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Jaime Rico new head of Knowit Defence

Knowit is implementing a management change within its defence operations where Jaime Rico takes over as head of Knowit Defence following Andreas Nilsson, who continues as CEO of Knowit Dataunit. Rico has been tasked with further developing the company's position within Defence Tech, with operations in six European countries.

Jaime Rico new head of Knowit Defence

Knowit is carrying out a leadership change within its defence operations. Jaime Rico takes over as head of Knowit Defence from Andreas Nilsson, who will instead continue in his role as CEO of Knowit Dataunit.

According to the company, work in the defence and security sector in recent years has focused on structuring and clarifying its offering. This has involved a transition from a project-based operation to a more consolidated position as a strategic partner within the sector.

In his new role, Jaime Rico is tasked with further developing the company's commitment to defence and security, with a focus on strategic positioning, internal coordination within the group, and long-term growth.

Today, Knowit is one of the larger players in the defence sector in Sweden and holds a strong position as the largest independent company within Defence Tech, with established operations in six European countries. The group thanks Andreas Nilsson for the work that has laid the foundation for its current position and looks forward to the next phase of development with continued high ambitions, Knowit writes in a press release.

The company states that Andreas Nilsson is handing over responsibility after having led the build-up of the operations, and will continue in his role as CEO of Knowit Dataunit.

FAQ

Vad är Jaime Ricos uppdrag som ny chef för Knowit Defence?
Jaime Rico får i uppdrag att vidareutveckla Knowits satsning inom försvar och säkerhet. Fokus ligger på strategisk positionering, intern samordning inom koncernen samt långsiktig tillväxt. Han tar över efter Andreas Nilsson, som lett uppbyggnaden av verksamheten. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-04-23.
Vilken roll tar Andreas Nilsson efter ledningsskiftet inom Knowit Defence?
Andreas Nilsson fortsätter som vd för Knowit Dataunit efter att ha lämnat över ansvaret för Knowit Defence. Han ledde uppbyggnaden av försvarsverksamheten och lade grunden för bolagets nuvarande position inom sektorn. Knowit tackar honom för detta arbete i sitt pressmeddelande. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-04-23.
Hur beskriver Knowit sin position inom försvarssektorn i Sverige?
Knowit beskriver sig som en av de större aktörerna inom försvarssektorn i Sverige och uppger sig vara det största oberoende bolaget inom Defence Tech. Bolaget har etablerad verksamhet i sex europeiska länder. Positionen har byggts upp genom en förflyttning från projektbaserad verksamhet till strategiskt partnerskap. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-04-23.