KappAhl is very pleased that Johan will join us and that he can start now. With his vast experience and competence he will bring a lot, says Christian W. Jansson, President and CEO of KappAhl.
Johan Åberg is 50 years old, has studied in the U.S.A. and has a degree from IHM Business School. Johan Åberg has many years of experience from leading positions within the retail business. During the past 2.5 years Johan Åberg has been the CEO of Jula AB and before that CEO of Bauhaus Sweden. Johan Åberg has former experience from work at ONOFF, New Sports, H&M and Urban Outfitters.
I look forward to starting my new role. The industry has certainly some challenges and it will be interesting and fun to lead KappAhl with its strong brand and broad product offering, says Johan Åberg, future President and CEO.
KappAhl is a leading Nordic fashion chain with more than 380 stores and close to 4 900 co-workers in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic. KappAhl designs, markets and sells value-for-money fashion and focus in particular on women 30-50 years of age.