Per Bertland comments: "After 21 years with Beijer Ref and eight years as CEO, it is with mixed emotions I am taking this step, as I have much enjoyed being part of the journey to make our company a world-leading distributor with a strong sustainability focus. Beijer Ref has a strong culture and I have truly enjoyed working with all my fantastic colleagues around the world. Today, the company is stronger than ever and I have therefore made the decision that now is the right time to initiate an orderly transition of leadership. If elected by the shareholders, my ambition is to remain active within Beijer Ref as a member of the Board of Directors, as I believe that I can continue to contribute to future growth and success for Beijer Ref through my industry network and experience."