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Gothenburg, Se

Gothenburg, Sweden

JOBmeal is the leading provider of office coffee services in Sweden and Finland with nation-wide presence through 35 local offices with an annual turnover of approx. SEK 650 million and 400 employees. JOBmeal is owned by world’s largest dedicated roaster, Jacobs Douwe Egberts since October 2018. Responsible for six branch offices making out the West Swedish region. • Managed full turnaround throughout the region since start.• Increased organic EBITDA by 68%, despite pandemic.•… Show more JOBmeal is the leading provider of office coffee services in Sweden and Finland with nation-wide presence through 35 local offices with an annual turnover of approx. SEK 650 million and 400 employees. JOBmeal is owned by world’s largest dedicated roaster, Jacobs Douwe Egberts since October 2018. Responsible for six branch offices making out the West Swedish region. • Managed full turnaround throughout the region since start.• Increased organic EBITDA by 68%, despite pandemic.• Successful post-merger integration of three offices.• Of all our branch offices, four of West Sweden offices top leadership ranks.• Singlehandedly managed to certify the entire Swedish operation for ISO9001 and 14001, on time and budget• Awarded Trouble Shooter of the year 2018, Region of the year 2019, Achievement Award for Extraordinary Accomplishments 2021 and Region of the year 2022. Member of corporate executive committee and JDE Professional Nordic Extended Leadership Team. P/L and personnel responsibility. Show less

Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothia Towers is part of the Swedish Exhibition Group and is Europe's fifth largest venue for meetings of people from all over the world. In addition to hotels and restaurants, there is over 40,000 square meters area for conference, convention, party, event, exhibition and show. We have 1200 rooms and suites, from comfort to highest international luxury. Responsible for the overall operation and strategic development of the company’s public restaurants; Incontro, Heaven23, West Coast, then… Show more Gothia Towers is part of the Swedish Exhibition Group and is Europe's fifth largest venue for meetings of people from all over the world. In addition to hotels and restaurants, there is over 40,000 square meters area for conference, convention, party, event, exhibition and show. We have 1200 rooms and suites, from comfort to highest international luxury. Responsible for the overall operation and strategic development of the company’s public restaurants; Incontro, Heaven23, West Coast, then Michelin awarded Upper House Dining and Twentyfourseven with about 270 employees.• Analysis of financial status of entire department and increased profitability on several levels.• Work with concept update of entire business’ brand portfolio and head redesign projects• Made significant organizational changes focusing on efficiency and succession planning• Focus on massive organizational realignment from order oriented to sales focused.Member of business unit’s executive group. P/L and personnel responsibility Show less

Gothenburg, Sweden

Casino Cosmopol operated the four International casinos in Sweden. The Gothenburg operation employs some 450 devoted co-workers and serves about 1000 guests every day, throughout the year. Begun as part time waiter and was quickly promoted to F&B Manager with full responsibility for the entire F&B operation consisting of three restaurants, one coffee shop and three full service bars. Personnel responsibility for some 70 co-workers, one sales manager and five operational managers. The position… Show more Casino Cosmopol operated the four International casinos in Sweden. The Gothenburg operation employs some 450 devoted co-workers and serves about 1000 guests every day, throughout the year. Begun as part time waiter and was quickly promoted to F&B Manager with full responsibility for the entire F&B operation consisting of three restaurants, one coffee shop and three full service bars. Personnel responsibility for some 70 co-workers, one sales manager and five operational managers. The position was expanded in 2013 with added responsibility for all entertainment and artists, sales and events, booking and local marketing. President and leader for the central strategic management group of all casinos’ F&B, entertainment, and sales operations.• Increased co-worker satisfaction index from 63 to 100%• Led fundamental internal change process in the surges of changed Swedish competition law• Initiated and negotiated procurement partnership for all casinos, thus lowering total procurement costs by some 10%• Business development of the department and refurbishing of all sales units. Created uniform F&B concept both for guest and personnel restaurants in all casinos• Ongoing efforts towards decreasing cost have increased profit to all time highMember of executive group. P/L and personnel responsibility Show less

Gothenburg, Sweden

Self-employed consultant with emphasis on interim sales and marketing leadership and management during transition phases such as Home PC reform and post merger integration.

