Yvette Henshall-Bell To Lead Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division
Yvette Henshall-Bell has been appointed President Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division and a member of Group Management. She will assume her new role on March 1, 2026. Yvette currently serves as Senior Vice President Europe in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division and has been with the company since 2022. She has previously held several leading positions in the construction and agricultural equipment industry.
Omar Attar, currently serving as Interim President of the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, will resume his previous role as Senior Vice President Finance Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, as Henshall-Bell transitions into the position.
Terry Burke, Chief Financial Officer, will leave the Group. He will remain in his role until no later than July 31, 2026, and will thereafter continue to support the company in an advisory capacity until year end. Terry has been with the company for 16 years and has been the CFO since 2022.
“I am delighted to welcome Yvette to our Group management team. She has made impressive strides and improved the performance of the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division in Europe. I look forward to following Yvette’s continued success in developing the division globally. With our clear strategy in place, we are committed to and confident in transforming Husqvarna Group into profitable growth,” says Glen Instone, CEO, Husqvarna Group.
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