Bona®, a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors, today announced the appointment of Christer Wahlquist as president and CEO, effective 1 January 2027.

Wahlquist will succeed Lidija Broström, Bona’s senior vice president of marketing, who has served as interim president and CEO since August 2025. Broström will continue to lead Bona through the transition and work closely with Wahlquist as he prepares to assume the role. She will then resume her position as senior vice president of marketing.

“Christer brings extensive experience leading and growing a global company, along with a deeply collaborative approach to leadership,” said Kerstin Lindell, chair of Bona’s board. “His track record of bringing people together, strengthening operations and supporting long-term growth, combined with his emphasis on culture and teamwork, aligns well with Bona’s values. We are pleased to welcome him to Bona.”

“We are also grateful to Lidija for her steady leadership, commitment and care for Bona during this important period,” Lindell continued. “She has provided continuity while helping the company move forward, and her leadership will remain invaluable throughout the transition.”

Wahlquist will join Bona as a consultant on 1 October 2026, working closely with the board, Group Management and teams across the organization. The transition period will allow him to contribute to Bona’s strategic planning processes before formally assuming the role.

Wahlquist brings more than 30 years of experience from Nolato, a global business-to-business company serving industries including medical technology. For approximately 20 years, he helped build Nolato’s medical business into a business area generating approximately SEK 5.5 billion in annual revenue.

He later served as Nolato’s president and CEO for more than 10 years. During his tenure, the company grew from just over SEK 4 billion to approximately SEK 10 billion in annual revenue while further strengthening its global position.

“I look forward to joining Bona, a company with a strong heritage, a respected global brand and a clear commitment to quality,” said Wahlquist. “I believe long-term success is built through teamwork and by making the most of the knowledge and experience within an organization. I look forward to getting to know Bona’s people, customers and business, and to contributing to the company’s continued growth and development.”

Wahlquist holds a Master of Science in Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and an MBA from Lund University.

About Bona

Bona is a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors. Founded in 1919, Bona pioneered waterborne hardwood floor finishing and floor care products. Today, Bona develops high-quality systems for premium floor surfaces including wood, tile, vinyl, resilient, rubber and laminate. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the company operates in 90 countries through 17 subsidiaries, 70 distributors, four production sites and over 700 employees. For more information, visit www.bona.com.