Jesper Brodin is the President and CEO of Ingka Group, IKEA. Ingka Group, formerly known as IKEA Group, is one of the world’s largest home furnishing retailers and owns and operates more than 400 IKEA stores in 32 markets (FY21) under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Founded by Ingvar Kamprad, it is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system. In addition to operating IKEA Retail, the company consists of Ingka Centres and Ingka Investments.
Brodin started his IKEA career in 1995 as the purchase manager for IKEA Group in Pakistan. Over the years, he has held a number of different roles including assistant to Ingvar Kamprad, Business area manager Kitchen and Dining, as well as his recent role as Managing Director for Range & Supply, Inter IKEA Group.
He has a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
