Forestry and garden product company Husqvarna has announced that Glen Instone will take over as its new CEO. He is set to assume the position on August 11, according to a press release.

Instone is currently head of the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division. He has been with the company since 2002 and joined the executive management team in 2018.

"Instone's deep knowledge of our operations and strong leadership skills will be of great value in further strengthening and growing the group going forward," said Torbjörn Lööf, Chairman of the Board at Husqvarna.

Instone will replace Pavel Hajman, who is set to depart at the end of the year.