Defensor Group AB and SAFE4U Security of Sweden AB have appointed Erik Jeppsson as the new Chief Executive Officer of SAFE4U. He joins from Aimpoint, where he held senior roles in sales, marketing, and business development on a global market for 24 years.

Defensor states that the appointment is part of their strategy to strengthen the Nordic defence industry and increase domestic supply capacity. According to the company, Jeppsson brings extensive international experience.

– Erik brings a dimension of international experience and industry relationships that strengthens SAFE4U's ability to deliver world-class products and solutions to government customers with the highest requirements, the company writes in the press release.

– I look forward to driving the next chapter in the company's development, with a focus on quality and reliability, says Erik Jeppsson.

SAFE4U is a Swedish manufacturer of ballistic protection equipment primarily for government customers, with a focus on police, military, and special forces. The company's founder, Daniel Denvell, remains on the board and retains an operational role with responsibility for innovation and strategy.

Jeppsson will take up the position no later than the beginning of September.