Board of Directors
The board is the highest decision-making body after the general meeting. Pursuant to the Swedish Companies Act, the board is responsible for the Company’s management and organisation. The board must continuously assess the Company’s financial situation and ensure that the Company’s organisation is designed so that accounting, asset management and the Company’s financial conditions are otherwise controlled in a satisfactory manner.
In addition, the board must establish the overall objectives of the Company’s operations and decide on the Company’s strategy for achieving the goals and continuously assess the Company’s executive management. The board is also responsible for ensuring that the Company’s financial reports are prepared in the right time. Furthermore, the board appoints the CEO.
Sven Hagströmer, born 1943
Chairman of the board since 2021
Education and professional experience: Studies in economics, business administration and statistics at Stockholm University. Over 40 years of experience from investment activities and has, among other things, been involved in founding Creades and Avanza. Previous experiences include senior positions at Investment AB Öresund and Hagströmer & Qviberg.
Other ongoing assignments: Chairman of the board of Avanza Bank AB, Avanza Bank Holding AB (publ), Biovestor Aktiebolag and Creades AB (publ). Board member of Bostadsrättsföreningen Alberget 4A.
Previous assignments (completed during the past five years): Chairman of the board of Försäkringsaktiebolaget Avanza Pension (2011-2018) and Enochfemtio AB (2011-2017). Board member of Doberman AB (2013-2020), New Group Stockholm AB (2013-2020), Fotografiska Stockholm AB (2015-2017) and Bostadsrättsföreningen Furiren no. 9 (2015-2019).
Holding in the Company: -
Not independent in relation to the Company and its management, not independent in relation to major shareholders.
Peter Nilsson, born 1962
Deputy chairman of the board since 2021
Education and professional experience: M.Sc. in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics. Senior Industrial Advisor within EQT since 2003. Previous positions include being the CEO and chairman of the board of Duni and Sanitec as well as a number of management positions within the Swedish Match group.
Other ongoing assignments: Chairman of the board of Adapteo OY, Lindab International AB, Poleved Industrial Performance AB and Unilode Aviation Solutions AG. Board member of Dagar hf, Lindab LTIP17-19 AB and Team Tråd & Galler Holding AB (and other companies within the Tråd & Galler group).
Previous assignments (completed during the past five years): Chairman of the board of House of Flowers Sweden AB (2018-2019), Independent Vetcare Limited (2016-2019), Earl Holding III AB (2016-2018), Eton AB (2016-2018) and Eton Group AB (2016-2018). Deputy chairman of the board of Cramo OY (2016-2020). Board member of Svalkande Kyla AB (2014-2019), Evidensia Holding AB (2016-2017) (and other companies within the Evidensia group).
Holding in the Company: 70,000 shares (through company).
Independent in relation to the Company and its management, independent in relation to major shareholders.
Anna Nordell-Westling, born 1979
Board member since 2021
Education and professional experience: B.Sc. in Marketing from San José State University. Co-founder, partner and marketing director at the AI company Sana Labs and senior advisor to AI Sweden and AI Sustainability Center. Previous positions include founder and senior market strategist at Dablju Strategy & Insight and senior market strategist at Saatchi & Saatchi and KING.
Other ongoing assignments: Board member of Dablju AB and Uppsala Innovation Centre AB.
Previous assignments (completed during the past five years): Board member of Stockholm AI (2016-2019).
Holding in the Company: 1,000 shares.
Independent in relation to the Company and its management, independent in relation to major shareholders.
Anna Ryott, born 1972
Board member since 2021
Education and professional experience: M.Sc. in Business and Economics from Stockholm University. Principal at Summa Equity. Previous positions include Secretary General for SOS Barnbyar, Head of Collection at Unicef Sverige, deputy CEO of Storåkers McCann and management consultant at McKinsey & Co.
Other ongoing assignments: Chairman of the board of Heart17 AB. Board member of Aktiebolaget Anders Löfberg, Anna Ryott AB, Axel Johnson Aktiebolag, Bonnier Business Media Sweden AB, Cake 0 emission AB, Dagens Industri Aktiebolag, Ryott Cap AB, UNDP SDG Impact Steering Group and World Childhood Foundation.
Previous assignments (completed during the past five years): Chairman of the board of Summa Equity AB (2018-2020). Board member of LGT VP (2019-2021). Board member (2017-2021) and deputy CEO (2017-2018) of Norrsken Foundation. CEO of Swedfund International AB (2013-2017).
Holding in the Company: 2,500 shares (through company).
Independent in relation to the Company and its management, independent in relation to major shareholders.
Annika Sigfrid, born 1974
Board member since 2021
Education and professional experience: M.Sc. in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics. Previous positions include, inter alia, Managing Director, Global Head of Equity Capital Markets at Nordea, Head of ECM Sweden at ABG Sundal Collier and ECM at D. Carnegie.
Other ongoing assignments: Board member of Ansinva AB and Voicemachine Sweden AB.
Previous assignments (completed during the past five years): -
Holding in the Company: 6,000 shares.
Independent in relation to the Company and its management, independent in relation to major shareholders.
Pär Svärdson, born 1969
Board member since 2021
Education and professional experience: M.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics and M.Sc. in Business and Economics from Linköping University. Founder of Apotea. Previous positions include founder and CEO of Adlibris and management consultant at Accenture.
Other ongoing assignments: Board member and CEO of Apotea AB and Apolea holding AB. Board member of By Margaux AB, Delitea AB, Ecopelag AB, Happy Yachting AB, Laulima AB (and other companies within the Laulima Group), MARGE Arkitekter Aktiebolag, Open Air Group AB, Open Air Holding AB, SA Service AB, Sail Racing International AB, SOS Barnbyar, Tromelin AB and Widforss 1729 AB. CEO of Allalin AB.
Previous assignments (completed during the past five years): Chairman of the board of Widforss 1729 AB (2016-2018). Board member of Solkompaniet Sverige AB (2016-2020), Vintjänsten 2004 Holding AB (2013-2019) and Hööks HoldCo AB (2014-2017).
Holding in the Company: 20,000 shares.
Independent in relation to the Company and its management, independent in relation to major shareholders.
Hans Toll, born 1970
Board member since 2021
Education and professional experience: M.Sc. in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics. Previous positions include deputy CEO and Head of Bank & Investments at Avanza Bank, Portfolio Manager at RAM Rational Asset Management and Share Analyst at Investor.
Other ongoing assignments: Chairman of the board of Bright Sunday AB. Board member of Avanza Bank AB, Avanza Bank Holding AB (publ), Avanza Fonder AB and WeMind AB.
Previous assignments (completed during the past five years): -
Holding in the Company: 15 000 shares (through pension)
Not independent in relation to the Company and its management, not independent in relation to major shareholders.