Kongskilde Industries announced the appointment of Oscar William Gunner as Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2025.
Oscar brings extensive commercial and operational experience and a strong track record of leading manufacturing companies through strategic development, transformation, and profitable growth. For the past four years, he has served as CEO of HBN-Teknik A/S, a Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier, where he led the company’s strategic transformation.
Previously, he held several senior management roles at G&O Maritime Group, a leading Nordic supplier to the maritime industry, including Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Oscar holds a B.Eng in Industrial Engineering and an M.Sc in Economics & Business Administration from the University of Southern Denmark.
Gert Andersen, Chairman of Kongskilde Industries, says:
“I am pleased that Oscar is joining Kongskilde Industries at this important time in the company’s development. His strong background in commercial, operational, and transformational leadership, coupled with his entrepreneurial approach, will be invaluable as we continue to transform Kongskilde Industries, keeping customers and employees at the heart of our strategy. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Jeppe Lund for his leadership and contributions. His guidance through the pandemic and subsequent economic challenges was invaluable, as was his role in strengthening our operations.”Oscar William Gunner says:
“I am very excited to join Kongskilde Industries. It is a long-established brand with a proud heritage, great people, and significant potential. I look forward to working with the board and the entire Kongskilde Industries team to further unlock this potential and deliver value to our customers and shareholders.”
Oscar’s global perspective and collaborative leadership style align well with Kongskilde Industries’ values and ambitions. We are confident that he will inspire our teams and further strengthen our position as an innovative, customer-centric company with a global reach.
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