Until a permanent replacement is appointed, Per de la Gardie, currently Head of Government Affairs Sweden at the company, will serve as interim Head of Government Affairs. The function will now report to Anders Carp, Deputy CEO of the Swedish company. This transition will be effective from January 29, 2025.
Saab President and CEO Micael Johansson expressed his gratitude for Hjelm’s contributions, stating, "I would like to thank Jonas for his strong contributions to Saab’s Group Management over several years and look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role."
Saab, a global defense and security company, continues its mission to enhance safety through cutting-edge technology. With a workforce of 24,000, the company designs and develops advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems.




