Jul 17, 2023 - 08:00
Toby Lawton has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, CFO, and member of Group Management in Thule Group, based out of the Group Headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.
Toby Lawton brings almost three decades of relevant international finance experience, including as CFO of three publicly listed international companies in Sweden and Hong Kong. Following graduation from Oxford University, Toby spent over 25 years with SCA (including now separately listed Essity) in several roles including CFO of Asia Pacific, Vice President of M&A, and CFO of SCA. He has also been CFO of Vinda International, based in Hong Kong, and is currently CFO of Swedish company Renewcell.
"I am happy to welcome a proven international finance executive of Toby's caliber to Thule Group", says Mattias Ankarberg, incoming CEO and President of Thule Group. "His extensive experience is a strong addition to the management team, and his leadership style and passion for an active life is also a good fit with the Thule culture."
Toby Lawton will assume his position latest in January 2024.
About Thule Group
Thule Group is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport&Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Juvenile & Pet Products (strollers, bike trailers and child bike seats), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage (hiking backpacks, luggage and camera bags).
Thule Group has about 2,600 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2022, sales amounted to SEK 10.1 billion.
