Saab names Johan Andersson as new Head of Investor Relations to strengthen investor engagement

Saab names Johan Andersson as new Head of Investor Relations to strengthen investor engagement

(IN BRIEF) Saab has appointed Johan Andersson as its new Head of Investor Relations, effective September 15, 2025. Andersson, who brings over 15 years of experience and previously led investor relations at Husqvarna Group, will be based in Stockholm and oversee the IR team. He succeeds Merton Kaplan, who will move to Saab’s M&A team. Saab highlighted Andersson’s appointment as part of its continued focus on strong investor engagement and communication during a period of growth and innovation.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 29-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab has announced the appointment of Johan Andersson as its new Head of Investor Relations, effective September 15, 2025. He will be based at the company’s Stockholm headquarters, where he will lead the Investor Relations team.

Andersson brings more than 15 years of investor relations expertise to Saab. Most recently, he served as Head of Investor Relations at Husqvarna Group. His career also includes senior positions at SCA, Securitas Systems, and Elekta, where he gained extensive experience in financial communication and stakeholder engagement across global industries.

Commenting on his new role, Johan Andersson said: “I am pleased and proud to be joining Saab in the midst of the company’s strong growth journey. I look forward to contributing to an open and constructive dialogue with our investors, and to highlighting the company’s long-term value creation at a time when security and innovation are more important than ever.”

The change follows the transition of current Head of Investor Relations, Merton Kaplan, who will take on a new position within Saab’s M&A team. This ensures continuity of experience within the group while strengthening investor communications under Andersson’s leadership.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

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