# Jaime Rico new head of Knowit Defence

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- Published: 2026-04-23 · Updated: 2026-04-24
- Author: Johan Martelius
- Type: News · Section: Industry · Country: sweden
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> 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 (left) takes over as head of Knowit Defence, while Andreas Nilsson (right) continues as managing director of Knowit Dataunit.](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/b8584832-1086-4983-8a02-b36069973600/public)
*Jaime Rico (left) takes over as head of Knowit Defence, while Andreas Nilsson (right) continues as managing director of Knowit Dataunit. · Knowit*

**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

**What is Jaime Rico's assignment as the new head of Knowit Defence?**

Jaime Rico has been tasked with further developing Knowit's commitment to defence and security. The focus is on strategic positioning, internal coordination within the group, and long-term growth. He takes over from Andreas Nilsson, who led the development of the business. Last fact-checked: 2026-04-23.

**What role does Andreas Nilsson take after the leadership change within Knowit Defence?**

Andreas Nilsson continues as managing director of Knowit Dataunit after handing over responsibility for Knowit Defence. He led the development of the defence business and laid the foundation for the company's current position within the sector. Knowit thanks him for this work in its press release. Last fact-checked: 2026-04-23.

**How does Knowit describe its position within the defence sector in Sweden?**

Knowit describes itself as one of the larger players within the defence sector in Sweden and states that it is the largest independent company within Defence Tech. The company has established operations in six European countries. The position has been built through a shift from project-based operations to strategic partnership. Last fact-checked: 2026-04-23.

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