Claes Henriksson appointed new CEO to lead Krinova into its next phase of development
Krinova Incubator & Science Park has appointed Claes Henriksson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Krinova. With extensive experience in leading complex collaborations and developing organisations in close partnership with businesses and society, he will strengthen Krinova’s role as a driving force for sustainable growth and innovation – across all industries in north-eastern Skåne and within the food sector nationally.
Claes Henriksson most recently ran his own consultancy business specialising in marketing, communications and business development. Prior to that, he held several senior leadership positions within the food industry, including at Dole Nordic and Arla Foods. Claes will assume the role of CEO of Krinova during the autumn. Until then, Jonas Haak will continue as Executive Chair of the Board.
– We are very pleased to have recruited Claes. He has a proven ability to build strong teams and create results through collaboration between many different stakeholders – something that will be essential for Krinova’s continued development, says Jonas Haak, Chair of the Board of Krinova Incubator & Science Park.
– Krinova plays an important role as a catalyst for business development in north-eastern Skåne, supporting companies across a wide range of industries. At the same time, the organisation is an established national player within food innovation, Jonas continues.
Over the past five years, approximately 300 entrepreneurs and companies in north-eastern Skåne have strengthened their competitiveness and growth with support from Krinova. At the same time, a couple of hundred additional companies from across Sweden, primarily within the food sector, have participated in innovation and growth programmes.
Today, around 100 companies are based in the science park as tenants. The new Food Studio, a test kitchen for innovation and product development, creates even greater opportunities to test ideas, develop products and bring them closer to market.
Krinova is currently in an exciting phase of development, strengthening its activities at local, regional, national and international levels.
– Krinova operates at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship and societal development – a combination that truly appeals to me. There is a strong ability here to bring together people, ideas and expertise from many different fields and turn them into tangible development. Krinova has already achieved a great deal, and I look forward to working with the team to continue shaping the next chapter, says Claes Henriksson.
