GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAM
Fortaco Group Management Team
Group Management Team is responsible for the development of the group and businesses as well as operational activities in accordance with the goals confirmed by the supervisory board. Group Management Team meets monthly and if needed, strategic questions and operative business being the focus areas. President & CEO is the chairman of Group Management Team.
Jure Mikolčić
Born 1974, German citizen
M.Sc. in Economics
President & CEO since 1.8.2026
Group Management Team Member since 1.8.2026
Stadler Rail AG, German Division, Member of Group Executive Board 2019-2026
Knorr-Bremse Powertech GmbH & Co., Managing Director 2015-2019
Siemens AG, various positions 2001-2015
Heikki Saarinen
Born 1964, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. in Economics
Senior Vice President & CFO since 1.11.2026
Group Management Team Member since April 2026
Fortaco Group Holdco Plc, Interim CFO 1 – 10/2026
Bronto Skylift Oy Ab, Interim CFO 4 – 12/2025
Valmet Automotive, EV Power Oy, Interim CFO 2 – 6/2024
Viessmann Refrigeration Systems Oy, Interim CFO 6/2023 – 2/2024
Agnieszka Koziara
Born 1981, Polish citizen
Master in Human Resource Management
MBA
Senior Vice President, People & HR since 2019
Group Management Team Member since 2018
Fortaco Group Oy, HR Director, 2018-2019
Fortaco Group Oy, HR Manager, 2014-2018
Ruukki Polska Sp. z o.o., HR Specialist, 2007-2014
Arto Aro
Born 1976, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. in Engineering
General Manager, Kurikka Business Site since September 2025
Group Management Team Member since October 2026
Uwira Oy, CEO 2021-2025
Tibnor Oy, Profic Center Manager 2018-2021
Fortaco Business Site Director for Kurikka and Sastamala 2012-2017
Daniel Pseno
Born 1987, Slovakian citizen
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
General Manager, Holic Business Site and Head of Fortaco Technology since September 2026
Group Management Team Member since October 2026
Fortaco Holic, Cabin Technology Manager 2023-2026
Fortaco Holic, Project Manager 2018-2023
Vaillant Group, Test Centre Manager 2015-2018
Nicolas Roussel
Born 1981, French citizen
MBA
General Manager, Business Site Sable, since 2023
Group Management Team Member, since October 2026
BUISARD Supply Chain and Quality Director 2016-2023
VALEO Supply Chain Management 2011-2016
GKN various positions 2005-2011
Jörg Schröder
Born 1971, German citizen
Diploma in Economics Engineering
General Manager, Breitenau Business Site, since 2025
Group Management Team Member, since October 2026
Interim Operations Manager & Freelancer, various clients and assignments 2023-2025
Fritzmeier Kabin Group, Senior Vice President 2022-2023
Jungheinrich Counterbalanced Trucks, General Manager 2019-2022
Karol Svaty
Born 1981, Slovakian citizen
Slovak Technology University, Bratislava: Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Master’s Degree in Automation and Computerization of Processes
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava: Master Degree in Computer Science
General Manager, Gliwice Business Site since 2025
Group Management Team Member since October 2026
Fortaco Holic, Operations Manager 2019- 2025
Schaeffler, Production Manager & Lean Manager 2014 – 2019
Fosfa a.s., Head of Internal Logistics 2010-2014
Gustav Svärd
Born 1980, Swedish citizen
M.Sc. in Information Systems/Information Technology
Senior Vice President, Sourcing & IT since 2024
Group Management Team Member since 2024
Volvo Group, Vice President Purchasing 2006–2024
