The Board of Directors of NKT A/S has appointed Alexander Kara as President and CEO of NKT and NKT A/S. Alexander Kara is an internationally experienced executive in the power distribution industry, with in-depth market knowledge and technology insight, which will further strengthen NKT's position as a strong partner in its key markets. Alexander Kara joins NKT August 1, 2019. Alexander Kara joins NKT from ABB and a position as Senior Vice President, HUB Business Unit Manager CSE, High Voltage Products with responsibility for all ABB high-voltage product plants and markets in Central and Southern Europe.

Prior to that and since 1987, He has held several key positions at ABB, some with global functional responsibilities.