Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Carina Malmgren Heander has decided to retire from her position at SAS. She will officially step down from her role on February 1, 2024. However, she will continue to serve as a senior advisor to CEO Anko van der Werff until summer 2024, ensuring a smooth transition.
In light of Malmgren Heander’s retirement, SAS has announced an internal reorganisation with the establishment of a new Chief People function. This will replace the Chief of Staff function and comprise among others the HR and Communication roles. SAS has appointed Pernille Ormholt as new Chief People Officer.
At the same time, the General Counsel position will be part of Group Management and Anna Almén, presently Vice President General Counsel, will also join SAS Group Management as Chief Legal Officer.
Malmgren Heander has been a member of SAS Group Management since 2015 and she has been instrumental in several transformation initiatives, with the aim of building a competitive SAS for the future.
Upcoming Chief People Officer Ormholt Vang is a seasoned HR leader with a successful career within the Maersk group. Currently serving as Regional Head of HR for Maersk APAC Region, she brings extensive experience and expertise to her new role. Ormholt Vang will assume her role on January 1, 2024.
