As of October 1, 2024, the board of Danfo International has appointed Johan M Ekeström as the new CEO of Danfo International AB. Johan succeeds Jonas Olsson, who is leaving the company after six years at Danfo. Jonas will remain as co-owner and advisor to the company.
As CEO, Johan M Ekeström will bring extensive commercial, operational, financial and strategic experience to Danfo. His career began as a management consultant at McKinsey and he has subsequently held several leading positions within the dehumidification and air treatment company Munters. Johan comes most recently from the role of CEO of a forest industry company in Southeast Asia. Johan was born in 1981 and has a degree in economics at the Stockholm School of Economics.
“It is with great joy and energy that I begin the journey with Danfo. The company has built a stable foundation with satisfied customers, valued products, and not least, motivated employees, which creates fantastic opportunities for the future. I look forward to continuing to develop the business together with my new colleagues in Danfo”, comments Johan.
The board thanks Jonas Olsson for his successful efforts during his time at Danfo, where the company not least showed a high growth rate and positive margin development.
“I feel great gratitude for having been given the opportunity to lead Danfo for six fantastic years. All employees really deliver their utmost and have a genuine heart for what we do and, like me, express pride for Danfo as a company. I have now reached my personal goals and am supporting the board in appointing a new CEO. Danfo fulfills an important role in society and has great future opportunities on the international playing field,” says Jonas Olsson in a comment on the CEO change.
During 2024, Jonas Olsson will remain as an advisor to the CEO.
For further questions, please contact:
Lars-Åke Rydh, Chairman of the Board of Danfo International AB
Phone No +46 70 592 45 70
For further information, please contact
Karl-Johan Willén
Partner & Investment Manager
Phone: +46 8 459 67 66
Mobile: +46 70 950 88 25
Email: karljohan.willen@priveq.se