A New Chapter in Fortaco Journey

Mika Mahlberg (M.Sc. Engineering) has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) from 1 November 2024, and as of 1 January 2025, Mika will be Interim President & CEO. We warmly welcome Mika to his new position and wish him the best of success in supporting the Fortaco journey!
 
Lars Hellberg, President & CEO of Fortaco Group has decided to retire on 1 January 2025. Lars will continue cooperation as a member of Fortaco’s Supervisory Board. The owner and Supervisory Board express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Lars for dedication and leadership during his 11 years and look forward to the cooperation with Lars as the supervisory board member.
 
Before joining Fortaco, Mika worked as an independent consultant and a strategic advisor. He spent 26 years at Konecranes, a global leader in material handling solutions. He held several leadership positions, including Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Port Solutions, as well as Senior Vice President and Head of Business Unit Port Cranes.
 
Mika brings experience in leading international businesses and has a deep understanding of Fortaco’s markets and our customers’ needs.
 
“This autumn, I have had the privilege of working closely with Lars and the Fortaco team to refine the company’s strategy for maintaining its leading position within the off-highway industry. I look forward to building on the solid foundation established and supporting Fortaco’s next strategic steps,” Mika says.  
 
Lars’ dedication and 11 years of leadership guided Fortaco on its’ way to be the leading strategic partner to OEM customers in the off-highway equipment industries worldwide.
 
“My 11 years at Fortaco as President & CEO is a true, fun, and great learning experience. I am proudly reflecting on what our customers and business partners have built together with the Fortaco team, and I am looking forward to joining Fortaco’s Supervisory Board as a continuation of being a member of the Fortaco family. I wish Mika every success in his new role”, says Lars.