Claes Palm has been appointed as the new CFO and deputy CEO of Opcon AB. Claes Palm replaces Göran Falkenström, who is leaving Opcon and entering retirement. Opcon has decided to wind up all remaining administration and operations in Åmal where Goran Falkenström has been stationed.

Claes Palm, 51, most recently served as head of finance for Opcon's Swedish subsidiaries. An economist, he studied at the University of San Diego, USA, and has a strong background in finance consolidated with international experience. He has previously worked for Ericsson, PK Banken (now Nordea), Frango and Deloitte Consulting.

Before joining Opcon, Claes Palm spent seven years as Accounting Manager /Controller at Haldex.