Sweden-based IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishing retailer, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Susanne Pulverer as its first woman chief executive officer (CEO) and chief sustainability officer (CSO) for its India business.

Pulverer will replace the outgoing IKEA India CEO and CSO Peter Betzel, IKEA said in a statement.

This will be the third stint in India for Pulverer, who had joined IKEA in 1997 and worked across different roles within the Ingka Group firm, it added.

Before her new role as IKEA India CEO, Pulverer held the position of the group business risk and compliance manager at the Ingka group.

“I am excited to be back in India as we are moving closer towards our vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people. India is a prioritized market for the Ingka group.”