BONESUPPORT Announces CEO Transition: Torbjörn Sköld to Succeed Emil Billbäck
Company - People | Apr 28, 2025 | HealthCap Venture Capital
BONESUPPORT, an innovative company in orthobiologics, has announced a transition in its senior leadership with Emil Billbäck stepping down from his role as CEO after 7.5 years to become a Senior Advisor. Torbjörn Sköld, with a strong background in MedTech, will assume the role of CEO effective September 1, 2025. Sköld is recognized for his international experience and successful commercial and leadership track record. Under Billbäck's leadership, BONESUPPORT evolved into a profitable and fast-growing entity. Sköld is committed to continuing the company's trajectory in transforming bone injury care through evidence-based innovations. Billbäck expresses confidence in Sköld’s capabilities and will continue to contribute strategically in his advisory role. HealthCap Venture Capital backs the company, which has achieved significant growth and is positioned well for future success.
Sectors
- Orthobiologics
- Medical Technology
Geography
- Sweden – BONESUPPORT is based in Lund, Sweden, and their key operational and strategic decisions will influence the Swedish MedTech landscape.
Industry
- Orthobiologics – The industry involves medical products used to help heal injuries or defects in bones, including bone grafts and the development of substitutes like those created by BONESUPPORT.
- Medical Technology – MedTech encompasses technological solutions for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, aligning with BONESUPPORT's innovative bio-ceramic bone graft substitutes.
Financials
- SEK 899 million – Reported net sales of BONESUPPORT for the year 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONESUPPORT Holding AB | Target Company | Company | A MedTech company specializing in injectable bio-ceramic bone graft substitutes. |
| Emil Billbäck | Outgoing CEO/Senior Advisor | Person | Current CEO transitioning to Senior Advisor role, credited with leading significant growth at BONESUPPORT. |
| Torbjörn Sköld | Incoming CEO | Person | Appointed as incoming CEO, bringing extensive experience in MedTech. |
| HealthCap Venture Capital | Investor | Company | A private equity firm backing companies like BONESUPPORT. |
| Cord Communications | PR Advisor | Company | Provides public relations support for BONESUPPORT. |
| Lennart Johansson | Spokesperson | Person | Provided a statement regarding the CEO transition. |