IVC Evidensia announces Johanna Rastad as Regional CEO, Northern Europe

Monday, January 22, 2024

IVC Evidensia, the leading veterinary care provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Johanna Rastad as Regional Chief Executive Officer, Northern Europe.

Johanna will focus on ensuring our ongoing investments continue to benefit the animals we care for, the owners we support, and our dedicated people, through the delivery of our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners across the whole of the Northern Europe region, encompassing our operations in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Sweden.

Johanna brings wide-ranging operational, financial, and strategic leadership experience, including in the healthcare market for over a decade. She joins from her current role as President and CEO of health and social care company Humana AB, following time in other senior roles at the business.

Johanna’s progressive career includes time at healthcare business KRY and care services business Team Olivia AB, with her strategic and financial acumen demonstrated by her time at Procuritas AB, BC Partners, and ABN AMRO BANK.

Commenting on her new role, Johanna said: "I’m delighted to be joining IVC Evidensia at such an exciting time in the evolution of the business and the vital veterinary sector. I’m looking forward to helping support the dedicated veterinary teams across Northern Europe in delivering the world-class vetcare and customer service for which IVC Evidensia is renowned."

Russell Trenter, IVC Evidensia Group COO, said: “We’re delighted that Johanna will be joining the business, as another great addition to our management team. Her significant operational, financial, and strategic capabilities, and her knowledge of living and working across Northern Europe, will be of real value as we continue to invest in, and grow, our business across this vibrant region.”