Strategy | Expansion | Digital Transformation | International Marketing | M&A (SME) I Customer ValueAmbitious strategic leader with a passion in driving change, fostering creativity, ensuring sustainability, prioritising customer centricity and accelerating growth through innovative approaches.Successfully led digital transformations and expanded revenue streams withing the shipping, hospitality, media and event industries during periods of high volatility and complexity. I thrive on setting ambitious goals, forging new paths, and inspiring diverse teams to collaborate towards a shared vision. My approach relies on data-driven decision-making and fostering a high-performance culture.With a multicultural background and decades of experience, I possess a management toolbox that includes multinational companies, listed companies, start-ups, scale-ups and three successful exits. If you’re seeking assistance in strategy execution, growth initiatives, interim consultancy, sales elevation, leading transformation and business development, or even if you just want to discuss skiing or padel, feel free to reach out!
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FounderBusiness Insight Group Jan 2024 - PresentSweden- Market leading events such as Sustainable Business Nordic, CFO Nordic, HRx Nordic, Smart Commerce Nordic, AI & Business Futures and CyberSec Nordic- Content marketing and media platforms across Scandinavia -
Ceo, FounderBusiness Insight Middle East Aug 2017 - Present- Market leading events like IoT Middle East and Digital Health ME- Content Marketing Publisher for GCC leading media brands- Media platforms within print, online, mobile and inflight
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Senior Advisor, FounderBusiness Insight Group Inc. Feb 2016 - Dec 2022- From establishment to market leadership and exit in 5 years- Fully digitalized the traditional event into a platform business- Market leading events like Sustainable Business, CFO, AI & Business strategies, Smart Commerce -
Member Of The BoardContent Group International Jan 2014 - Dec 2015United Arab Emirates -
Senior Vice President, Nordic EventsAlma Talent Sep 2010 - Dec 2013▪ Integrated a B2B event operation into a traditional media house.▪ Member of the board of Directors. ▪ Growing P/L from scratch to 25% of the listed group's total turnover in three years▪ Heading all events for brands like Affärsvärlden, Talouselämä, Dagens Media, M&M and 10 more -
Owner, Chairman Of The BoardIir Finland, Iir Sweden, Fyi Aps, Professio Jan 2007 - Sep 2010▪ The largest business event arranger in the Nordic Countries ▪ Expanding into all the Nordic countries. Founding the healthcare event company Professio▪ Sold the business to Talentum Plc in 2010.
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Regional Director, Nordic CountriesInforma Jun 2005 - Dec 2006▪ Responsible for all IIR, IBC /Insight Events and CKU offices in Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen. ▪ Operating over 400 events annually ▪ Did a MBO taking control over the Nordic business -
Managing Director, Country ManagerIir Finland, Iir Sweden Feb 2001 - Jun 2005
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Deputy Managing Director, FinlandDdb Feb 2000 - Jan 2001 -
Strategic Planner, FinlandMccann Erickson Feb 1999 - Jan 2000 -
Senior Vice President, Business Development And HospitalityTallink Silja Oy Oct 1996 - Dec 1998- Responsible for the entire fleets hospitality operation: including tax-free, hotel, food & beverage, entertainment and campaigns.- P/L responsibility equalling 2/3 of the total company turnover.- Part of the board of directors under his 30’s. The youngest SVP in history- Developing onboard concepts that passengers can experience still today -
Business Development Manager, Helsinki - Stockholm RouteTallink Silja Oy Jan 1995 - Oct 1996- Coordinated the executive boards strategy frameworks and alternative operation models due to the changes in EU’s tax-free legislation- Co-designed retail and restaurant concepts for the flagship vessels- In charge of the customer satisfaction, service level and seasonal campaigns -
Business Controller, Purser And Conference ManagerTallink Silja Oy Sep 1988 - Jan 1995
Johan Ehrström Skills
Johan Ehrström Education Details
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Master'S Degree
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Johan Ehrström attended Hanken Svenska Handelshögskolan, Stockholm School Of Economics.
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