For a decade, Järvaveckan has brought together citizens, politicians, civil society and businesses at Spånga IP. Over the years, more than 300,000 people have gathered to listen, share perspectives and take part in public debate.
Today marks the launch of a new, nationwide business strategy bringing together the country's leading employers around a shared goal: 1,000 companies will support 100,000 young people on the journey from exclusion to inclusion over the next 10 years – by creating pathways to employment and education.
Revenue amounted to SEK 157 (144) billion and profitAX to SEK 5.4 (4.1) billion, the strongest result in Axel Johnson's history. Alongside a focus on cost control, important steps were taken to strengthen the companies' market positions, including investments in logistics and technical capabilities, and through 22 acquisitions within Axel Johnson International.
Anders Slettengren has been appointed Executive Vice President, Strategy & Investments, and will join Axel Johnson’s Group Management by April 2026. In his position, he will work with business development within existing operations as well as new investments across the group, with a particular focus on Novax, where he will serve as Executive Chair.
Former Axfood CEO Klas Balkow is joining Axel Johnson’s Board of Directors following his election at the Annual General Meeting. With a solid background in retail and the food industry, including many years as CEO of Axfood, Klas Balkow will be a strong addition to the board.
The year 2024 can be summed up as a year of stable results in challenging markets. Sales amounted to SEK 144 (126.7) million and profitAX* to SEK 4.1 (4.4) billion. Our two largest group companies, Axfood and Axel Johnson International, managed to maintain their profit levels from their all-time high results of 2023.
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.
