Erik Jagesten leaves Medicon Village
Erik Jagesten has decided to step down as CEO of Medicon Village Fastighets AB. Pia Andersson, a board member of Medicon Village Fastighets AB, will serve as Acting CEO until a permanent replacement is appointed.
Erik Jagesten has had a significant presence in the Medicon Village area since 2001. He began as property manager during the AstraZeneca era, transitioned in 2012 to property manager at Medicon Village AB, and has served as CEO of Medicon Village Fastighets AB since 2019.
“I am incredibly proud of the journey I’ve shared with committed colleagues and exceptional member organisations,” Erik reflects. “Together, we turned a crisis—when AstraZeneca announced in 2010 that they would leave Lund and make 900 employees redundant—into a success story, creating an environment where 2,800 people across 185 member organisations now work. It’s a transformation many thought was impossible.”
Over the years, the growth has been expressed in more than just the number of people and member organisations; Medicon Village’s property portfolio has expanded as well. Erik has been instrumental in planning and overseeing the construction of office buildings, a cancer clinic, and state-of-the-art laboratories. Among these achievements, the new laboratory building, officially opened in October this year, stands out as a critical development for cementing Medicon Village’s reputation as a premier research and innovation hub.
“The inauguration of our laboratory building marks a milestone for Medicon Village and the wider region,” says Erik. “I now feel the timing is ideal for me to step aside and pursue new challenges.”
Anders Sundström, Chairman of the Board of Medicon Village Fastighets AB, expresses gratitude for Erik’s leadership: “Erik has made a tremendous impact at Medicon Village, and I want to take this opportunity to extend our sincerest thanks for his years of dedicated service. On behalf of the board, I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We now look forward to continuing to grow the science park with the talented team at Medicon Village.”
For more information, please contact:
- Pia Andersson (pia.andersson@mediconvillage.se, tel: +46 (0)705 90 61 64), Acting CEO, Medicon Village Fastighets AB
- Katja Mehnert (katja.mehnert@mediconvillage.se, tel: +46 (0)72 993 67 32), CFO, Medicon Village Fastighets AB