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Ikea Appoints Former Store Manager as First Non-Swedish Boss
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The dome of Ikea will have a Spanish touch at the top. According to the Swedish multinational in a statement this Wednesday, Juvencio Maeztu will succeed as CEO and world president of the company to Jesper Brodin on 5 November. So far Deputy CEO began his professional career in Ikea Spain in 2001 as shop manager in Alcorcón, and agrees to the maximum responsibility after the withdrawal of Brodin, which has been at the highest executive level for…
Ikea retailer Ingka Group announces first non-Swede CEO
The world’s biggest retailer of IKEA furniture said on Wednesday CEO Jesper Brodin was stepping down after eight years, to be succeeded by Spaniard Juvencio Maeztu, the first non-Swede to lead the group. Maeztu takes the top job at Ingka Group as the Swedish retailer grapples with U.S. tariffs, wars and geopolitical tensions that risk disrupting its operations spanning 31 countries from Europe to China, India and the United States. Brodin, CEO s…
In November he will become CEO and president of Ingka Group, the main franchisee worldwide of the Swedish group
Juvencio Maeztu will assume his new position by November 5th
Ingka Group said in a press release on Wednesday that its current boss Jesper Brodin is stepping down after eight years in the role. Maeztu will replace him at a time when the company is struggling with the negative effects of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies and geopolitical tensions around the world. Maeztu will take office until November 5, and Brodin will remain with the company until the end of February next year to help ensure a…
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