Electrosonic announces Nico Åhlström as Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Electrosonic, the award-winning audiovisual and technology services company, is delighted to announce that Nico Åhlström is promoted to Chief Financial and Operating Officer. 
Åhlström steps up from his previous role as Chief Financial Officer to take on wider strategic operational responsibilities that represent a continuation and evolution of his previous leadership experience with Electrosonic.

Driving Strategic Growth and Service Excellence: Åhlström Takes on Expanded Leadership Role at Electrosonic

Åhlström will work in partnership with Ewan Smith, Chief Executive Officer, taking on a portfolio of operational responsibilities, with a focus on strategic planning, service delivery, financial planning, process optimization and technology planning and vision.

In this role, Åhlström will also lead the Service Department, playing a key part in evolving Electrosonic’s capabilities to better meet client needs today and in the future. He will strengthen the service organization and work closely with clients to understand their goals, build lasting partnerships, and help them maximize ROI from their AV and experiential technology environments

“I’m excited about taking on these new responsibilities and working with Ewan to further our strategic plan,” said Åhlström. “I’ve always enjoyed working with the global leadership team, our passionate employees and clients around the globe. Electrosonic is committed to accelerating our journey of continuous improvement to deliver even greater value and outcomes for our clients."

Before rejoining the company in 2023 as CFO, he served in various key roles from 2016 until 2022, including Vice President of Business Transformation. Prior to joining Electrosonic, Åhlström worked at Deloitte and with a family overseeing a portfolio of operating companies. He is a highly qualified executive, gaining his Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance and Private Law.

“I will continue to work with Nico on the evolution of our business,” said Smith. “He demonstrates outstanding leadership in our business and his strong acumen for strategic planning together with his wide-ranging skills and experience will be invaluable as we continue the momentum of change so that we can offer our clients the best possible experience.” 

About Electrosonic

Electrosonic is an award-winning international audiovisual and technology services company. Our team designs, builds and supports innovative, experiential and immersive environments that create lasting experiences by fusing architecture, storytelling and technology. For 60 years, Electrosonic has been recognized for its commitment to innovation and unsurpassed technology design, system integration and support services. Through technical consulting and strong industry partnerships, we deliver complex, world-class experiences in museums, themed entertainment, transportation, sports, enterprise, media, energy and utilities and higher education.