Jimmy Bengtsson (49) has been appointed new Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Veidekke ASA's combined operations in Sweden. Bengtsson comes from the position of CEO of Veidekke's subsidiary Arcona AB in Stockholm, and will replace Per-Ingemar Persson from the new year, who in turn will take up an advisory function for Veidekke's CEO and President. Jimmy Bengtsson currently heads contractor Arcona AB in Stockholm, which was acquired by Veidekke in 2013.

In January Per-Ingemar Persson is stepping down after 10 years as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Veidekke's Swedish operations.