“We are delighted to welcome Jakob Just-Bomholt to Elekta. His strategic leadership and international experience, combined with a proven ability to drive profitable growth and global expansion through customer-focused innovation and operational excellence, make him very well-suited to lead Elekta forward. The Board is confident in Jakob’s ability to guide the company into its next chapter and deliver value to our shareholders, customers, and the cancer patients we serve around the world,” says Dr Laurent Leksell, Elekta’s Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Jakob Just-Bomholt

Jakob Just-Bomholt, a Danish citizen, who will be based in Stockholm, will join Elekta in August to begin his onboarding and transition into his role, working closely with the current Acting CEO, Jonas Bolander, and the management team.

Jakob Just-Bomholt has a strong track record as a highly experienced international executive, having held various senior management positions, describes Elekta. Most recently, he served as CEO of 3Shape, a Danish global innovator in 3D scanning and CAD/CAM software for the dental industry. Before that, he was a senior executive within Falck A/S and A/P Moller Maersk.

“I am honored to join Elekta, a company with a proud legacy and a powerful mission to improve the lives of people with cancer. Radiation therapy plays a vital role in modern oncology, and I look forward to working with the talented team at Elekta to continue delivering life-changing solutions to patients around the world. Elekta holds a strong market position, industry leading product portfolio, and considerable growth potential. I look forward to guiding the company in delivering long-term value for all our stakeholders,” says Jakob Just-Bomholt.