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Q-Free appoints new CEO

Q-Free has appointed Håkon Volldal as its new chief executive officer; he will take up his new position on 1 August. Volldal is currently executive vice president and head of business area for TOMRA Collection Solutions, where he has held several senior positions since 2004. “I am impressed with Q-Free’s history, solutions and ability to adapt to changing market needs over time. I really look forward to joining the Q-Free organisation and I trust I can use my experience to contribute to profitable gr
April 21, 2016 Read time: 1 min
108 Q-Free has appointed Håkon Volldal as its new chief executive officer; he will take up his new position on 1 August.

Volldal is currently executive vice president and head of business area for TOMRA Collection Solutions, where he has held several senior positions since 2004.

“I am impressed with Q-Free’s history, solutions and ability to adapt to changing market needs over time. I really look forward to joining the Q-Free organisation and I trust I can use my experience to contribute to profitable growth for Q-Free in a very interesting market with huge potential, Volldal comments.

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