Explore the year through the CEO’s reflections, key developments, and the continued progress of the Group’s businesses.
CEO´s statement
President and CEO Fredrik Paulsson shares his reflections on the year, the development of Ekhaga’s businesses, and the opportunities and challenges that have shaped the world around us. A CEO’s perspective on long-term commitment, responsible ownership, and how the Group’s values continue to guide its development and create sustainable value for the future.
2025 was characterised by stable development, continued investments, and important progress across Ekhaga’s businesses. Explore the year’s financial performance, key developments, future outlook, and sustainability priorities in The Year in Brief.
Ekhaga’s holdings span a broad range of industries, from community development and real estate to tourism, trade, healthcare, agriculture, and more. This section presents the businesses, their development during the year, and the sustainable and long-term value creation generated by the Group’s companies and investments.
The 2025 Year in Review provides a comprehensive overview of the Ekhaga Group’s businesses and development during the year. It highlights our holdings, key developments, sustainability efforts, and long-term ambitions, as well as the important work carried out by the Mats Paulsson Foundations.
Micke Rydbeck will take over as CEO of Kranpunkten on 1 October 2026. He succeeds Fredrik Paulsson, co-founder and long-serving CEO, who will move to a non-executive role on the board.
The National Golf & Resort took the next step in its journey to become Sweden’s national golf arena through the launch of a new experience-driven driving range. Combining golf, technology, and social spaces, the facility creates a modern meeting place for both play and social interaction throughout the year, in line with international developments within the sport.
In early 2026, Willab participated in Spoga Horse in Cologne, the world’s leading international B2B trade fair for the equestrian industry. The objective was to strengthen global brand awareness and expand the company’s network of international retailers. The focus was on Willab’s proprietary brands Eclipse Biofarmab, Hansbo Sport, Borstiq Farm, and Willab. The event generated numerous new business contacts and strong interest from markets including the United States, Australia, and across Europe, while also providing valuable insights into current market trends and opportunities.
