Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) has announced the appointment of Jakob Just-Bomholt as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, with effect from September 1, 2025. Based in Stockholm, Jakob will join the company in August to begin a structured transition alongside Acting CEO Jonas Bolander and the leadership team.
A Danish national, Jakob brings extensive global leadership experience across diverse sectors. He most recently served as CEO of 3Shape, a Denmark-based innovator in 3D scanning and CAD/CAM software for the dental sector. Prior to that, he held senior executive roles at Falck A/S and A.P. Moller–Maersk.
Welcoming the appointment, Dr. Laurent Leksell, Elekta’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, stated, “We are very pleased to bring Jakob on board. His global perspective, strategic insight, and strong record in driving growth through customer-centric innovation position him well to lead Elekta into the future. The Board is confident in his ability to steer the company toward continued success, benefiting shareholders, customers, and cancer patients worldwide.”
Jakob Just-Bomholt expressed enthusiasm about his new role, saying, “It is a privilege to join Elekta, a company with a strong heritage and an inspiring mission to improve cancer care. Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of modern oncology, and I look forward to collaborating with Elekta’s talented team to expand access to impactful solutions. With a leading market position and a robust product portfolio, Elekta is well-placed for long-term growth, and I am excited to be part of that journey.”