Ikea India has announced the appointment of Patrik Antoni as CEO, effective August 2025. 

Antoni, together with the country retail manager and CSO (chief sustainability manager), aims to further strengthen the company’s leadership setup in India. 

Furthermore, he aims to lead the company's growth plans in India, leveraging his 20-plus years of Ikea experience and deep knowledge of the total Ikea value chain. 

In this new structure, the CEO will take on holistic responsibility for retail operations in India and common topics across Ingka companies. 

Antoni will drive a unified approach across retail operations and key functions to drive a One Ikea India strategy. 

His experience in India, including a five-year stint as deputy CEO, will enable him to navigate the market's unique opportunities and challenges. 

He was part of the initial Ikea India retail team that opened the first Ikea store in Hyderabad. In 2018, Antoni went on to be general manager of Ikea Russia, where he led all of Ingka operations.

Susanne Pulverer, country retail manager and CSO, said, "I am very grateful for the incredible years at Ikea with many leadership learnings and with unforgettable experiences in India, this beautiful country with its beautiful people. While now handing over to a new leadership, I am excited to start a new chapter in my life. As per the company, the recruitment for Susanne’s successor is currently ongoing." 

Antoni added, "I am honoured and excited to return to India, a market that holds a special place in my heart and my career. I am looking forward to building on the strong foundation that the team has laid and the many opportunities that lie ahead. India is a truly unique market with immense growth potential. I look forward to bringing my experience, energy, and deep commitment to Ikea’s values to support our ambitious expansion plans, making Ikea even more accessible to the many people in India.”