Gustaf Nygren
Nov. 9, 2026 - SCA announced the appointment of Gustaf Nygren as the new head of business area Containerboard and Pulp, and member of the executive management team, effective Dec. 1, 2026.
Nygren has extensive experience from various roles within both SCA and other industrial companies. He currently serves as Mill Manager at the Obbola paper (kraftliner) mill in Sweden.
Previously, Nygren has held positions including Maintenance Manager at SCA and has been responsible for coordination within SCA's paper and pulp production.
"We see significant opportunities to further optimize both production and sales within this business area, and I am very pleased to have recruited Gustaf for this role," said Ulf Larsson, CEO of SCA. "Given his experience, I am confident that he will drive our efforts forward and thereby contribute to the Group's development."
Nygren commented, "I am, of course, proud of the trust placed in me through this new role. The value chain in which we operate is central to the future, and I look forward to driving development together with our employees as well as external stakeholders."
Nygren holds a Master of Science in Engineering degree, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, from Luleå University of Technology (LTU).
Per Strand, currently Mill Manager at SCA's Östrand pulp mill, will assume the role of Mill Manager at Obbola on Dec. 1, 2026.
The recruitment process for a new Mill Manager at Östrand has begun.
SCA is based in Sundsvall, Sweden, and offers packaging paper, pulp, wood products, renewable energy, services for forest owners and efficient transport solutions.
SOURCE: SCA