Johan Klaesson

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People, Technology and Transformation. @ Liber AB
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Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden, Sweden
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About Johan Klaesson

I am an accomplished COO, CEO, and Management & Strategy Consultant with a career built on driving change, fostering growth, and embodying a hands-on, process-oriented leadership style.As a former CEO, I successfully conceived, funded, launched, and divested two globally recognized tech companies. In my role as COO, I led operations with full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for two publicly listed, high-growth companies operating across 15+ countries in Europe. My responsibilities included recruiting top local management, building cross-country and cross-functional teams, setting up service centers, embedding data-driven decision-making, and implementing KPIs to drive operational excellence.I thrive on guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through high-growth phases and transformative changes. Whether implementing cutting-edge technologies or adapting to evolving markets, I remain steadfast in my commitment to business and customer success.Over the course of my career, I have played key roles in acquisitions, company sales, joint ventures, and secured approximately €10 million in venture capital funding. I bring a hands-on leadership approach, strong intercultural communication, and the ability to balance detail-oriented analytics with high-level strategic vision. My expertise spans scaling both startups and large-scale enterprises in dynamic environments.With a diverse background in Edtech, Media, Publishing, Telecom, SaaS, E-commerce, and tech startups, I have been instrumental in building and scaling two AI companies in Europe. I have collaborated with leading Swedish, Nordic, and European media and telecom companies to drive impactful projects and partnerships.Key Highlights:+ 20+ years of experience in operational leadership, strategic consulting, and commercial management.+ Proven track record of financial stewardship and sustainable business growth.+ Expertise in navigating complex regulatory and cultural landscapes across multiple regions.+ Skilled at scaling operations based on strategic business needs.+ Strong credentials in strategy development and execution, both in consulting and operational roles.+ Media-trained and adept at managing high-stakes communications.