Gothenburg, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Norway

CBN offers business strategic advice through qualified think-tanking for CEO, CFO and HR-directors in Nordic blue chip corporations. Responsibilities included: * Design and production of the company’s delivery to clients * Business development, repeat sales and communication strategy. * Advanced top-level solution selling * Boosted repeat business to 81% and customer satisfaction to 93%. * Leadership Member of executive group. P/L and personnel responsibility

Gothenburg, Sweden

Spero develops and sells instant scratch card lottery tickets on the Swedish market through 5000 retailers. In charge of start-up, the company’s strategic and operational marketing and sales activities, including all marketing decisions, category mgt and product development, and day-to-day management of sales and marketing unit. Upon leaving, the company grossed some 80 MSEK with 12 employees. Strong focus in developing entrepreneurship. • Responsible for entrepreneurship of the new… Show more Spero develops and sells instant scratch card lottery tickets on the Swedish market through 5000 retailers. In charge of start-up, the company’s strategic and operational marketing and sales activities, including all marketing decisions, category mgt and product development, and day-to-day management of sales and marketing unit. Upon leaving, the company grossed some 80 MSEK with 12 employees. Strong focus in developing entrepreneurship. • Responsible for entrepreneurship of the new company’s sales & marketing function• Built and negotiated retail network of some 5000 retailers within small and national grocery chains in nine months• Responsible for procurement of ad and media agencies (Forsman & Bodenfors and MindShare) and production of lottery tickets in Canada and POS material• Exceeded sales budget for first year by 24% and EBIT target by 25%Member of executive group. P/L and personnel responsibility Show less

Kungsbacka, Sweden; Birkeröd, Denmark; Kaarina, Finland; Oslo, Norway

Begun as marketing coordinator for Swedish marketing department. Advanced to Nordic product manager with responsibility for brand management of four consumer product ranges in the Nordics and Baltic states. Classical product management FMCG towards eight countries in one end and HQ in the other. Coaching of sales forces in all Nordic countries. Initiated, planned, and implemented major change process in CRM in the Nordics. • Nordic product manager for Hansaplast, Eucerin Dry Skin… Show more Begun as marketing coordinator for Swedish marketing department. Advanced to Nordic product manager with responsibility for brand management of four consumer product ranges in the Nordics and Baltic states. Classical product management FMCG towards eight countries in one end and HQ in the other. Coaching of sales forces in all Nordic countries. Initiated, planned, and implemented major change process in CRM in the Nordics. • Nordic product manager for Hansaplast, Eucerin Dry Skin, Eucerin Sun, Futuro, Harmony• Result and launch decisions for all brands, sales and marketing plans, production planning• Contractor’s liability towards ad and media agencies (Fältman & Malmén and Carat) and POS materials• Exceeded sales and EBIT budget by 20 and 10%, respectivelyMember of divisional executive group. Global matrix organisation Show less

Gothenburg, Sweden; Borås, Sweden

Begun as a district sales representative of digital and analog print- & copy solutions. Responsible for own sales budget of approx. SEK 1mkr/year. Apart from sales duties, I negotiated frame agreements for local business associations and corporate accounts. Subsequently responsible for the successful launch of a subsidiary in Borås. * Goal oriented, self motivated solution selling * Achieved sales excellence awards * Leadership * Start-up managementP/L and personnel… Show more Begun as a district sales representative of digital and analog print- & copy solutions. Responsible for own sales budget of approx. SEK 1mkr/year. Apart from sales duties, I negotiated frame agreements for local business associations and corporate accounts. Subsequently responsible for the successful launch of a subsidiary in Borås. * Goal oriented, self motivated solution selling * Achieved sales excellence awards * Leadership * Start-up managementP/L and personnel responsibility Show less

K3, Karlsborg

Ranger Squad Leader during conscription at Livregementets Husarer, K3. Personnel responsibility

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Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Hotel & Restaurant/Institutional Management, 3,76/4,00

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Golden Quill Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude University degree in economics and management.