Dacke Industri is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Krister Johnsson as the new CEO of Swedrive AB, effective May 7th, 2025.
Krister is a driven manager with vast knowledge and experience covering all aspects of business operation, from leadership, sales, and marketing to production and product development. Throughout his working life, he has been at many positions and companies; among them, he was in several different roles at Nederman Holding, both in Sweden and internationally, for many years. Managing Director at Balco AS and at CE Engineering Solutions and CEO at CeDe Group. Most recently, he came from Movomech Group, where he was Managing Director, and has extensive experience from the automotive industry field.
His understanding of direct and distribution sales and his international experience position Krister to ideally contribute to Swedrive’s continued growth. His ability to navigate complex business environments and drive innovation will propel our continued sustainable growth and success in Sweden and on the global stage.
Krister Johnsson, CEO of Swedrive said: “I am excited to step into the CEO role and join Swedrive and Dacke Industri. With our dedicated team and strong brand, we will focus on achieving profitable and sustainable growth. We aim to grow together with both existing and new customers and partners. The anticipated economic upswing will offer many opportunities, and Swedrive aims to be an active and successful player in this development.”
«With a long history of leadership roles, Krister brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record within the industry. Swedrive can become a major player in the global electrification transition with Krister onboard. By being a major provider of electrifying solutions, we can offer a great future for the company and its personnel,» says Mika Virtanen, President Air Technology & Electromechanics of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Swedrive.
About Swedrive AB
Swedrive produces electromechanical cylinders, screw jacks and worm gears for applications with high demands on quality and environment. Swedrive develops sustainable technology adapted to customers’ requirements. It has its headquarters located in Lagan, Småland with 70 employees and an annual turnover of around SEK 170 million. Swedrive offers a wide product range, and the absolute strength lies in the long experience, deep competence, and the recognized high quality. In addition, also a great flexibility in our ability to design and construct smart solutions, but also in quickly adapting to new conditions to meet our customers’ needs. It is in these strengths that it makes a difference in the market, and it is for customers who value these strengths that we operate. Swedrive – We develop for the future
This is Dacke Industri
Dacke Industri is a long-term owner that invests in innovative technology companies within selected niches with potential for development. We provide expertise and strategic guidance to build sustainable companies over time.
We follow a decentralized model where our companies have a high degree of autonomy and are run independently.
Our companies have their own products or systems with a strong technical focus, development- and design expertise, and quality execution. The companies use existing platforms for innovation and work towards environmentally sustainable products and production.
Dacke Industri is owned by Nordstjernan since January 2016.
Today Dacke Industri has 27 subsidiaries within 4 divisions, about 1700 employees worldwide, and net sales of SEK 4,6 billion.
Dacke Industri | With long term ownership in focus
For more information please contact:
Mika Virtanen
President Air Technology and Electromechanics
Dacke Industri
+ 358 40 83 27 583 mika.virtanen@dackeindustri.com
Krister Johnsson
CEO
Swedrive AB
+ 46 72 737 83 57
