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11/4/2024
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.
Read more9/10/2024
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.
Read more7/5/2024
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.
Read more5/28/2024
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.
Read more4/25/2024
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.
Read more4/23/2024
Niclas Palmstierna has been appointed as the new CEO of Novax, effective June, with the task of building future pillars for Axel Johnson. Niclas Palmstierna has a background that includes roles such as CEO of Tele2 Sweden and the dental care company Oral Care. Novax is the investment arm of Axel Johnson, tasked with building significant future pillars for the group, focusing on areas like Food of the Future, Preventive Health, and Technical Safety.
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