Barkfors recruits Magnus Berg as new CTO

byIT-Branschen

February 10, 2026

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Magnus Berg new CTO

Magnus Berg is recruited to lead the technical development of Barkfors' core product T5.

Magnus' experience

Magnus has over 20 years of experience from leading roles in software development and logistics.

CTO's focus areas

He will strengthen the functionality of T5 and lead long-term product development with future-proofing.

Barkfors' market position

The company is a leader in digitalization and streamlining of transport and logistics flows.

Barkfors, which is part of the software group Progrits, recruiting Magnus Berg to the role of operational CTO. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the technical development of the company's core product, the T5 transportation planning system.

Magnus Berg has just over 20 years of experience from leading roles in software development. He previously worked for nearly ten years at Axis Communications where he was responsible for global development projects. He then served as development manager at the digital healthcare provider Min Doktor. Most recently, he came from Consafe Logistics where he worked with the development of solutions and operations within transport and logistics.

As CTO, he will work both operationally and strategically with the development team to strengthen the current functionality in T5 while also leading the long-term technical journey with a focus on future-proofing and product development.

– I am very happy to be able to Welcome Magnus to Barkfors and the Progrits group. As CTO, he will work both operationally and strategically with the development team to strengthen the current functionality in T5 and at the same time lead the long-term technical journey with a focus on future-proofing and product development. Magnus has strong technical expertise in cloud and data as well as extensive experience in building successful teams, which will be a very valuable addition to creating even more efficient transport flows for our customers, says Jerker Bäcklin, CEO at Barkfors.

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Barkfors is headquartered in Malmo and is behind the market-leading transport planning system T5, which is used to digitize, streamline and plan the entire logistics flow for larger hauliers as well as courier and cleaning companies.

– It feels great to continue in the logistics industry and to join a well-known player like Barkfors. The company is in an exciting phase of change with a clear focus on growth and further development, a journey I recognize from previous roles. I hope to contribute with relevant experiences and perspectives and already feel that the team has the right mix of skills to build an effective development organization where we can be proud of what we deliver, says Magnus Berg.

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Questions Answered

Who is the new CTO at Barkfors?

Magnus Berg has been recruited as operational CTO with over 20 years of experience.

What is Magnus Berg's experience?

He has previously worked at Axis Communications, Min Doktor and Consafe Logistics.

What are the CTO's focus areas?

Strengthening T5's functionality and long-term product development with future-proofing.

What is Barkfors' business?

They develop the leading transportation planning system T5 for larger haulage companies and logistics companies.

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