supply chains will be a great addition to the organization.”
“I’m proud to accept this appointment and I’m excited to become a part of this company, especially when new and innovative products are about to be launched,” Lennerstedt said in the statement. “I look forward to establishing strong relations throughout the supply chain, from supplier to customer, and to becoming a part of the strong and competent team at Humphree.”
