Linda Backlund appointed Deputy CEO for Tommy Nordbergh Åkeri

Tempcon Group’s subsidiary, Tommy Nordbergh Åkeri, a leader in temperature-controlled transportations in Sweden, announces today that Linda Backlund has been appointed as the Deputy CEO. Linda boasts a long career at Tommy Nordbergh and has comprehensive knowledge of the company’s business, having previously served in a number of roles, most recently as Business Area Manager. 

As Sweden’s leading haulage company specialising in food logistics, Tommy Nordbergh has seen remarkable development over the last ten years, with turnover increasing by over 1 billion kronor. With its strong market position, Tommy Nordbergh has ambitions to grow further and expand its business. 

– We have great potential to create even more value for our customers and partners through efficient sustainable logistics solutions, says Jonas Råstedt, CEO of Tommy Nordbergh Åkeri. With Linda as Deputy CEO, we gain not only a resource with solid experience of our operations but also a person whose strong drive will be an asset for our strategic development moving forward. Linda will play a crucial role in the company’s growth. 

In her new role, Linda, along with Managing Director Jonas Råstedt and Chief Operations Officer Stefan Nordbergh, will have overall responsibility for the operation. This includes continuing to invest significantly in leading the way in sustainability, working environment, and safety. 

– I look forward to continuing our important journey of change where development in many areas is in focus,” says Linda Backlund, the newly appointed Deputy CEO. In my new role, I will be able to contribute even more to achieving our strategic goals and values. But I am also a forward-thinking force passionate about ensuring the entire logistics chain from producer to consumer operates as sustainably, safely, and smoothly as possible. Today, we carry an important social function by transporting a large part of Sweden’s food consumption. With the strong driving force and wonderful culture within the company, I look forward to further influencing Tommy Nordbergh’s journey into the future. 

Linda Backlund takes up her position with immediate effect.