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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Ikea India appoints new CEO, Patrik Antoni, to drive growth plans
Swedish home furnishings retailer Ikea India has appointed Patrik Antoni as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 2025. Antoni, together with the country retail manager and chief sustainability manager, will strengthen the company's leadership setup in India, the company said in its release. The release stated, 'Patrik will lead the company's ambitious growth plans in India, leveraging his 20+ years of Ikea experience and deep knowledge of the total Ikea value chain. In this new structure, the CEO will take on holistic responsibility for retail operations in India and common topics across Ingka companies.' Antoni's experience in India includes a five-year stint as deputy CEO, which will enable him to navigate the market's unique opportunities and challenges. He was also part of the initial Ikea India retail team that opened the first store in Hyderabad. The appointment of Antoni as the India lead comes as the company accelerates its growth and expansion in the country, capitalising on India's economic development. The strengthening of leadership in India underlines the company's commitment to deepening its presence and creating a bigger impact through Ikea's business operations in India, the release added. Susanne Pulverer, current Country Retail Manager & CSO, has decided to move on and leave her role and Ikea. Susanne has had an incredible 28-year journey at Ikea, with over eight years spent in India across three different stints, driving commercial growth and transformation. "I am very grateful for the incredible years at IKEA with many leadership learnings and unforgettable experiences in India, this beautiful country with its beautiful people. While now handing over to a new leadership, I am excited to start a new chapter in my life,' she said. The recruitment for Susanne's successor is currently ongoing.
News18
22-07-2025
- Business
- News18
IKEA India appoints Patrik Antoni as CEO
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) IKEA India, part of leading Swedish home furnishings retailer, on Tuesday announced a top management change with the appointment of Patrik Antoni as its CEO. Antoni, whose appointment will be effective from August 2025, will also work as Country Retail Manager & Chief Sustainability Manager (CSO), IKEA India said in a statement. His appointment comes at a time when Susanne Pulverer, who led the company's operations as Country Retail Manager & CSO, has decided to leave her role at IKEA. She was associated with IKEA for 28 years and has spent over eight years in India in three stints. 'Antoni will lead the company's ambitious growth plans in India, leveraging his 20-plus years of IKEA experience and deep knowledge of the total IKEA value chain. In this new structure, the CEO will take on holistic responsibility for retail operations in India and common topics across Ingka companies," it said. Antoni has experience in India, including a 5-year stint as Deputy CEO, which will enable him to navigate the market's unique opportunities and challenges. He was part of the initial IKEA India retail team that opened the first IKEA store in Hyderabad. In 2018, Patrik went on to be General Manager of IKEA Russia, where he led all of Ingka operations. 'I look forward to bringing my experience, energy, and deep commitment to IKEA's values to support our ambitious expansion plans, making IKEA even more accessible to the many people in India," he said. IKEA is in the second phase of growth in India. It started its retail operation in India in 2018 by opening its first store at Hyderabad, followed by Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, and several other as Delhi-NCR, in the execution pipelines. Earlier this year, IKEA announced a shift in its India growth strategy, by also opting for smaller store sizes for its expansion in smaller growth cities here and making it accessible to many more people. In February, IKEA started online sales in Delhi-NCR and nine other markets ahead of its upcoming physical stores in Gurugram and Noida. It plans to open physical stores in Chennai and Pune in the next phase after having operational stores in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru and two more coming stores in Delhi-NCR in Gurugram and Noida at its under-construction 'Likly' centres. PTI KRH KRH SHW view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
22-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
IKEA India appoints Patrik Antoni as new CEO as Susanne Pulverer resigns
Swedish home furnishings company IKEA's Indian arm appointed Patrik Antoni as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IKEA India, effective from August, according to an official announcement on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. The company aims to strengthen its India business and leadership, so it also appointed Antoni as the Country Retail Manager and CSO (Chief Sustainability Manager). According to the official announcement, Antoni will take on a holistic responsibility for retail operations in India and other common subjects across the Ingka Group companies. 'I am honoured and excited to return to India, a market that holds a special place in my heart and in my career. I am looking forward to build on the strong foundation that the team has laid and the many opportunities that lie ahead. India is a truly unique market with immense potential for growth,' said Patrik Antoni, highlighting the need to make IKEA more accessible for people in the nation, according to the official statement. Patrik Antoni's appointment comes after Susanne Pulverer, the current Country Retail Manager & CSO, decided to step down and move on from her role after serving 28 years in the Swedish home furnishing giant. 'While now handing over to a new leadership, I am excited to start a new chapter in my life,' she said, according to the statement.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Patrik Antoni to be new CEO of IKEA India as Susanne Pulverer resigns
