Ovzon appoints Jeanette Irekvist as new Chief Commercial Officer

Ovzon has appointed Jeanette Irekvist as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective October 1, 2025. She will also be a member of Ovzon’s Group Management.

Jeanette brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience in the communications industry, with senior roles spanning Strategy, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Communications across Sweden, US, Canada, and Europe. Most recently, she served as President of Ericsson Canada, where she successfully drove growth, strengthened partnerships, and delivered large-scale transformation programs. Jeanette holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Law from Lund University, with additional business and law studies in Singapore.

“Jeanette’s proven ability to build winning teams, establish structured go-to-market processes, and secure significant deal wins in highly competitive markets makes her the ideal leader to accelerate Ovzon’s next phase of profitable growth. We are thrilled to welcome her to Ovzon as we sharpen our commercial execution, strengthen our market presence, and scale globally,” says Per Norén, CEO of Ovzon.

“I am honored to join Ovzon at such a pivotal moment. With unique satellite communication solutions and a deeply customer-centric culture, Ovzon has the ability not only to grow as a company but also to shape the future of global connectivity. My vision is to strengthen and inspire the team, build enduring partnerships with customers, and ensure that together we unlock sustainable, long-term growth and meaningful impact in the markets Ovzon serve,” says Jeanette Irekvist, incoming CCO of Ovzon.