August joins from McKinsey & Company, where he spent thirteen years advising organisations across industries. He brings a strong background in strategy and organisational development to his new role leading Safecto's growing portfolio of European safety brands.

"I'm excited to have joined Safecto as Group CEO. I look forward to joining forces with Systematic Growth and the existing brands G-Iron, Lifehammer, Marine Fire Safety and Nobel Fire Systems. We are building a group of leading European brands in critical safety technologies serving the most demanding end-markets. Through scale and collaboration, we will continue strengthening our offering to both existing and new customers."

August Runge, CEO, Safecto

"August brings authentic leadership and a sharp business mindset that align well with how we build Safecto. We are delighted to welcome him and excited about what lies ahead."

Jakob Holm, Chairman of the Board, Safecto

About Safecto
We provide certified safety solutions, services and OEM products that protect people and assets in high-risk environments. Our integrated technologies strengthen risk mitigation and improve emergency preparedness. Our customers operate across sectors such as energy, marine, industrials, infrastructure and defence, where reliability and regulatory compliance are critical.