Susanne Skippari will join Carlsberg Group as Chief Human Resources Officer

“Susanne brings 25 years of experience in human resources, including in senior leadership positions. Her stellar expertise in developing talent, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and supporting culture-driven business transformation in a fast-changing environment make her a natural fit for this role”, says Jacob Aarup-Andersen, Group CEO at Carlsberg Group.

Susanne Skippari has recently served as Executive Vice President, People and Communications, and a member of the Executive Board at KONE, a Helsinki-based global leader in the elevator and escalator industry employing 60,000 people and operating in 60+ countries. Before joining KONE, Susanne worked in Nokia in various HR roles in Finland and Argentina. She holds an MSc in Economics from Turku School of Economics, Finland.

“I am happy to join the iconic Carlsberg company and 30,000 talented colleagues on an exciting growth journey. Carlsberg’s distinct heritage, strong purpose and ambitious strategy rooted in a growth culture align well with my values, experience, and aspirations. I’m impressed with the remarkable progress the company has made over the past years, which is a testament to the exceptional professionalism, passion, and dedication of the Carlsberg team across the globe. I look forward to becoming part of this amazing team and contributing to Carlsberg’s long-term success,” says Susanne Skippari.