Skanska has appointed Johan Henriksson as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Skanska Infrastructure Development (Skanska ID).

As an EVP of Skanska ID, he will be responsible for expanding the company's flourishing PPP division in North America. Mr Henriksson, has served in several positions at Skanska for the last 20 years. He has worked as CFO for Skanska Infrastructure Development AB and for Skanska USA's Civil division, and as CEO of Skanska Latin America.

Johan Henriksson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business.

Steve Sams, president of Skanska Infrastructure Development AB, stated:

"Johan's years of experience executing successful projects around the world will bring tremendous value and leadership to Skanska ID North America. Johan's expertise will be integral to our growth and expansion as the U.S. PPP market continues to develop and mature as a creative solution to America's infrastructure issues."

In May 2015, Skanska and its LaGuardia Gateway Partners team were selected as the preferred bidder to develop the US$3.6 billion world-class facility to serve approximately 50% of the passenger volume at LaGuardia. The firm and its I-4 Mobility Partners team, has recently achieves financial closure for the  I-4 Ultimate Project in Florida, and it is also working on the Elizabeth River Tunnels project underneath the Elizabeth River in Virginia.