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# Strengthening Apstec Systems for the Future

*Press release · July 3, 2025*

> Apstec is enhancing our leadership structure to better support our global expansion and innovation roadmap. We are pleased to announce that Niclas Gustafsson has been appointed Group CEO.

Apstec is enhancing our leadership structure to better support our global expansion and innovation roadmap. We are pleased to announce that Niclas Gustafsson has been appointed Group CEO.

Stockholm July 3, 2025. Apstec Systems® (Apstec®) is entering an exciting new phase of growth. As part of our long-term strategy, we are enhancing our leadership structure to better support our global expansion and innovation roadmap. We are pleased to announce that Niclas Gustafsson has been appointed Group CEO. Niclas will oversee company-wide strategy, investor relations, and long-term business development, with a strong focus on accelerating growth across regions through sales and marketing leadership.

We are equally proud to reaffirm that Stephen Cooper will continue as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apstec Systems. Stephen plays a central role in our success and will remain fully focused on driving the operational business and delivering on our customer commitments. His deep industry experience and operational leadership remain vital to Apstec’s daily execution and continued excellence.

“We are very pleased to appoint Niclas Gustafsson Group CEO of Apstec Systems,” said David Kellermann, Chairman of Apstec’s Board of Directors. “Niclas brings a wealth of experience, and has demonstrated strong strategic vision during his time with the company. His deep understanding of the security industry, combined with a proven ability to drive growth, makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead Apstec into its next phase. The Board is confident that under Niclas’s leadership, together with Stephen Cooper as CEO, Apstec is well positioned to strengthen its global presence and deliver long-term value.”

Niclas has had a long and distinguished career in the security industry, most recently, he served as Vice President Sales at Apstec Systems and prior to that held senior roles at companies such as G4S, MilSec, Stanley Security, and Securitas Technology. Niclas began his career in airport security, where he held various senior positions, before moving into leadership roles within security services and advanced security technology systems.

- Media Inquiries — Please contact Apstec Corporate Communications

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- About Apstec — Apstec develops advanced, high-throughput screening technology to detect explosives, weapons, and narcotics. We excel in combining sophisticated detection technologies with AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions capable of simultaneously screening large numbers of people and their belongings in real-time, identifying diverse threats while ensuring a seamless, non-intrusive security process.

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## How to cite

Apstec Systems (Apstec Sweden AB (publ)). “Strengthening Apstec Systems for the Future”. Apstec, 2025-07-03. https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/strengthening-apstec-systems-for-the-future (accessed <date>).

## Company & contact

- **Company:** Apstec Systems — legal entity Apstec Sweden AB (publ)
- **Apstec Sweden AB (publ):** Strandvägen 7A, 114 56 Stockholm, Sweden ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Strandv%C3%A4gen+7A%2C+114+56+Stockholm%2C+Sweden))
- **General enquiries:** [info@apstecsystems.com](mailto:info@apstecsystems.com)
- **Phone:** +46 8 525 130 65

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