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Patrik Antoni has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IKEA India, the largest Swedish home goods store, starting in August 2025. The goal of this change in leadership is to make IKEA’s management structure even stronger and help the company achieve its ambitious growth goals in India.
Patrik Antoni will be in charge of all retail operations and shared functions for all Ingka Group companies that do business in India. He will work with the country retail manager and chief sustainability officer (CSO) in a new leadership structure that puts more emphasis on sustainability and integrated management.
Antoni has been a leader at IKEA for more than 20 years in many different markets around the world. He used to be the Deputy CEO of IKEA India, where he was a key player in opening the company’s first store in Hyderabad. After working in India, he became the General Manager of Ingka in Russia in 2018, where he oversaw IKEA and MEGA shopping malls.
Antoni is expected to lead a unified “One IKEA India” retail strategy that improves collaboration between key functions and speeds up growth. He has a lot of experience in the market and a deep understanding of IKEA’s value chain.
Statement from Patrik Antoni:
“I am honored to return to India and lead IKEA during this exciting phase of growth. India holds tremendous potential, and I look forward to working with our talented team to make IKEA even more accessible and sustainable for the many people here. Building on the strong foundation already in place, we will continue to focus on innovation, customer experience, and sustainability as we grow our presence in this dynamic market”
IKEA India is still committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and making things easier for everyone, as shown by Antoni’s appointment. His leadership is expected to bring operations even more together and make IKEA’s presence stronger in this market that is changing quickly.
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