Swedish staffing firm PION Group announced that Martin Hansson, current board member, will take over the role as new CEO.

Hansson took up the position from Nils Carlsson from 8 May. Carlsson had been CEO of the group since November 2023.

Pion Group said the change is part of Pion Group's continuous strategy to own, develop and acquire companies with a focus on people.

"Leading Pion Group has been exciting and developing. I am proud to hand over the responsibility to Martin Hansson, who is absolutely right in Pion Group's continued aspirations and growth path going forward,” Carlsson, outgoing CEO, said.

Hansson said, “"It is a challenge to succeed Nils, but I am ready to continue the strategic work that he has established. I am convinced that we are ready for this task and so grateful for the thorough work Nils cemented. Now we look forward and will continue to support each other in the future.”

Pion Group aims for an annual growth of at least 20% and an EBITA margin of at least 5% up to and including 2026.

The group stated, “The company's strategy and financial goals address the ongoing automation of the labour market, where the emergence of new technologies accelerates human capabilities. In the last year, the company has worked strategically to establish the new vision of gathering consulting companies under one roof with the aim of promoting synergies and knowledge sharing, which in turn enables a faster and more robust development that can be quickly switched up when market demand picks up speed.”

Earlier this week the group reported revenue of SEK 428.7 million (€36.5 million) for the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 19.4% over the prior year.