Vida Announces Leadership Transition

Vida announced today that following six years as CEO, Måns Johansson, will be taking on a new role within the group as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Vida AB, and he will also continuing as President for Canfor Europe.

”It has been a privilege to be CEO of Vida”, said Måns Johansson. ”Vida is a company where I have not only dedicated my entire professional life, but with my grandfather as the founder of Vida, I also grew up with this company. I am incredibly proud of our culture, our employees and the results we have managed to create together.”

“I am excited about the future of Vida and, in my new role, I look forward to continuing to have a role with Vida and the forestry industry,” added Måns Johansson.

Karl-Johan Löwenadler will assume the role of CEO of Vida AB effective of October 1st.  Karl-Johan has devoted his entire professional life to the sawmill industry. He started at Vida in 1998 and initially worked as a planner at the sawmill in Bellö. Karl-Johan increasingly focused on sales at the then-newly established company Vida Wood, where he became CEO in 2019.

“It is an honor to take on the role of CEO,” said Karl-Johan Löwenadler. “Måns, and Santhe Dahl have built a strong foundation for the Vida group of companies and I am committed to carrying their legacy forward. With the dedication of our exceptional employees, the strength of our culture, and the continued involvement of Måns and Santhe, I feel confident – and above all proud – to lead VIDA into the future.”

 

For more questions

Måns Johansson 070-535 88 25

Karl-Johan Löwenadler 070-670 51 13