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Mölnlycke Health Care inaugurates new global headquarters at GoCo Health Innovation City

Gothenburg, Sweden. 21 May 2025 – Mölnlycke Health Care, a global leader in MedTech, has officially opened its new global headquarters at GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, Sweden—a major milestone in its journey to drive sustainable healthcare innovation.

The grand opening brought together business partners and thought leaders from industry, academia and healthcare. A highlight was a panel discussion entitled “Who should lead the transformation towards sustainable healthcare,” featuring:

  • Petra Noreback, State Secretary to the Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health
  • Christian Cederholm, Chief Executive Officer of Investor AB
  • Boubou Hallberg, Chief Executive Officer of Sahlgrenska University Hospital
  • Jenny Nyström, Dean of Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg
  • Emma Wright, Chief Medical Officer, Mölnlycke
  • Zlatko Rihter, Chief Executive Officer, Mölnlycke

The discussion underscored the urgency—and opportunity—of transformation towards sustainable healthcare, as well as the critical role of cross-sector collaboration to achieve this.

Zlatko Rihter, CEO, Mölnlycke commented “We’re proud to open the doors of our new HQ for this special evening. Our move to GoCo Health Innovation City was driven by our ambition to foster partnerships to speed up innovation towards sustainable healthcare; and this was echoed by the panel who spoke about the importance of collaboration to drive true change that benefits both people and planet.”  

The new headquarters triples Mölnlycke’s laboratory space, significantly expanding its capacity for research and development. Designed for flexibility, collaboration and employee wellbeing, the headquarters sets a new standard for sustainable and future-ready workplaces. Positioned within one of Sweden’s most dynamic life science ecosystems, the facility enhances Mölnlycke’s ability to attract top global talent and co-create with health innovators.

“This wonderful building is more than just bricks and mortar—it embodies the boldness and passion that define Mölnlycke,” Rihter added. “We’re excited to be part of a community that shares our vision of smarter, safer and more sustainable healthcare.”

With this investment, Mölnlycke reaffirms its commitment to Sweden’s MedTech leadership—and to revolutionising care for people and planet.

For more information, please contact: 

Jamie Smith

External Media ＆ Financial Relations Manager

Phone: +4673 773 39 00