Configura Welcomes Steven Jenkins as Its New CEO

LINKÖPING, Sweden — Configura has announced the appointment of Steven Jenkins as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Jenkins succeeds Stefan Persson, whose leadership helped guide Configura through a period of continued growth, platform development, and expansion across its global ecosystem.

This transition marks an important moment for the company - one that reflects both continuity and forward momentum.

A Return to Configura

Jenkins’ connection to Configura dates back to the early stages of his career, when he joined the company as a developer. During that time, he gained firsthand experience with Configura’s technology, industries, and collaborative ecosystem. That foundation shaped his professional journey and gave him a deep understanding of the platform and the community behind it.

After holding executive leadership roles outside the company, Jenkins now returns to Configura to lead its next phase of growth and innovation - bringing both fresh perspective and long-standing familiarity with the organization.

“Configura is where my career began, and returning feels both meaningful and energizing,” Jenkins said. “I’ve carried with me the lessons, relationships, and experiences from my time here throughout my career. The community that surrounds Configura - our users, manufacturers, and partners - is truly unique, and it’s a privilege to be part of it again and I look forward to leading the team through this next stage of the journey.”

Recognizing Stefan Persson’s Impact

Jenkins will continue the successful path on which Persson guided Configura. During his tenure, Persson strengthened the company’s strategic direction while deepening its commitment to collaboration and long-term innovation. He led Configura with a steady, people-focused approach, earning the trust of users, partners, manufacturers, and employees across the Configura community.

“Stefan stepped into our industry with curiosity and humility, quickly building strong relationships across a complex and evolving ecosystem,” said Peter Brandinger, Managing Director, NA. “He brought thoughtful leadership, genuine care for the company, and deep respect for the people and partnerships that define Configura. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him continued success in his next chapter.”

Persson’s leadership helped reinforce Configura’s position as a trusted platform partner across industries, and his contributions have laid a strong foundation for the company’s continued progress.

Continuing the Momentum

As he assumes leadership, Jenkins emphasized continuity alongside forward momentum. With Jenkins at the helm, Configura will continue focusing on advancing their platform that connects design, configuration, and commercial workflows across industries, while supporting the collaborative community that drives its success.

“There is a strong foundation in place and a team that knows how to build together,” Jenkins added. “I’m grateful to Stefan for his leadership and the care he has shown this company and its people. I look forward to strengthening our technology and continuing to move the platform forward in ways that support and empower this ecosystem.”

With a strong foundation, a committed team, and a global community, Configura now looks ahead to its next chapter — one defined by innovation, collaboration, and continued growth.

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About Configura

Configura creates intelligent space-planning software for manufacturers, dealers and designers in the contract furniture, kitchen and bath, material handling, industrial machinery, and laboratory and healthcare industries. The company’s software products are used worldwide. Configura Sverige AB, the parent company, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with commercial operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Tokyo, Japan and Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1990, Configura is privately owned, with 275 employees worldwide and annual sales of more than $30 million USD. More information at www.configura.com.  

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