Nyamko Sabuni Joins Kappahl Board, Bringing Expertise in Sustainability and Inclusion

Swedish fashion company Kappahl Group welcomes Nyamko Sabuni as the newest member of the board of directors for Kappahl AB. Sabuni brings extensive experience in sustainability, diversity, and inclusion from both the public and private sectors.

Having served as Sweden’s Minister for Integration from 2006 to 2010 and Minister for Gender Equality from 2006 to 2013, Sabuni has a notable track record in governmental roles. Furthermore, she led the Liberal Party between 2019 and 2022. In the private sector, she served as vice president and head of sustainability at Afry, an engineering and design company.

Thomas Gustafsson, chairman of the board at Kappahl, expressed enthusiasm about Sabuni’s appointment, stating, “Kappahl is on an exciting development journey focusing on sustainable transition and a clearer customer centricity, and as part of this, we are strengthening the Board with Nyamko Sabuni. With her solid experience from both politics and business, Nyamko will be a valuable addition to the board.”

Sabuni, commenting on her new role, highlighted the importance of viewing sustainability and transition as business-driven rather than administrative burdens. She commended Kappahl as a company that understands this perspective and expressed her anticipation in contributing to the textile industry’s transition, crucial for global climate and environmental considerations.

“With my expertise from politics and as a former sustainability director, I want to contribute to the important task of the board when it comes to compliance with the new sustainability regulation, CSRD,” Sabuni added. Her appointment reflects Kappahl’s commitment to reinforcing its board with individuals who bring a wealth of experience and insights, especially in navigating the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations.