Karl-Johan Persson to step in as H&M Group Chairman, Helena Helmersson named new CEO

After serving the company for over 20 years as Chairman of the board, Stefan Persson has decided not to stand for re-election at the AGM on May 7, 2020, paving way for current CEO Karl-Johan Persson to succeed him in the role. The company’s board of directors has therefore appointed Helena Helmersson as the new CEO of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB.