Belfrage holds an MBA from Lund University and her most recent position was CFO and interim president of Beijer Electronics, which she left in 2015. She also served as CFO at ABS Group, part of Cardo Group, between 2004 and 2010, and prior to that held various positions in industrial companies such as Dresser Wayne Fueling Systems, Obducat, Lund Eastern Energy, and Åkerlund & Rausing.

"Anna Belfrage has in-depth industrial and financial experience that will benefit Södra’s continued efforts to strengthen our competitiveness, growth, and long-term profitability," said Lars Idermark, president and CEO.

"I am looking forward to joining Södra and to contributing to the company’s journey into the future," Belfrage noted.

Belfrage will succeed Jörgen Lindquist, who was appointed president of the Södra Wood business area in spring 2016. Belfrage will be based in the company’s head office in Växjö.