Sofia Johansson joins Swedavia from Skolfastigheter i Stockholm, where she was staff manager and purchasing manager. She replaces B-O Lindgren, who after many years as airport director, has moved to another senior role within Swedavia Regional Airports.
“We are excited to welcome Sofia Johansson to Swedavia. Her broad expertise and experience will be a valuable addition to both Swedavia and Umeå Airport. I look forward to working together with Sofia to strengthen regional connectivity while working to transition to fossil-free aviation,” said Karin Öhrström, director of regional airports at Swedavia.
Sofia Johansson said of her appointment, “First and foremost, I look forward to getting to know the operation and taking advantage of all the skills that are currently in place. I also look forward to leading our operation in a direction that benefits Umeå and the region.
“I see the work that Umeå Airport does as a fantastic opportunity to be involved in ensuring that the industry and the region develop in a direction that can both open doors to new collaborations, while also contributing to the climate transition.”
“Umeå is a growing city and aviation serves as a hub in the region. I am excited and proud to be part of that journey and to be able to do it together with all the employees at the airport,” she concluded.
Johansson has extensive experience leading operations through development phases, but also in working with growing cities.
