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1/20/2025

Caroline Berg Appointed CEO of Axel Johnson

The board of Axel Johnson has decided that Caroline Berg will continue as permanent CEO of the company after having served as interim CEO since November 2024. At the same time, Marie Ehrling, who has been vice chair of the board since 2015, will take over the role of chair of the board.

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11/4/2024

Thomas Ekman steps down as CEO of Axel Johnson

Axel Johnson announced today that Thomas Ekman and the board have agreed that Thomas will step down from his position as CEO of the company. Board Chair, Caroline Berg, will take on the role of interim CEO starting today, while a recruitment process to find a new CEO begins. Thomas Ekman will remain with the company until December 31, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition.

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9/10/2024

Hanna Graflund Sleyman assumes new role in Axel Johnson’s executive management team

Hanna Graflund Sleyman, previously CEO for Kicks Group, among other positions, has been appointed Executive Vice President for Emerging Technology at Axel Johnson, with the task to further strengthen the capabilities and development of emerging technologies within the group and subsidiaries.

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7/5/2024

FoodBridge Becomes Part of Novax's Future Food Focus Sector

In 2022, Axel Johnson launched the FoodBridge initiative to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable food system. FoodBridge invests in early-stage foodtech companies with the potential to create positive change and has served as a platform for collaboration and innovation between food companies both within and outside Axel Johnson.

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5/28/2024

Axel Johnson Extends its Partnership with Järvaveckan until 2026: “More Important than Ever”

Axel Johnson extends its partnership with The Global Village/Järvaveckan until 2026. This year's Järvaveckan takes place from May 29 to June 1, and Axel Johnson is participating alongside companies from the group and partners from civil society.

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4/25/2024

AxSol Becomes Part of Novax

Axel Johnson's solar energy company, AxSol, will become part of Axel Johnson's investment arm, Novax, starting in June. This integration establishes a new focus area for Novax's investments and business development—Energy—under the leadership of AxSol CEO Marie Strannegård. Based in solar energy, AxSol also encompasses service sectors that support the growth of renewable energy in various ways.

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