Board of Directors

Xer Technologies’ Board of Directors brings together extensive experience from technology, defence, international business, finance, governance, and strategic growth. With complementary backgrounds and a shared commitment to long-term value creation, the Board provides strategic guidance and oversight to support Xer Technologies’ continued development and global expansion.

John d’Abo, Chairman since 2021

John d’Abo brings more than 30 years of international experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. He previously served as Executive Chairman of Rex International Holding, a publicly listed energy and technology company and majority shareholder of Xer, and has advised companies across multiple sectors on capital raising, growth, and corporate strategy. His career includes senior positions at leading global financial institutions including Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit Suisse, CLSA, and HSBC across Europe and Asia. John brings extensive expertise in corporate governance, capital markets, international business development, and strategic growth.

Martin Lidgren, Director since 2025 

Martin Lidgren is an entrepreneur and business leader with experience in corporate governance, investment management, and business development. He serves as Chairman of Ladan i Boarp-Båstad AB and Lågprisladan Intressenter AB, and as CEO of Trolleholms Slott AB. Martin also holds board positions in several private investment and advisory companies. He studied Statistics and Economics with a specialization in Business Administration and Marketing at Lund University. Martin is independent in relation to the Company and its management, but not in relation to major shareholders.

Pär Gunnarsson, Independent Director since 2026

Pär Gunnarsson brings more than three decades of experience in security management, intelligence, and business continuity. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Ericsson, where he held several senior leadership roles. Prior to Ericsson, he held security leadership positions at Tele2 and Telenordia, and earlier served with the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service (MUST). Pär is independent in relation to the Company, its senior executives, and major shareholders.

Patrik Högberg, Independent Director since 2026

Patrik Högberg is an experienced international executive with extensive leadership experience in security, critical infrastructure, and technology-enabled services. He previously held senior executive positions at Loomis, a global leader in cash management and secure logistics, including Regional Vice President Europe and Country President UK. Prior to Loomis, he served as CEO of Norstedts Juridik, Sweden’s leading provider of legal information and compliance solutions. Patrik brings expertise in security operations, business resilience, governance, and international growth. Patrik is independent in relation to the Company, its senior executives, and major shareholders.

Håkan Behmer, Independent Director since 2026

Håkan Behmer brings extensive experience in corporate governance, tax law, and financial services. He previously served as Tax Partner and Head of Tax Sweden at BDO Sweden, one of the world’s leading accounting and advisory firms, and as Head of Tax and Legal for Privatbanken at Carnegie Investment Bank. Håkan is also an adjunct lecturer in commercial law and tax law at Lund University and serves as Chairman and Board Member of several privately held companies. Håkan is independent in relation to the Company, its senior executives, and major shareholders.