Staffan Påhlsson appointed acting CEO of Bravida

Bravida’s CEO, and member of the Board, Mats O Paulsson has notified the Board that he leaves his position. The Board has appointed Staffan Påhlsson as acting CEO. 

Press release

Bravida, Scandinavia's premier integrated supplier of technical installation and service solutions with approximately 8000 employees, is owned since 31 July by Bain Capital.

"It has been a stimulating and rewarding time to manage Bravida and all its employees. After a successful sales process, it is time to hand over to a new leadership that can develop and grow Bravida further during Bain Capital's ownership. I look forward to essentially devote myself to board related assignments in the future", says Mats O Paulsson.

Staffan Påhlsson, today deputy CEO, has been appointed acting CEO with immediate effect. Staffan has been with Bravida for 32 years and thus knows the business and the company very well.

“Staffan has excellent qualifications for taking on the job. This ensures continuity and no momentum will be lost in maintaining Bravida’s strong position in Scandinavia.” says Marc Valentiny, Chairman of the Board.

Bravida offers specialist expertise and integrated solutions in electrical installations, heating & plumbing and HVAC. In these three areas of technology Bravida operates at all stages of the installation – from advice and project planning to installation and service. Bravida is represented in more than 150 locations in Scandinavia.

For further information, please contact:
Marc Valentiny, Chairman of the Board, phone +44 20 7514 1260
Staffan Påhlsson, acting CEO, phone +46 73 046 1018
Petter Håkanson, Head of Communication, phone +46 8 602 30 67