Johan Dasht appointed new SVP Business Area Generation

Johan Dasht has been appointed as Senior Vice President Business Area Generation at Vattenfall, which covers the company’s operations in hydro and nuclear power. Currently heading the Vattenfall’s hydro operations in the Nordics, Dasht will succeed Torbjörn Wahlborg, who has chosen to leave the company after a long and successful career. He will start in his new role on November 1.

Johan has 20 years of experience from the energy sector, with 15 years in nuclear. He joined Vattenfall in 2020 as CEO of SKB, the Swedish nuclear fuel and waste management company, and was previously the CEO of the Swedish nuclear energy company OKG AB.

“Johan has solid experience of our business and a broad perspective on our most important issues. He is also a valued leader, known for his clarity and results orientation. I really look forward to welcoming him to Vattenfall's group management”, says Anna Borg, Vattenfall’s CEO.

“I’m humble and honored to join Vattenfall’s executive group management team”, says Johan Dasht. “We are in a time where we must secure and develop our electricity production while facing the opportunity of further expanding it. Working at Vattenfall in this regard is very inspiring where we have a clear vision, strong competence and, above all, committed employees.”

Johan Dasht will report to Vattenfall’s CEO Anna Borg and will be a member of the Executive Group Management team.

For more information, please contact:

Vattenfall Press Office, +46 8 739 50 10, press@vattenfall.com