HiQ today announces that Peter Arrhenius has been appointed as the new Group CEO. The leadership change follows the decision by current CEO Samuel Skott to leave the company.
Thanks to outgoing CEO Samuel Skott
“I would like to thank Samuel Skott for his contributions as CEO and for playing a decisive role in establishing a solid platform for growth and building a European technology leader. I wish him success in his future endeavors,” says Magnus Meyer, Chairman of the Board at HiQ.
Experienced leader takes the helm
The new Group CEO, Peter Arrhenius, is an experienced leader in the Nordic tech industry with more than two decades of leadership experience.
Peter Arrhenius on his new role
“HiQ has an outstanding history and a brand that stands for innovation and a strong, inclusive, values-driven culture. Having spent my entire career in the tech sector, I have great respect for HiQ’s legacy, its talented and creative employees, and their ability to deliver critical, customized solutions for clients. HiQ is a technology leader in the Nordics and Germany, and I am proud to have been entrusted with leading the company,” says Peter Arrhenius, new Group CEO of HiQ.
Board expresses confidence in Peter Arrhenius
“With Peter Arrhenius’s deep experience and proven ability to lead technology consulting services, we welcome a passionate, customer-focused and commercially driven leader with a long track record of growth, operational excellence and people development. Peter will help develop and strengthen the unique culture that makes HiQ a sector leader, deliver innovative solutions to our clients and accelerate our growth,” says Magnus Meyer, Chairman of the Board of HiQ.
Background: Peter Arrhenius’s career
Peter Arrhenius joins from Netcompany, where he served as a partner. Previously, he was CEO of the digitalization company Inera, transforming it into a customer-focused organization. He also brings extensive experience in digital transformation, consulting and technology within the global IT industry. His previous roles include VP and COO for Scandinavia at CGI, VP Head of Financial Services at Capgemini, and Managing Director and Industry General Manager at CSC.
Transition timeline
Samuel Skott will remain CEO of HiQ until the transition takes effect on February 10, 2025.