Scandic Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Malin Selander as Director of Communications. In this role, she will oversee the company's internal and external communications.

Malin Selander takes up her position as Communications Director for Scandic Hotels Group on September 1, 2023. She joins Scandic from Telia Sweden, where she was Vice President Communications.

Malin Selander has held senior communications positions at leading Nordic companies, including SAS, Tele2 Sweden and SATS Group. At Telia Sweden, she was responsible for the communications department, where she focused on proactive, business-oriented communications strategies and change management processes.

"I am delighted to welcome Malin to Scandic. Malin is a recognized leader with extensive experience in renowned companies. She will be an asset on Scandic's growth path". - Jens Mathiesen, President and CEO, Scandic Hotels Group

"It will be extremely exciting to work with the most powerful hotel brand in the Nordic region. I look forward to continuing to develop Scandic's communications, both internally and externally, and to helping strengthen Scandic's brand and culture. I'm looking forward to my new role. - Malin Selander

Selander will succeed current Communications Director Elin Westin, who has decided to leave the company after seven years with Scandic.

"During her time at Scandic, Elin has played a key role in establishing a strategic communications position in the Nordics and Northern Europe. She has built a high-performing unit that has played an important role in implementing Scandic's growth agenda, sustainability program and corporate culture." - Jens Mathiesen