IKEA India , part of leading Swedish home furnishings retailer, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Patrik Antoni as its next CEO. Antoni, whose appointment will be effective from August 2025, will also work as Country Retail Manager & Chief Sustainability Manager (CSO), IKEA India said in a statement. He will replace incumbent Susanne Pulverer , current Country Retail Manager & CSO, who has decided to leave her role at IKEA. She was associated with IKEA for 28 years and has spent over eight years in India in three stints. "Antoni will lead the company's ambitious growth plans in India, leveraging his 20-plus years of IKEA experience and deep knowledge of the total IKEA value chain. In this new structure, the CEO will take on holistic responsibility for retail operations in India and common topics across Ingka companies," it said. Antoni has experience in India, including a 5-year stint as Deputy CEO, which will enable him to navigate the market's unique opportunities and challenges. He was part of the initial IKEA India retail team that opened the first IKEA store in Hyderabad. In 2018, Patrik went on to be General Manager of IKEA Russia, where he led all of Ingka operations. "I look forward to bringing my experience, energy, and deep commitment to IKEA's values to support our ambitious expansion plans, making IKEA even more accessible to the many people in India," he said. IKEA is in the second phase of growth in India. It started its retail operation in India in 2018 by opening its first store at Hyderabad, followed by Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, and several other as Delhi-NCR, in the execution pipelines. Earlier this year, IKEA announced a shift in its India growth strategy, by also opting for smaller store sizes for its expansion in smaller growth cities here and making it accessible to many more people. In February, IKEA started online sales in Delhi-NCR and nine other markets ahead of its upcoming physical stores in Gurugram and Noida. It plans to open physical stores in Chennai and Pune in the next phase after having operational stores in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru and two more coming stores in Delhi-NCR in Gurugram and Noida at its under-construction 'Likly' centres.
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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Patrik Antoni to be new CEO of Ikea India as Susanne Pulverer resigns
Ikea India, part of leading Swedish home furnishings retailer, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Patrik Antoni as its next CEO. Antoni, whose appointment will be effective from August 2025, will also work as Country Retail Manager & Chief Sustainability Manager (CSO), Ikea India said in a statement. He will replace incumbent Susanne Pulverer, current Country Retail Manager & CSO, who has decided to leave her role at Ikea. She was associated with Ikea for 28 years and has spent over eight years in India in three stints. "Antoni will lead the company's ambitious growth plans in India, leveraging his 20-plus years of Ikea experience and deep knowledge of the total Ikea value chain. In this new structure, the CEO will take on holistic responsibility for retail operations in India and common topics across Ingka companies," it said. Antoni has experience in India, including a 5-year stint as Deputy CEO, which will enable him to navigate the market's unique opportunities and challenges. He was part of the initial Ikea India retail team that opened the first Ikea store in Hyderabad. In 2018, Patrik went on to be General Manager of Ikea Russia, where he led all of Ingka operations. "I look forward to bringing my experience, energy, and deep commitment to Ikea's values to support our ambitious expansion plans, making Ikea even more accessible to the many people in India," he said. Ikea is in the second phase of growth in India. It started its retail operation in India in 2018 by opening its first store at Hyderabad, followed by Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, and several other as Delhi-NCR, in the execution pipelines. Earlier this year, Ikea announced a shift in its India growth strategy, by also opting for smaller store sizes for its expansion in smaller growth cities here and making it accessible to many more people. In February, Ikea started online sales in Delhi-NCR and nine other markets ahead of its upcoming physical stores in Gurugram and Noida. It plans to open physical stores in Chennai and Pune in the next phase after having operational stores in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru and two more coming stores in Delhi-NCR in Gurugram and Noida at its under-construction 'Likly' centres. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
