Bo Hansson becomes new CEO of Rotage AB and Plåtmodul i Mjölby AB
On 1 January 2026, Bo Hansson took over as CEO of Rotage and Plåtmodul. He succeeds Mathias Larsson, who ended his employment on 31 December 2025. Bo most recently held the position of Deputy CEO and Marketing Director for both companies.
Bo describes his new role as a natural next step after almost 31 years with the companies.
“This is an exciting challenge in my continued work within the Weland Group. I know both operations well, but the CEO role represents a new dimension for me personally as well. I have always been driven by developing and learning new things, so this is truly an inspiring opportunity.”
As a leader, he wants to continue working closely with the people within the organisation:
“My leadership style is to be a coach who helps people grow, while also being clear and setting expectations so that everyone works towards common goals and feels engaged in their everyday work.”
Key areas of development ahead
Bo believes that both operations are well positioned for continued development in the coming years. The areas he highlights as most important are:
further developing the sales departments
strengthening support functions such as production engineering and quality engineering
expanding at a sustainable pace, with profitability as the top priority
shaping the organisations so they can grow together with the companies
“We have everything in our own hands to take a major step forward, but it must be done with a long-term perspective and with the right customers and products.”
Opportunities and challenges
Bo emphasises that the companies have great opportunities thanks to the expertise of their employees and the ongoing modernisation of production. The challenges he sees are factors beyond the companies’ control: a challenging economic climate, global uncertainty, and a future shortage of industrial skills.
“The expertise we have today is a major strength, but it is concerning that fewer people are choosing industrial education while retirements are increasing.”
Focus for the initial period
Bo will focus on different areas within the two operations. For Rotage AB, the focus will be on profitability, growth in sales, and ensuring the right organisational structure. For Plåtmodul, the focus will be on completing the new factory layout and continuing operations during a period of strong demand and full production.
He also points out that the personal transition will be part of the start.
“I need to get used to stepping away from the daily customer contact after so many years in various sales roles. But development and change are what drive me.”