Food giant Coop has appointed Anders Torell as its permanent CEO. Torell has been acting CEO since November last year.

"Anders Torell has quickly settled into his role as acting CEO and done a very good job during his first six months at Coop Sweden. With energy, commitment, and in-depth knowledge of our industry, he has initiated a change and development program for the entire Coop organization in Sweden," continues Kerstin Wallentin, chair of the board of KF/Coop Sweden.

Torell's experience includes positions as logistics director at competitor ICA and Danish company Carlsberg.