Lilium N.V., the developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has announced the appointment of Johan Malmqvist as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 1, 2024. With over 25 years of experience as a CFO in global public and private companies across various sectors and geographies, Johan Malmqvist brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Johan Malmqvist succeeds Oliver Vogelgesang, who has been with Lilium since 2021, initially joining as Senior Vice President of Finance & Controlling.
Most recently, Johan served as CFO at Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, a premium electric vehicle manufacturer. In this capacity, he led Polestar’s financial organization, overseeing finance, tax, treasury, and investor relations. Johan played a crucial role in guiding Polestar through its U.S. public listing and spearheaded the company’s capital formation activities. Prior to his tenure at Polestar, Johan served for over seven years as CFO at Dole Food Company, a global distributor and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables. During his time at Dole, Johan was instrumental in navigating the company through its merger with Total Produce and its subsequent reemergence as a public company.