KATKO Strengthens Presence in Sweden: Kim Rannanjärvi Appointed Sales Manager

Issued on behalf of Jyrki Luomi and Sami Kokkomäki

We are pleased to announce that Kim Rannanjärvi has been appointed as Sales Manager for KATKO in Sweden, effective October 1, 2025. This newly created role within KATKO’s commercial organization marks an important step in strengthening our market presence in Sweden and enhancing the support and service we provide to our existing customers, partners and the whole distribution network.

Kim brings over 18 years of extensive experience in technical sales and product management across the Nordic region. He spent the past 14 years with Axjo Kabel AB / Nexans in Sweden, including 10 years as Product Manager and Country Lead for Nexans’ heating cable brand across the Nordic countries. Kim holds a Sales Engineer Diploma from Mölnlycke Sales Academy, an institution renowned for combining technical expertise with advanced sales capabilities.

KATKO has operated in the Swedish market since the 1960s and has seen steady growth in key sectors through strong collaboration with distributors and partners.

“Today, Sweden is one of our core markets. We are committed to further investing in this market by expanding our product offering, making KATKO products more accessible to both current and new customers, and improving our ability to serve partners and customers more effectively,” says Jyrki Luomi, Commercial Director at KATKO.
“Our goal is to increase market coverage, deepen our partnerships, and accelerate growth in Sweden.”

In his new role, Kim will report to Sami Kokkomäki, Area Director for Western Europe & Americas, and will be based in Borås, Sweden.

Reflecting on KATKO’s growth strategy in Sweden, Sami Kokkomäki adds:

“KATKO’s long-standing presence in Sweden, combined with our partner network, has been a true success story and growth journey. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are happy with Kim joining our team. With his long, wide experience in the Swedish market, with partners and customers there, we are confident to be able to continue growing our business in Sweden.
“I would describe Kim as a no-nonsense person, having a heart for customers and all the energy and resilience needed to overcome obstacles. He will be a perfect fit for our whole KATKO team, where these values are lived every day.”

Kim Rannanjärvi shares his thoughts on joining KATKO:

“I am committed to strengthening the relationships with existing customers, partners and distribution network and building new, long-term partnerships based on technical reliability and measurable performance. Representing a reputable Finnish, family-owned company with a global reputation for engineering excellence, quality, and integrity is a true privilege.”

Please join us in welcoming Kim to the KATKO team and wishing him every success in his new role! 

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