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Johan Nilerud

Senior Director - Strategy & Planning, Khazna

Johan is a seasoned strategy and planning leader with over 18 years of international experience in the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sector. He joined Khazna Data Centers, the largest provider of data center services in the Middle East and North Africa, as the Senior Director of Strategy and Planning in April 2023, where he oversees the development and execution of the company's long-term vision and growth plans.

Johan has a proven track record of successfully leading strategic and complex projects across various markets and segments, leveraging his strong analytical and commercial acumen, effective interpersonal skills, and a can-do approach. He has a passion for innovation and customer-centricity, and a keen interest in emerging technologies and trends. He holds an MSc in International Economics from Jönköping University, including exchange programs in the U.S., Japan and Argentina supplemented with Certificate in Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online.