Capture Energy appoints Niklas Tjäder as new CEO
Gothenburg, Sweden – October 30, 2025 – Capture Energy today announced a leadership transition as Morten Hagen steps down from his role as Chief Executive Officer to focus on the company’s strategic Platform Intelligence initiatives. Niklas Tjäder, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will assume the role of CEO effective immediately.
Morten Hagen, who has led Capture Energy as CEO since the company’s founding, has driven significant growth and established the company as a key player in the energy sector. He will remain with the company to spearhead the development and expansion of Capture Energy’s Platform Intelligence services – the company’s AI and Cloud offerings – areas identified as critical to the company’s future growth strategy.
“Leading Capture Energy from its inception has been an incredible journey,” said Morten Hagen. “We’ve built something truly special, and I’m proud of how far we’ve come. As we continue to evolve and expand our technology capabilities, I’m excited to dedicate my full attention to Platform Intelligence, which represents significant opportunities for innovation and value creation. I have complete confidence in Niklas’s ability to lead the company forward into its next chapter.”
Niklas Tjäder brings extensive commercial and strategic expertise to the role of CEO. With a proven track record in scaling the commercial engine, driving market expansion, and leading organizations, his strategic acumen positions him well to guide Capture Energy’s continued growth and evolution.
“I’m honored to take on this responsibility at such an exciting time for Capture Energy,” said Niklas Tjäder. “Our founders Morten and Johan have built an exceptional foundation, and we have a talented team and strong momentum. I’ve also felt an enormous level of trust from our Board throughout this transition. I look forward to building on our success while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
About Capture Energy
Established in 2023, Capture Energy is a leading provider of innovative battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the European energy storage and flexibility markets. The company delivers large-scale, turnkey BESS solutions scalable from 0.5 MW and up, featuring the Capture Controller and the Capture Cloud platform – an advanced, cloud-native software platform that manages flexibility services and optimizes asset performance. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
