IKEA India Appoints Susanne Pulverer As It First Woman CEO
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New IKEA India CEO Susanne Pulverer moved to India in 2007 to head the purchasing function for IKEA South Asia, during which she developed a strong connection and passion for India and its people.
Sweden-based IKEA, the world's leading home furnishing retailer, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Susanne Pulverer as its first woman chief executive officer (CEO) and chief sustainability officer (CSO) for its India business.
Pulverer will replace the outgoing IKEA India CEO and CSO Peter Betzel, IKEA said in a statement.
This will be the third stint in India for Pulverer, who had joined IKEA in 1997 and worked across different roles within the Ingka Group firm, it added. Prior to her new role as IKEA India CEO, Pulverer held the position of the group business risk and compliance manager at the Ingka group.
"I am excited to be back in India, as we are moving closer towards our vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people. India is a prioritised market for the Ingka group." "Peter and the team have done a truly commendable job of introducing IKEA in India as a purpose-led brand, expanding the omnichannel presence across cities, strengthening local sourcing and retail competence, and so much more," Pulverer said.
