Management
GIOVANNI FILI, FOUNDER, CEO & BOARD MEMBER
Giovanni Fili is an experienced entrepreneur and private investor with more than 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship and 13 years of experience in commercializing high-tech innovations. He founded Exeger in 2009. The goal for Exeger has from the beginning been to develop and commercialize a new generation of solar cell technology better suited for everyday life.
Giovanni has been part of several governmental round table discussions and advisory groups regarding the future sustainable energy technology. He has also participated in official state visits representing the future of Swedish industry. Giovanni was previously appointed as a permanent member of the entrepreneurial forum to advise Minister Mikael Damberg on the entrepreneurial climate in Sweden. He is an experienced speaker and is frequently participating on global panels and talks.
In 2021, Giovanni and Dr. Henrik Lindström received the European Inventor Award in the SME category for the patented solar cell material Powerfoyle.
Giovanni holds an M.Sc. in Business and Administration with a double major in Finance and Information Management from the Stockholm School of Economics.
DR. HENRIK LINDSTRÖM, CHIEF TECHNology OFFICER
Dr. Henrik Lindström is Exeger’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He is responsible for research, product development and production integration. Henrik is a pioneer within the field of dye-sensitized cell (DSSC) technology and has more than 20 years of research experience in the solar energy sector. He holds several approved and pending patents and is a well-regarded researcher with a close relationship with Professor Michael Grätzel at the EPFL in Lausanne. Henrik has published 41 articles and has an h-index of 25 (as reference, a university professor usually has around 18) with more than 5,800 citations.
Henrik and his research team at Uppsala University were the first to reproduce the “Grätzel cell” in 1994. Later in 1998, he became the first scientist to produce a solar cell on a flexible plastic substrate. Prior to joining Exeger in 2009, he worked as a postdoctoral scientist at the National Institute for Materials Science in Tsukuba, Japan, and as an industrial researcher for the nanotechnology firm NTERA, Inc. in Dublin.
In 2021, Henrik and Giovanni Fili received the European Inventor Award in the SME category for the patented solar cell material Powerfoyle.
Henrik holds a Ph.D. in DSSC Solar Cells and Li batteries as well as a bachelor’s degree in inorganic chemistry from Uppsala University.
Lucas Ternqvist, Interim CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Lucas Ternqvist is Interim Chief Financial Officer since July 2025 and is responsible for financial management and funding.
Since joining Exeger in 2021, Lucas has held roles across product, operations, and finance, gaining a deep understanding of Exeger’s end-to-end operations. He has led efforts across product management and commercial analysis within manufacturing and operations, and since 2023, been closely involved in financial planning and funding activities.
Lucas holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.
JOAKIM ÅHSBERG, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Joakim Åhsberg is Exeger’s Chief HR Officer (CHRO) since 2019 and an advocate for people-centric talent and HR management. He is passionate about providing a business partnering model in line with the overall business strategy.
Joakim has 20 years of experience managing growth, cultural and strategic initiatives designed to accelerate the business. He was previously with SBAB Bank AB and Trygg Hansa insurance company, where he was responsible for developing and implementing people-related change initiatives across the business. Joakim provided advice, guidance, and support to leadership on all people and change-related matters ranging from people strategy and business transformation to day-to-day HR operations.
Joakim studied Business, Economics, Statistics and Political science at Master level at Uppsala University.
DR. ANDERS HENNINGSSON, CHIEF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Dr. Anders Henningsson is Exeger’s Chief Research & Development Officer (CRDO) since 2019. He oversees all R&D projects, research for the adoption of cell development and the transfer process from research to production.
Prior to joining Exeger, Anders was the VP of Research and Development at SAAB. In this role he managed the camouflage research and development for SAAB’s camouflage equipment sold to military forces globally. Before SAAB, Anders was a Business Manager at Habia Teknoflour, where he managed two production sites including manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, technical development and maintenance of equipment and facilities. Anders were part of the corporate management teams at both SAAB Barracuda and Habia Teknoflour.
Anders holds a Ph.D. in Physics, M. Sc. in Engineering Physics and M. Ed. from Uppsala University.
SIXTEN JANSSON, CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER
Sixten Jansson is Exeger’s Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO) since 2024 and oversees global manufacturing including health & safety, quality and delivery as well as productivity of the company’s full product portfolio.
Sixten has a strong background within operations and industrial manufacturing from more than 25 years of experience from paper manufacturing and banknote printing. He has held leading operational roles as Managing Director, Director of Operations and Contract & SC Director at Crane Currency part of Crane NXT. During 1999 until 2024 Sixten has been leading a transformation of production from a state owned business focusing on local products to an efficient global producer that has been part of NYSEC since 2018.
Sixten holds a Master of Science in Paper Technology and Industrial Engineering from Åbo Akademi in Finland
