“Thule – the Journey from Swedish Roof Rack Company to Global Outdoor Brand” - Speaker Luncheon featuring Magnus Welander, President & CEO, Thule Group
Magnus Welander
Magnus Welander joined Thule Group as Business Area Manager in 2006 and became President and Chief Executive Officer in 2010.
Prior to his employment at Thule Group, Mr. Welander was Chief Executive Officer of Envirotainer, a specialised air cargo transportations company. He also held various management positions within the world’s leading food processing and packing solutions company, Tetra Pak.
Mr. Welander holds a degree in Master of Science, Industrial Engineering and Management, from Linköpings Tekniska Högskola, Sweden.
Thule Group
Thule Group is the world leader in products that make it easy to bring the things you care for – easily, securely and in style, when living an active life.
Under the motto Active Life, Simplified, Thule offer products within two segments: Outdoor & Bags (e.g. equipment for cycling, water and winter sports, roof boxes, bike trailers, baby joggers, laptop and camera bags, backpacks and cases for mobile handheld devices) and Specialty (snow chains and pick-up truck tool boxes).
Thule Group has approximately 2,900 employees at 45 production facilities and sales offices worldwide. The products are sold in 136 markets and sales in 2013 amounted to USD 740 million.
Reception: 12:00 Noon
Luncheon: 12:30 PM
Location: Retaurant Aquavit 65 East 55 Street New York City
Dress Code: Business Attire
Fee: $120 per person
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No cancellations accepted after September 22
For further information, contact
Anna Aggeryd, Manager, Membership & Events