From Strategy to Execution: SHL Healthcare's Path to Sustainable Growth

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - Jan 14 2025 - As SHL Healthcare looks toward 2026, the company is entering a new phase - defined by clear strategic direction, strong execution, and long-term sustainable growth. With a new long-term strategy in place, the focus is clear: deliver excellence in MedTech manufacturing while building a resilient, people-driven organization.

In this Business Insights interview, CEO Conny Jakobsson outlines how SHL Healthcare is translating vision into action - strengthening customer partnerships, investing in people and capabilities, and positioning the company for sustained success in a rapidly evolving global MedTech landscape.

As SHL Healthcare looks toward 2026, what are the key strategic priorities driving the company forward?

Conny Jakobsson: We have defined a new five-year strategy, supported by a refreshed Mission, Vision, and Core Values. In 2026, our primary focus is fast execution-driving organic growth, improving profitability, strengthening customer focus, and delivering efficiently on our existing projects in line with customer expectations. At the same time, we are continuing to strengthen collaboration both internally and externally to ensure sustainable, long-term growth.

How is SHL Healthcare embracing the idea of "Excellence in MedTech" in its strategy and operations?

Conny Jakobsson: Our guiding principle is "Excellence in everything we do." As a developer and manufacturer with a strong focus on MedTech, this is non-negotiable. By consistently delivering excellence, we ensure that our customers - and ultimately the patients - can rely on the quality, safety, and performance of our products.

Are there particular capabilities, technologies, or partnerships you expect to play a bigger role in the coming years?

Conny Jakobsson: Beyond 2026, growth will be driven by new technologies and expanded capabilities within our offering. We aim to be at the forefront of manufacturing solutions, with increased automation and AI integration across our processes. Strengthening collaboration with strategic partners is also a priority, enabling us to deliver broader, more integrated solutions across development and manufacturing. Furthermore, sustainability remains a key long-term focus - for our people, our business, and our environment.

As you look toward the end of 2026, what outcomes would you like SHL Healthcare to be recognized for?

Conny Jakobsson: 2026 should be the year SHL Healthcare is recognized as the employer people want to work for, delivering on our promises to customers and strengthening our reputation as the most trusted manufacturing partner in our industry.

Full interview: https://shl-healthcare.com/2026/01/12/business-insights-from-strategy-to-execution-shl-healthcares-path-to-sustainable-growth/

Media Contact:
Maria Docheva | Marketing Specialist
maria.docheva@shl-healthcare.com
https://shl-healthcare.com

SHL Healthcare is a leading contract developer and manufacturer of MedTech devices and advanced industrial applications. The company specializes in serving the patient handling, pressure injury prevention, and compression therapy markets, as well as the broader medical soft goods sector. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and operational excellence, SHL Healthcare delivers efficient manufacturing solutions that elevate products, optimize operations, and support long-term success for its partners.

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