Fujitsu has appointed Matt Brandt to the new CEO of Fujitsu Sweden with occupancy on October 1, 2025. With a background as a sales director and several decades of experience from the Swedish IT industry, Brandt now has overall responsibility for driving the company's continued development in a rapidly changing market.

Leadership change at Fujitsu Sweden

The decision represents a strategic shift for Fujitsu in Sweden. Matt Brandt succeeds Victoria Granqvist, who since 2022 has led the company through a period characterized by digital transformation, strong growth and increased investments in both the public sector and private companies. Granqvist will leave the company on November 1, 2025. after a handover period, to move on to new challenges outside Fujitsu.

Brandt, who has been a key person in the management team for the past four years, is thus taking over the baton at a time when the IT market in Sweden is developing rapidly with increased focus on cloud services, cybersecurity, sustainability and AI-powered solutions.

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Mats Brandt's background

Mats Brandt has extensive experience from the Swedish and Nordic IT sector. He joined Fujitsu in 2021 as Sales Director and has since played a crucial role in building relationships with customers, developing the company's sales organization and strengthening profitability.

Before his time at Fujitsu, Brandt had several leading positions in international IT service companies and suppliers, where he worked on building business strategies and developing sales teams with a focus on both enterprise customers and the public sector.

– “I look forward to accelerating the strong momentum we have created in recent years. Fujitsu combines the strength of Japanese innovation with a large global “Our reach, deep local knowledge and customer-centric approach position us as a leading partner for organisations looking to transform their business,” says Mats Brandt in a comment on his appointment.

Fujitsu's position in the Swedish market

Fujitsu is one of the largest global IT services companies and has been present in Sweden for several decades. The company offers a wide range of services and solutions within:

• Clouds and infrastructure – hybrid and multicloud solutions for businesses and the public sector.
• Digital workplace – modern solutions for productivity, collaboration and security.
• Cybersecurity – services that strengthen protection against a growing threat.
• AI and automation – intelligent systems to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Sustainable IT – investments in energy-efficient data centers and green digitalization.

In recent years, Fujitsu has Sweden has grown strongly, especially in public sector, where the company has been an important partner to authorities, regions and municipalities in their digitalization work.

Challenges and opportunities

The Swedish IT market is in an intensive development phase where several trends affect Fujitsu's future:

1. Cybersecurity – threats to businesses and critical infrastructure is increasing. Fujitsu needs to strengthen its offering to meet growing demand for security solutions.
2. AI and automation – more and more organizations are looking to leverage AI to increase productivity and the pace of innovation. Fujitsu has a opportunity to position itself as a strong partner.
3. Sustainability – Swedish companies and authorities demand sustainable solutionsFujitsu invests in energy-efficient data centers and climate-friendly services.
4. Skills supply – the lack of IT skills is a challenge across the industryBrandt's leadership becomes crucial to attracting and retain talent.
5. Competition – the market is dominated by global players such as Microsoft, Google, AWS and Accenture, but also by local specialists. Fujitsu must balance global strength with local presence.

The importance of leadership

Fujitsu's choice to recruit internally sends a strong signal to both employees and customers. Brandt's insight into the company's culture, strategy and Swedish market dynamics means he can quickly take over where Granqvist leaves off.

His focus on customer-oriented leadership and sales-driven growth will likely mark the next phase in Fujitsu's Swedish journey.

– “Mats has a unique combination of business drive and market knowledge. He has already proven that he can build strong teams and deliver results. We are confident that he will lead Fujitsu Sweden into a new era of growth and innovation,” says a spokesperson for Fujitsu in Sweden.

The future of Fujitsu Sweden

With Mats Brandt as new CEO, Fujitsu marks the start of a new phase in its work in the Swedish market. Focus areas will include:

• Deeper customer relationships – especially in the public sector and industry.
• Investments in innovation – with a focus on AI, cloud and cybersecurity.
• Continued sustainability work – green IT and reduced climate impact.
• Strengthened employee engagement – investments in education, diversity and work environment.

The appointment of Mats Brandt is a clear sign that Fujitsu wants to build on its strong position in Sweden and continue to be a reliable partner for digitalization, innovation and long-term growth.