Cornelius, who has been a member of Bona’s advisory board since 2017, previously served as president and CEO of Ernströmgruppen AB, privately-owned Swedish industrial conglomerate with a focus on developing B2B companies in various industries.
“I look forward to working closely with the talented team at Bona and continuing the positive momentum of leading and innovating in the industry for a sustainable future,” Cornelius said in a statement.
Lindell has served as Bona’s president and CEO for the past 14 years.
“Pontus is an exceptionally talented leader and will bring strong strategic insight to the company. The board and I welcome him to the team,” Lindell stated. “It has been an honor to serve as president and CEO at Bona for the past 14 years. From celebrating Bona’s 100-year anniversary to entering new categories to riding the waves of varying market conditions, it has been a pleasure working with the smart and dedicated Bona team. I look forward to staying connected in my future role as chairman of the board.”
Cornelius will work closely with Lindell to ensure a smooth transition, the company said.
