Christian Nilsson Appointed CFO of ABB, Succeeding Timo Ihamuotila

ABB Ltd has announced the appointment of Christian Nilsson as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026. Nilsson will take over from Timo Ihamuotila, who will step down from the Executive Committee and leave the company at the end of 2026. This change is part of a planned transition strategy within the company's management.

Christian Nilsson, who joined ABB in 2017, has been serving as CFO for ABB's Electrification business area. He has extensive experience in international finance, having held senior roles in various global companies. Nilsson looks forward to contributing to ABB's focus on electrification and automation under a decentralized operating model.

The transition is expected to further strengthen ABB's Executive Committee as the company continues its strategic focus on innovation and performance in the technology sector. ABB remains committed to sustainability and resource efficiency in its operations worldwide.