Elon Hägg has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Division Energy

Elon Hägg has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of the Energy Division at AFRY, thereby joining the Group Executive Management. He succeeds Linda Pålsson, who was appointed President and CEO of AFRY earlier this year. Elon Hägg will take on his new role on March 1, 2025.

Elon Hägg is currently Vice President and Global Head of Hydro, leading AFRY’s global hydropower business and strategy. With nearly 14 years in senior leadership roles within the company, Elon has successfully managed both international operations and local teams, driving profitable growth and development in the sector. Previously, he served as Head of Hydropower business in Sweden. Prior to joining AFRY, Elon worked at Fortum, managing the Dam Safety Management unit. Elon holds a Master of Science in Environmental and Water Engineering from Uppsala University and is based in Stockholm.

“I’m delighted to welcome Elon Hägg to the Group Executive Management Team. With his extensive experience in the energy sector and proven leadership skills, Elon is a valuable addition to the team. As the energy sector drives the green transition, Elon together with the team will be instrumental in accelerating the clean energy transition and in delivering value to our clients” said Linda Pålsson, President and CEO at AFRY.

"I am honoured to take on this new challenge and look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place in the Division Energy. Together, we will continue to drive profitable growth, innovation, and support our clients in the energy transition, “said Elon Hägg.

Elon Hägg will take on the new role as of 1st of March 2025.

Corporate Communication AFRY AB (publ)

The information was provided, through the contact person below, for public release on February 17, 2025, at 09:00 CET.