In recent years, René worked at Trespa International BV, where he was responsible for results in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. With his strategic approach and focus on market growth, he made a significant contribution to Trespa’s success in these regions. Previously, he held positions as country manager and business development manager at other companies, where he distinguished himself in building customer relationships and achieving growth.

Dacke Industri expresses its great appreciation to Marco Markus, co-owner and director, for his dedication and long-standing contribution to the growth of Tecair BV. After many successful years, Marco will remain involved as a senior advisor until the end of 2025. He will also remain a board member and co-owner.

At the end of this year, Mika Virtanen, President of Air Technology and Electromechanics at Dacke Industri, will hand over his role as chairman of Tecair BV to Satu Rautavalta, VP Business Area Air Technology at Dacke Industri. She will start on January 1, 2025.

René van Boxtel says:
“I am looking forward to starting at Tecair and working with the team and our customers. I would like to contribute to further strengthening our services and meeting the expectations of customers, partners, and other stakeholders.”

Marco Markus says:
“I am proud of what we have achieved with Dacke Industri, our employees, partners, and customers. René brings new energy and vision that will further strengthen Tecair. We look forward to the next step under his leadership.”

Satu Rautavalta says:
“We are confident that René, as the new CEO, will lead the company into a strong future and continue to deliver value to customers and other stakeholders worldwide.”

Mika Virtanen adds:
“We are delighted to welcome René as the new director of Tecair BV. His entrepreneurial attitude and his ability to combine sharp analysis with listening carefully to the team make him an excellent match for Tecair.”

About Dacke Industri

Dacke Industri is a long-term owner that invests in innovative technology companies within selected niches with growth potential. We offer knowledge and strategic guidance to help companies develop sustainably. We work with a decentralized model in which our companies have a high degree of autonomy.

Our companies develop their own products and systems with a strong technical foundation, design expertise, and a focus on quality. They utilize existing innovation platforms and work on sustainable products and production.

Dacke Industri currently has twenty-six subsidiaries in four divisions, approximately 1,700 employees worldwide, and a turnover of SEK 4.5 billion. The company has been owned by Nordstjernan since January 2016.