"Michael Treschow is the ideal candidate to receive the Lucia Trade Award, illustrated by his strong support of free trade through his deep involvement, on either CEO or Board level, in such global companies as Atlas Copco, ABB, Electrolux, Ericsson and Unilever", says Mr. Tomas K.G. Ericson, Chairman of The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York.

Mr. Treschow, 65, is widely considered one of the most influential Swedish businessmen of today. In addition to his position at Ericsson, Mr. Treschow is non-executive Chairman of the multi-national corporation Unilever, which owns consumer product brands in the food, beverage, and personal care product industries. Mr. Treschow’s vast experience of multinational corporations is impressive. He served as President and CEO of Electrolux Group between 1997 and 2002 and as Chairman between 2004 and 2007. Prior to joining Electrolux, Mr. Treschow served as President and CEO of Atlas Copco, a global industrial group of companies that manufactures products in 20 countries and oversees 33,000 employees across the globe. During his 22-year-long career with Atlas Copco, Mr. Treschow spent three years working in the U.S. as Area Manager.

Mr. Treschow has been awarded the King’s Medal of the Twelfth Dimension with the Ribbon of the Order of the Seraphims for his work on Swedish trade issues. Mr. Treschow has further been recognized by several venerable institutions in Spain, France, and Belgium. Furthermore, Mr. Treschow was Chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise 2004-2007 and European Chair of the Transatlantic Business Dialogue in 2001.


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