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.

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 deep experience and proven ability to lead consulting services in tech, we welcome a passionate, customer-focused and commercially driven leader with a long experience of growth, operational excellence and employee development. Peter Arrhenius will help develop and build on the unique culture that makes HiQ a leader in its sector, deliver innovative solutions to our customers and accelerate our growth, says Magnus Meyer, Chairman of the Board of HiQ HiQ.

Background: Peter Arrhenius' career

Peter Arrhenius comes from Netcompany where he held the role of partner. Prior to that, he was CEO for the digitalization company Inera, which he transformed into a customer-focused organization. In addition, Peter Arrhenius has extensive experience in digitalization, consulting and tech within the global IT industry. Among other things, he has been VP and COO for Scandinavia on CGI, VP Head of Financial Services at Capgemini as well as Managing Director and Industry General Manager on CSC.