After 25 years as founder and CEO, Nicklas Persson has announced his decision to step down as Managing Director of itm8 Sweden. This marks a significant moment in the company’s history, as Nicklas hands over the reins to Viktoria Granqvist, who will officially assume the role on November 1.
Nicklas founded AddPro in 2000, a company that quickly became a cornerstone of the Swedish IT landscape. Under his leadership, AddPro grew into a respected and innovative player in the market. In recent years, AddPro merged with itm8, forming a new Nordic IT powerhouse that now spans multiple countries and service areas. Nicklas has been instrumental in shaping the Swedish organization and rolling out the itm8 brand in Sweden.
“This is not a decision you make overnight,” says Nicklas Persson. “It’s something I’ve discussed with our owners for quite a while. After a quarter-century of building and evolving this business, I feel the time is right to hand over the reins and focus on my other investments and business commitments going forward. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built — and I look forward to seeing Viktoria lead the organization through the next steps of the progress.”
Nicklas’s departure is not just the end of an era. His leadership has been defined by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a deep commitment to customer value, and a culture of collaboration and excellence.
“I’ve worked with Nicklas since 2021, and I have immense respect for the business he’s built and the decision he’s made to hand over his life’s work,” says Frank Vium, Chair of the Board of itm8. “Nicklas has always led with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to both customers and colleagues. His legacy is woven into the fabric of itm8, and we are grateful for everything he has contributed.”
Viktoria Granqvist will drive the continued transformation
To continue the journey, itm8 is pleased to announce the appointment of Viktoria Granqvist as the new Managing Director of itm8 Sweden. Viktoria joins from her role as Managing Director of Fujitsu Sweden, where she led strategic growth and transformation efforts across the Swedish market. Her career spans over two decades in the Nordic IT and telecom sectors, with leadership roles at TietoEvry, Telia, and Fujitsu.
