Clas Ohlson announced that the company was initiating a new strategic review and in conjunction with this, the management team has been strengthened to focus on growth and expansion. Jacob Sten, who recently held the role of CEO at Inspiranda and has previously held leading positions at Sony Mobile and Orkla Foods, has now been appointed Chief Growth Officer. The role of Chief Growth Officer is a new position at company and involves responsibility for planning the development of company’s future growth agenda. Jacob Sten will take up his new role as Chief Growth Officer on February 1, 2018.  Stine Trygg-Hauger, who since the 13 September of 2017 has held the role of acting Country Manager Clas Ohlson Norway, has now been made permanent as Country Manager Norway.