RLS Global AB announced that Lars Johansson is nominated for election as new Chairman of the Board. Current Chairman Steve Krognes will step down and the change of Chairman is planned for an upcoming extraordinary general shareholder meeting. Lars Johansson is an experienced Managing Director and board professional from the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

He brings significant leadership experience both from Sweden and internationally, and has worked at Johnson & Johnson for close to three decades in positions of increasing seniority and impact. His most recent previous experience includes CEO Nordics at Janssen-Cilag and CEO Nordics at Johnson & Johnson where he had leadership responsibility for several hundreds of people and several hundred million dollars of annual revenues. Lars brings a wealth of commercial experience and proven leadership skills.

He is currently serving on the boards of Schain Research AB and ProstaLund AB. Steve Krognes has served on the Board of RLS Global since 2018 and as Chairman since 2021. The appointment of Lars Johansson as Chairman of the Board is planned for an extra general meeting on February 9, 2023.

A formal notice will follow shortly. Lars Johansson is proposed to be elected as Chairman with immediate effect.