Swedish staffing firm Wise Group’s executive search subsidiary K2 Search Group announced that it has appointed Jonas Konstantinov as new CEO with effect from 1 January 2019.

Konstantinov replaces Johan Segergren, who resigned from the company in March 2018. After Segergren resigned, Katarina Scheele was appointed as acting CEO.

Prior to K2 Search Konstantinov held leadership roles for Di Luca & Di Luca, Vireo Energy AB, Betsson Group and A World Beneath. He was also Chairman of the Board for BeeUrban Sweden AB.

Ingrid Höög, CEO of Wise Group, commented, I see Jonas's background, combined with a customer-driven attitude to service development in consulting services, as very valuable.”

Constantinov said he is “really looking forward to taking on the challenge to lead K2 in an exciting time where talent supply is becoming a critical competitive factor for our customers.”

“The focus of the coming years is on the rise profitability and strengthening K2's customer offers in Executive Search, Interim Management and Leadership Assessment. Meanwhile, we will also make sure to have fun together and develop into even sharper consultants,” Konstantinov said.