The appointment follows Matt Boczkowski’s decision to step down as CEO in order to relocate to North America with his family.
Lund Jakobsen most recently serving as CEO of GEA Powder & Thermal Separation Technologies, a business unit within GEA Group. His extensive leadership experience and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental as Aquaporin continues to accelerate growth and increase order traction. Lund Jakobsen lives in Denmark and holds a Master’s in Dairy Science and Technology from the University of Copenhagen.
Niels Heering, chair of the Aquaporin board of directors, said: “With extensive leadership experience in large international businesses within the technology sector, Ulrik Lund Jakobsen brings the strategic insight and forward-looking approach required to guide Aquaporin into its next phase of accelerated growth and profitability. His leadership will be instrumental in expanding our customer base and increasing the number of repeat orders – thereby diversifying our revenue streams and strengthening our market position.”
“I am honored to join Aquaporin at this important stage of its development,” said Lund Jakobsen. “With significant market opportunities and a clear path to commercialization, the company is well-positioned to accelerate sales and broaden its commercial reach. I look forward to working alongside Aquaporin’s talented team and board of directors to scale the business and realize its full market potential.”
