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Meet the Inter IKEA Group management team

The Inter IKEA Group Management Team takes holistic decisions affecting all Inter IKEA Group entities. They take specific responsibility for transforming IKEA and delivering to the ambitions described in the IKEA Direction as well as making sure the franchise offer comes to life.

This responsibility secures that the critical business development and innovation portfolios including digital project portfolios for IKEA are planned and executed in line with the IKEA Direction and connected strategies.

 

Their overall assignment is: 

  • To lead IKEA above and beyond the current business model
  • To lead and support the long-term development of the IKEA franchise systems and
    value chain
  • Governing formal responsibilities
  • Provide common frameworks, tools and methods

The members of the Inter IKEA Group management team are:

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Jakub Jankowski

CEO

Jakub Jankowski

CEO

Jakub Jankowski started his IKEA career in Poland in 2001. Over more than 20 years at IKEA, he has held a wide range of roles across the value chain, including in purchasing, logistics, business development and retail.

Jakub has extensive international experience from assignments in Poland, Romania, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Sweden. A defining chapter of his IKEA journey was his time as a Store Manager in Poland, where he developed a strong passion for customer experience, visitation and people development.

Before being appointed CEO of Inter IKEA Group, Jakub was Managing Director of IKEA Industry, leading IKEA manufacturing. He has also held other senior leadership roles within Inter IKEA Group, including Category Area Manager and Category Manager for Logistics Services, as well as serving as Assistant to the CEO.

Jakub is Polish. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Linguistics from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, along with postgraduate studies in Capital Investments and Logistics Management.

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Henrik Elm, CFO and COO Inter IKEA Group

Henrik Elm

CFO and COO

Henrik Elm

CFO and COO

Henrik Elm has spent more than three decades at IKEA, building deep expertise across the entire value chain – from store operations and purchasing to global supply, logistics and manufacturing.

Henrik joined IKEA in the late 1980s and has held a wide range of leadership roles in Europe and across the business, including Store Manager in Italy, several senior purchasing, range development and supply roles, and Global Supply Manager. Most recently, he led Core Business Supply for more than ten years, shaping how IKEA develops, sources and produces its range at scale.

Today, Henrik serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Inter IKEA Group, with responsibility for finance, digital, supply and operations across the total IKEA value chain. He is also Chairman of IKEA Supply, IKEA Marketing & Communication, Inter IKEA Industry and IKEA Components.

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Hannah de Jong

General Counsel

Hannah de Jong

General Counsel

Hannah de Jong is General Counsel of Inter IKEA Group, where she leads Legal & Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Internal Audit. She is a member of the Inter IKEA Group management team and serves on the boards of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. and Social Entrepreneurship B.V.

Hannah combines deep legal expertise with a strategic, business-oriented approach, supported by extensive experience in corporate law, governance, privacy and compliance. Before joining Inter IKEA Group, she held senior legal and compliance roles across media, technology and consumer-facing companies, and worked as a lawyer in leading international law firms.

Today, Hannah focuses on strengthening responsible corporate governance, effective risk management and cross-functional collaboration, enabling the Inter IKEA Group business to navigate regulatory complexity while driving commercial objectives and long-term growth, all in alignment with IKEA values.

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Fredrika Inger

Core Business Range Manager

Fredrika Inger

Core Business Range Manager

Fredrika Inger started at IKEA about 20 years ago after receiving her Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at the Chalmers University of Technology. Over the years, Fredrika has had the opportunity to work in almost all parts of the IKEA value chain – close to customers as Market manager and close to IKEA suppliers. In her most recent roles as Global Business Area Manager and Range & Product Development Manager, Fredrika has led business areas and set strategic directions in product, range and business development.

As Global Range Manager, Fredrika is proud to be leading IKEA of Sweden – the product development centre at the heart of IKEA in Älmhult, Sweden and the business areas connecting the IKEA value chain, bringing the IKEA vision to the many people through the IKEA product range. The IKEA vision of creating a better everyday life is one of Fredrika’s strong driving forces and motivation. Her true passion lies in exploring real life at home, curiosity about the many people, developing better products and optimising value chains – together with passionate and purpose-driven people across IKEA.

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Susanne Waidzunas

Core Business Supply Manager

Susanne Waidzunas

Core Business Supply Manager

Susanne Waidzunas is a leader with a big passion for combining business and people development. Her energy and inspiration come from the IKEA vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. She thrives when she can make a difference for both people, society, and our planet.

