Just one year into his post, IFS Ultimo’s Johan Made has been named 2025 European CEO of the Year winner in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Industry category. The awards celebrate leading players across a range of sectors, and bring together companies pushing the envelope in business, with the executives that make this progress possible.
Well-deserved recognition
Beating other well-known tech brands to the title, judges commented, "We are very happy to say that the insights and commitment demonstrated by Mr Made since becoming the Chief Executive in January 2024 in not only helping to inspire and lead the company to multiple awards successes, but also his impressive and notable background in previously being not only the Managing Director of SAP Sweden, former CEO of Barium AB, and with holding senior leadership roles with companies such as Oracle & IBM have truly set him apart as not only a visionary, but as a leader within the industry.”
Having responded to criteria about what makes IFS Ultimo different as a business, his vision for the future of the enterprise asset management (EAM) and SaaS industries, his philosophy on running a successful business, as well as the personal traits for success, Johan stood out as the winner.
“We the panel feel that this is a rare quality that most leaders of important organizations do not possess, however in doing our due diligence it became clear very quickly that this is not only the right accolade to recognise Mr Made, but how proud we are as the awards judging panel to do so and once again we would collectively like to congratulate and thank him on his well-deserved recognition,” concluded the judges.
Johan adds, “Building on our stand-out reputation for customer excellence, we continue to invest, innovate, and expand. And being recognized for our collective effort in all areas of our business is a huge boon.”
Market sustainability to operational transparency
Being part of the CEO of the Year Awards puts a spotlight on Ultimo’s achievements, gaining exposure among top-tier executives and decision-makers in Europe and beyond. It’s a distinguished platform to recognize elite business leaders. The rigorous criteria they employ, ranging from market sustainability to operational transparency, underscore the significance and credibility of this accolade.
The traits and innovations that drive successful Chief Executives are the cornerstone of the European CEO awards. We hope that our participation enhances the celebration of those special qualities that inspire others in the industry.
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