Johan Petersson has accepted the offer to become CEO of Teracom, according to an official statement from the company. Erik Heilborn, chairman of Teracom's board, described Petersson as a strong leader with very good knowledge of the company and its clients. Heilborn emphasized that Teracom has an important role in Sweden's total defense in a serious time and that there is increased demand for the company's capabilities, though the specific capabilities in higher demand have not been detailed.
Petersson has held several roles at Teracom since 2016, most recently as security chief and head of the operational department, and previously worked in the Swedish Armed Forces and held leading roles in the security industry. In a statement, Petersson said he looks forward to continuing to lead Teracom into the future, noting the company has a stable infrastructure for secure communications and knowledgeable staff to deliver tailored solutions to even the most demanding clients, though who these clients are remains unspecified. It is unclear what immediate changes or priorities Petersson will implement as CEO.
We are happy that Johan has accepted the offer to become CEO of Teracom. Johan is a strong leader and has very good knowledge of the company and its clients. Teracom has an important role in Sweden's total defense in a serious time and we see an increased demand for the company's capabilities. I and the rest of the board look forward to working with Johan going forward, to further develop the company and its offerings.
