# Hannes Wallin

> Hannes Wallin is the Swedish founder and chairman of Fractal Design, the Gothenburg-based PC hardware company he started in 2007. Previously the founder of hardware distributor GTEK, he led Fractal through its international expansion and 2021 public listing before Jonas Holst succeeded him as CEO in January 2024. His public interviews describe a focus on restrained design, customer feedback and practical product development.

- **Role:** Founder and Chairman of the Board at Fractal Design (Fractal Gaming Group AB)
- **Organizations:** Fractal Design, Fractal Gaming Group AB, GTEK, JHD Holding AB, Långholmen Holding AB, SANNPA Ltd
- **From:** Gothenburg, Sweden
- **Nationality:** Swedish
- **Education:** Rudebecks Gymnasium
- **Known for:** Founded Fractal Design in 2007 and led the company as CEO until the end of 2023., Led Fractal through its February 2021 public listing., Built GTEK before its acquisition by Captech in 2008.

## Career timeline

- **c. 2000** — Founded GTEK, importing and distributing enthusiast computer hardware in Sweden.
- **2007** — Founded Fractal Design.
- **2008** — Captech acquired GTEK; the distribution business continued within Captech.
- **2009** — Fractal introduced the Define R2 computer case.
- **2016** — Litorina invested in Fractal Design.
- **2021** — Fractal shares began trading on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market on 11 February.
- **2023** — Announced his decision to leave the CEO role; Jonas Holst was appointed successor.
- **2024** — Holst became CEO on 1 January; Wallin became chairman during 2024.
- **2026** — Continues as chairman on the official board page and in a September company announcement.

## Achievements

- Founded Fractal Design in 2007 and led the company as CEO until the end of 2023.
- Led Fractal through its February 2021 public listing.
- Built GTEK before its acquisition by Captech in 2008.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Identified as chairman in Fractal’s announcement that Hanna Mannberg had resigned from the board on 4 September.
- **2026-03** — The nomination committee proposed his re-election as chairman alongside four new directors.

## Links

- Website: https://www.fractal-design.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-wallin-12b6704/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22