Swedish leisure motorboat manufacturer Nimbus Group has appointed Johan Inden as the new chief executive officer of Nimbus Group, effective 1 September 2025.
Inden succeeds Jan-Erik Lindström, who informed the board earlier this year of his intention to retire as CEO once a successor was confirmed.
Johan Inden brings more than 15 years of experience in senior roles within the marine and boating sector. Since 2018, he has led global marine operations as president of the marine business unit at Volvo Penta. His previous responsibilities at the company included product development, procurement, and strategic planning. Inden has also held roles in the development of small and medium-sized enterprises across various industries outside marine.
“Following Jan-Erik Lindström’s successful efforts in developing Nimbus Group, we now welcome Johan Inden, a highly experienced leader with a solid background in the marine industry,” says Mats Engblom, chairman of the board of Nimbus Group. “His visionary leadership in developing companies and people, together with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, will be highly valuable in making Nimbus Group a stronger and larger player in the global boating industry.”
“The board aims to strengthen and accelerate Nimbus Group’s core strengths by bringing in new perspectives. We are confident that Johan Inden has the right background, insights, and experience — as well as the drive and determination — to lead the company forward.”
Nimbus Group reported a 13 per cent decline in net sales for the first quarter of 2025, amounting to SEK 300m (£23.4m), compared to SEK 344m (£26.8m) during the same period in 2024. Organic growth was also negative at -13 per cent, with the firm attributing ongoing economic uncertainty for the figures.
“I’m grateful for the board’s confidence and feel truly excited about this opportunity,” says Inden. “After spending many years in the marine industry, it’s hard to imagine a more inspiring and energizing role. I’m very much looking forward to engaging with the Nimbus Group team, its customers, and suppliers, to develop and grow the company in the years to come.”
As Nimbus Group CEO, Inden, 51, will be based at Nimbus Group‘s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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