Meet our employees
Get to know some Lesjöfors people and find out how they got started and what’s so special about working at Lesjöfors.
Experienced Professionals
Marcela Valúšková
Managing Director
FUNCTION
I am the managing director of Lesjöfors Springs Slovakia, which means I am in charge of operation and development of our business. My company specializes in the manufacture of torsion springs, compressions springs and wire forms.
ONBOARDING
After my studies at the University of Economics in Bratislava, I took on a position as business manager in the company Centrum B in 2002, which Lesjöfors acquired in 2013. Back then, we were 11 employees, today we are 50. It has been amazing to be a part of the journey where I have experienced both professional and personal growth alongside with the company’s development.
SKILLS
Besides my economical skills, I am a relationship-oriented person and like to work close to professional people to achieve common goals. I get great satisfaction when I see both people and business develop. I see the company as a part of my family.
WHY LESJÖFORS
I really like to be a part of the global context that the Lesjöfors group offer. With joined forces and a constant exchange of skills, creativity and capacity, we have a winning team and I am happy to contribute with my drop to the success. I have never regret the decision to join the company and there is still new challenges to take on.
Christian Olsson
Technical Manager
FUNCTION
I am the technical manager of Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar in Herrljunga, Sweden. My team’s workdays are filled with technological challenges to solve in collaboration with our customers’ project managers. We mainly focus on the manufacture of customized compression and tension springs.
ONBOARDING
I have worked in the company since 1995, and the reason for my long employment is that this area of competence offers so many challenges. I like to take on new development projects; my skills and knowledge expand while we solve the customer’s problem.
SKILLS
I started out at a technical college. From there on, I have added courses in management and deep-dived into technical subjects. Since I have worked on most positions in the company, I know the great opportunities our company have in developing both our business and our people.
WHY LESJÖFORS
I have a gigantic technological interest, which I have been able to explore constantly in Lesjöfors. Springs are basic elements in all industries and consequently you meet requirements ranging everything from Formula 1 to space industry and medical technology. I want to develop together with the company and I see myself as a possible managing director in a couple of years.