Sectra Aktiebolag (publ) announced that Dr. Torbj rn Kronander has been appointed new President and CEO of the company. Torbj rn Kronander will assume his new duties on November 1, 2012. Since he recently turned 61, Sectra's current President and CEO, Dr. Jan-Olof Br er, has decided to step down after 27 years in the position.

Torbj rn Kronander is currently the Executive Vice President of the company and President of Sectra's Medical Systems business area, which he helped form in the 1980s. Torbj rn Kronander will maintain his role as President of Medical Systems and member of Sectra's Board of Directors. Jan- Olof Br er will remain in his position until Torbj rn Kronander takes over.