Susanne is the Inter IKEA Group Global Supply Manager, being responsible for purchasing, transport, wholesale, IKEA´s in-house manufacturing, and related support functions across the IKEA value chain. She is also a member of the Inter IKEA Group management team. Susanne has more than 20 years of experience working in IKEA and has held various leadership positions across the IKEA Supply Chain.

Most recently she comes from the position of being globally responsible for Supply Chain Operations, meaning the development of IKEA transport and logistic services capacities and its operations, as well as the responsibility for managing the physical flow of the IKEA products from the suppliers to the stores.

Originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, Susanne has a Master of Science Degree in International Business from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg.

Susanne’s expertise areas are Supply Chain Development, Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing Development, and Leadership.

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Dennis Balslev, Retail Concept Manager

Dennis Balslev

Core Business Retail Concept Manager

Dennis Balslev

Core Business Retail Concept Manager

Dennis Balslev started his 44 years IKEA career at IKEA Denmark in 1979 as a trainee. During his time at IKEA Dennis has held various assignments, among others, in the IKEA Denmark and IKEA The Netherlands retail organizations.

In 2013, Dennis moved back to Denmark to become Country Retail Manager for IKEA Denmark. After five years, he took on his next assignment as Country Retail Manager & CSO for IKEA Germany. Germany being the biggest IKEA Market has, with Dennis his leadership, made great movements towards a truly Omnichannel IKEA.

Dennis rejoined Inter IKEA Systems B.V. again on 1 October 2022. In his current role as Retail Concept Manager, Dennis is, together with his team, leading the assignment to protect, develop and expand the IKEA Concept, ensure its implementation and follow-up in all markets.

Dennis is Danish. He is married and has two children.

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Jun Mi-Maltha

People & Culture Manager

Jun Mi-Maltha

People & Culture Manager

With more than 25 years of experience in People & Culture and HR leadership, Jun Mi-Maltha has built deep expertise in organisational development, leadership and talent development, and business transformation in complex, global environments. Her career spans roles in China, Sweden and the Netherlands, including senior HR positions across IKEA purchasing, supply, range, and franchise organisations, as well as earlier experience at IBM.

Today, Jun leads a global People & Culture team focused on strengthening IKEA values, developing inclusive and high-performing organisations, and enabling leaders and co-workers to grow together with the business. She is also a member of the Inter IKEA Group management team.

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Lena Julle

Sustainability Manager

Lena Julle

Sustainability Manager

Lena Julle is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Inter IKEA Group - covering the IKEA product and food range, supply, production and franchising. In her role, she leads the global IKEA sustainability strategy, which includes transforming IKEA into a circular business, becoming climate positive, creating a fair and equal society and enabling healthy and sustainable living.

She brings a unique perspective to the intersection of sustainability, business and life at home.

Lena started her IKEA career in 1990 at an IKEA store in the US, after studying International Business. She has held various roles, including being the Category Area Manager Textiles. Most recently, she was the Head of Sustainability for IKEA Range, leading and contributing to the development of sustainable products and solutions for our customers around the world.

Lena is passionate about different cultures and experiences, especially through food.

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Tina Kardum Funnemark

Communication Manager

Tina Kardum Funnemark

Communication Manager

Over 25 years, Tina Kardum Funnemark has built deep expertise in strategic and corporate communications, brand positioning, issues management and spokesperson support.

Today, Tina is responsible for shaping clear, credible and consistent communication that supports the IKEA business agenda, values and long-term direction. She works closely with leaders and spokespeople across the IKEA system to strengthen trust, transparency and engagement with key stakeholders. She is also a member of the Inter IKEA Group management team.

Before joining Inter IKEA Group, she held senior communications and PR roles at IKEA Retail Sweden, Nestlé Nutrition and Länsförsäkringar, and earlier worked as a consultant within PR and communications.

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Inter IKEA Holding

Inter IKEA Holding B.V., located in the Netherlands, is the holding company for the Inter IKEA Group. The Management Board of Inter IKEA Group is responsible for day-to-day governance and decision making. Its members are Jakub Jankowski (CEO) and Henrik Elm (COO and CFO), both members of the Inter IKEA Group management team.
 
The management of Inter IKEA Holding B.V. is overseen by a Supervisory Board. Its members are:

  • Anders Dahlvig, Chairman
  • Aline Santos
  • John Olie
  • Mathias Kamprad
  • Søren Hansen
  • Torbjörn Lööf
  • Véronique Laury