Heliospectra Announces Mahta Akasereh as New Chief Financial Officer
Gothenburg, Sweden, March 13, 2025, at 15:30 CET – Heliospectra, a global leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled plant growth environments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mahta Akasereh as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mahta has been taking over from Bonny Heeren, CEO of Heliospectra and interim CFO since March 2023.
With over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, planning, and operations, Mahta brings a wealth of expertise to Heliospectra. Prior to joining the company, she held key leadership roles in finance, most recently serving as Finance Manager at Nedschroef Fasteners AB where she played a pivotal role in driving financial growth and operational efficiency. Her background also includes extensive experience in economic analysis, risk management, and strategic financial planning working for companies such as Essity, Volvo Financial Services and SCA.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mahta to the Heliospectra leadership team,” said Bonny Heeren, CEO of Heliospectra. “Her deep financial acumen and strategic mindset align perfectly with our vision for sustainable growth and innovation in horticultural lighting. We look forward to her contributions as we gear up for growth and continue to expand our global footprint.”
Mahta holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg and has a proven track record of optimizing financial performance in dynamic and fast-paced industries. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving Heliospectra’s long-term financial health and supporting its mission to revolutionize intelligent lighting solutions for sustainable agriculture.
“I am honored to join Heliospectra at such an exciting time in its journey,” said Mahta Akasereh. “The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is truly inspiring, and I am especially impressed by the strong support and dedication of our shareholders as we enter this next phase of growth. With the restructuring phase now completed and a clear strategic direction set by the board and the management team since early 2022, I look forward to contributing to Heliospectra’s continued success and financial strength.”
This information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 15:30 CET on March 13, 2025.
For More Information:
Rebecca Nordin, Head of IR at Heliospectra | +46 (0)72 536 8116 | ir@heliospectra.com
Heliospectra AB (publ) (Nasdaq First North Growth Market: HELIO) was founded in 2006 in Sweden by plant scientists and biologists with one vision – to make crop production more intelligent and resource-efficient. Today, with customers across seven continents, Heliospectra is the global leader in innovative horticulture lighting technology, custom light control systems and specialized services for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments. Designed by growers for growers, Heliospectra builds customized LED lighting strategies and controls to automate production schedules, forecast yields and monitor crop health and performance with real-time data and response, to deliver the light plants love and the consistent results growers need.
For more information, please visit https://www.heliospectra.com.
Company HELIO is listed at Nasdaq First North Growth Market with Redeye AB as Certified Adviser.
