Bico Chairman Rolf Claesson Resigns; Maria Rankka Named Interim Successor

Dagens Industri reports that Rolf Claesson, Chairman of the Board at medical technology company Bico, has resigned from his position for health reasons. Claesson, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday and served as chairman for just over two years, was noted for his strong criticism of the company's former CEO and founder during his tenure. Following Claesson's departure, the Bico board has appointed board member Maria Rankka as interim successor. Rankka, who is 30 years younger than Claesson, will temporarily assume the role of chairman. This appointment serves as a transitional measure, with a permanent chairman to be elected at the company's general meeting. No further details regarding the timeline for a permanent replacement or the specific nature of Claesson's health issues were disclosed. This leadership change represents a significant transition for the medical technology firm.