23/07/2025
🌟 IKEA India Taps New Leadership: Patrik Antoni to Drive Next Phase of Expansion
India has announced Patrik Antoni as its new CEO, effective August 2025, succeeding Susanne Pulverer. Antoni brings over 20 years of experience with IKEA, including a 5-year stint as Deputy CEO in India, and led the launch of the Hyderabad store back in
đź“Š Strategic Implications:
Unified Leadership Focus: Antoni will oversee all retail operations and sustainability, working alongside the Country Manager & CSO to execute a cohesive “One IKEA India” strategy.
Expansion Acceleration: With three large-format stores (Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, ), one city store (Worli), and plans for Gurugram/Noida openings and online expansion, leadership restructuring supports IKEA’s aggressive growth agenda.
Localisation Boost: Antoni’s local insight and supply-chain background align with IKEA’s to boost Indian sourcing to 50% globally.
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