Peter Arrhenius appointed new Group CEO of HiQ

January 27, 2025

HiQ appoints Peter Arrhenius as new Group CEO

HiQ announces today that Peter Arrhenius has been appointed new Group CEOThe leadership change takes place after the current CEO Samuel Scott has decided to leave the company.

Thanks to outgoing CEO Samuel Skott

– I want to thank Samuel Scott for his efforts as CEO and his crucial role in creating a solid platform for growth and building a European tech leader. I wish him success in his upcoming assignment, says Magnus Meyer, Chairman of the Board of HiQ.

Experienced leader takes over

The new CEO, Peter Arrhenius, is an experienced leader in the Nordic tech industry with over two decades of experience from leadership positions.

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Peter Arrhenius on his new role

– HiQ has a fantastic history and a brand that stands for innovation and a strong, inclusive and values-driven culture. Having spent my entire career in the tech industry, I have the utmost respect for HiQ's history, talented and creative employees, and their ability to create critical and tailored solutions for customers. HiQ is a tech leader in the Nordics and Germany, and I am proud to be entrusted with leading the company, says Peter Arrhenius, new CEO of HiQ.

The board's confidence in Peter Arrhenius

– With Peter Arrhenius djupa erfarenhet och bevisade förmåga att leda konsulttjänster inom tech välkomnar vi en passionerad, kundfokuserad och kommersiellt driven ledare med en lång erfarenhet av tillväxt, operativ excellens och medarbetarutveckling. Peter Arrhenius kommer att hjälpa till att utveckla och bygga vidare på den unika kultur som gör HiQ till en ledare inom sin sektor, leverera innovativa lösningar till våra kunder och accelerera vår tillväxt, säger Magnus Meyer, styrelseordförande för HiQ.

Background: Peter Arrhenius' career

Peter Arrhenius comes from Netcompany where he held the role of partner. Prior to that, he was CEO för digitaliseringsbolaget Inera, som han transformerade till en kundfokuserad organisation. Utöver det har Peter Arrhenius lång erfarenhet av digitization, konsultverksamhet och tech inom den globala IT-industrin. Bland annat har han varit VP och COO for Scandinavia on CGI, VP Head of Financial Services at Capgemini as well as Managing Director and Industry General Manager on CSC.

Transition schedule

Samuel Scott will continue as CEO of HiQ until the transition takes effect on February 10, 2025.

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Published January 27, 2025

The IT industry is a leading Nordic technology media platform covering cybersecurity news, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, enterprise IT, digital transformation, managed services, channel partners, software development, telecommunications, data centers, IT infrastructure, technology leadership, business innovation, and emerging technologies. Through executive interviews, industry analysis, event coverage, thought leadership, product launches, vendor updates, and market insights, the IT industry connects technology decision-makers, CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, IT managers, MSPs, resellers, distributors, technology vendors, startups, and enterprise organizations across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Europe. Coverage includes cybersecurity trends, AI adoption, cloud strategy, enterprise software, networking, digital infrastructure, sustainability, compliance, governance, risk management, automation, data analytics, and future technology developments.
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Cybertech Europe 2026 is one of Europe's leading cybersecurity conferences, bringing together cybersecurity leaders, government officials, technology innovators, startups, investors, and enterprise decision-makers in Rome. The IT industry serves as an Official Media Partner, providing event coverage, executive interviews, industry insights, and cybersecurity news for Nordic and European audiences.
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