Johan Klaesson's Current Company Details
Liber AB

Liber Ab

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People, Technology and Transformation.
Johan Klaesson Work Experience Details
  • Liber Ab
    Chief Operating Officer (Coo)
    Liber Ab Apr 2018 - Present
    Solna, Stockholm, Se
    Liber is a part of Infinitas Learning, a group of educational publishers who are Europe's leading providers of innovative and engaging teaching materials for all ages and different orientations. In addition to Liber, the group includes Noordhoff Uitgevers (Netherlands) and Plantyn (Belgium).My duties include but are not limited to:Managing and optimizing operations improving our skills and transforming the technology landscape to match the future needs of Liber and the Infinitas Learing Group. During the past years I have fathered and sponsored and chaired multiple transformation projects.My focus in set on hiring and managing highly skilled individuals mixing traditional teams with modern highly digital teams. I am or have been managing and optimizing engineering-, product-, IT-, Infrastructure-, content development- and studio departments to fit the new and future needs of the company.Other duties include being highly involved in group management to extend innovation within the group building common technology and teams in order to enable both growth and efficiency.Managing major part of the core staff consisting of production, learning, tooling, innovation GenAI and the PMO office.
  • Cartina Ab
    Partner And Management Consultant
    Cartina Ab Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se
    Cartina is a new breed of management consultancy focusing on digital transformation, combining operational management and digital expertise with extensive experience from strategy and management consulting.
  • Cartina Ab
    Strategy Consultant @Com Hem Ab
    Cartina Ab Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se
    Supporting Com Hem to build an overall adressable-TV strategy as well as general advisory around broadcast- and video monitizaton.Digital transformation - Media and Telecom
  • Cartina Ab
    Strategy Consultant @ Discovery Networks Sweden
    Cartina Ab Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se
    Supporting Discovery Networks Sweden and the Nordics to build an overall digital strategy and launch a (AVOD) multiscreen video monitizaton strategy and platform with a foundation of data and analytics.Overall digital tranformation strategy and AVOD sales strategy, vendor analysis, negotiation and implementation/onboarding, pricing, project management, C-level mentoring, sales and staff training, recruitment and so much more.
  • Rocker
    Advisor
    Rocker Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
    Stockholm, Se
    Modern Banking. #bank #financeAdvisory around strategy and financing.
  • Innovestor
    Advisory Board Member
    Innovestor Mar 2016 - Feb 2018
    Helsinki, Uusimaa, Fi
    The leading Premier co-investment service in with offices in the Nordics and Russia.For investors, Innovestor offers attractive opportunities to invest in carefully selected growth companies. For growth companies, Innovestor offers funding at competitive terms and valuable insight from a team of experienced professionals and industry experts. Innovestor offices are located in Helsinki, Stockholm and Moscow. Innovestor Ltd. is supervised by Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.
  • Capkore Management
    Ceo And Owner
    Capkore Management Aug 2008 - Feb 2016
    CapKore is an advisory and consultancy firm within technology, telecom and media. Currently a strong focus on monetisation of online video and data for Broadcasters, Publishers, Advertisers and Telecom operators. I also help growth companies, boards and VC's with investment advisory, M&A's, and fund raising.Also investing in and supporting Nordic tech companies contributing with hands on business development and financing strategies. Seed stages with focus on adtech, martech, data, and SaaS platforms with global ambitions and strong teams.I have helped major European publishers such as Axel Springer (DE), Sanoma (NL), Prisa (ES), Sky (UK), TV4 (SE), MTG (SE), Discovery Network (SE) with their digital and programmatic strategy, tech and vendor selection and local sales strategy. Other clients include but are not limited to: Kinnevik, Millicom, MTGx, Burt, Bemz.com, Besedo.com, Meetic.com, Sting Capital, Oculusai.com, Qvido, Reveapp.com, Apotekslinsen, Gridpro, Firstdate.com, Klippet.se, Shops & Friends, Fyndiq.com, Alpha Insights and moreVarios interim positions such as VP Sales, Head of Acquisition, Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
  • Capkore Management
    Strategy Consultant @ Discovery Networks Sweden
    Capkore Management Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
    Supporting Discovery Networks Sweden and the Nordics to build an overall digital strategy and launch a (AVOD) multiscreen video monitizaton strategy and platform with a foundation of data and analytics. Overall digital tranformation strategy and AVOD sales strategy, vendor analysis, negotiation and implementation/onboarding, pricing, project management, C-level mentoring, sales and staff training, recruitment and so much more.
  • Capkore Management
    Strategy Consultant - Modern Times Group Ab
    Capkore Management Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
    Set, built, adapted and implemented a multiscreen programmatic AVOD monetisation strategy and platform in 6 countries. Trained and educated staff and management.Deep dive and commercial due diligence in several investment cases
  • Capkore Management
    Industry Advisor - Big Data @ Vinnova
    Capkore Management Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
    VINNOVA is Sweden’s innovation agency (and a Swedish government agency) working under the Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications and acts as the national contact agency for the EU Framework Programme for R&D. The agency ais also the Swedish government’s expert agency within the field of innovation policy. Every year VINNOVA invests about SEK 2 billion in various initiatives.
  • Capkore Management
    Partner And Strategy Consultant @ 2-0-1 Connected Media
    Capkore Management Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
    Partner of 201 Connected Media: helping digital media companies simplifying their digital media framework in to a transparent and manageable system. Currently a strong focus on monetization of online video for Premium Broadcasters.Strategy and implementation. We don't build or supply any tech - we connect and advise. Focus on three areas:Services offered to media companies typically focused on adapting their monetization to developments in automated trading, programatic strategy, operations, big data, video and mobile;Support the go-to-market strategy of technology suppliers for this market with relevant packaging of their products and services to fuel their growth;Assist companies and VCs to understand the potential in their current and/or future investments via commercial and technical due diligences.
  • Capkore Management
    Advisor @ Reve Ab
    Capkore Management Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
    Strategy and financing advisory.Retail and E-commerce
  • Capkore Management
    Partner And Strategy Consultant @ Opera Capital Partners Ab
    Capkore Management Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
    Opera Capital Partners is a technology focused advisory firm that specialises in investment advisory, M&A, and fund raising. We have offices in Paris and Stockholm (covering the Nordics). Sector focus: TIME with a special expertise in the Mobile, Internet, Digital Media and Software space.Corporate finance, M&A, merger, acquisition, private placement, fund raising, venture capital, and investor services
  • Capkore Management
    Strategy Consultant @ Tv4 Gruppen
    Capkore Management Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
    Advised management on strategy and delivered a management report on how to grow and make AVOD advertising a relevant part of your business via a cross device programmatic video and data monetisation platform.
  • Capkore Management
    Member, Board Of Directors @Merchii
    Capkore Management Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
    Merchii enables bloggers to tag their images with products and therethrough have their fair share of every purchase that the readers make.E-commerce hot-spot technology
  • Capkore Management
    Industry Advisor @Sting (Stockholm Innovation & Growth)
    Capkore Management Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
  • Capkore Management
    Member, Board Of Directors @Relevant Traffic (Kinnevik)
    Capkore Management Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
    Strategy and M&A Advisory where I successfully sold the Company (Swedish and Spanish operations) on behalf of Kinnevik.
  • Capkore Management
    Executive Chairman, Board Of Directors @Oculusai Technologies
    Capkore Management Jul 2008 - May 2012
    Successfully re-engineered company strategy and helped fund the companyComputer vision company focusing on online object recognition and image processing
  • Admeta, A Wideorbit Company
    President & Ceo
    Admeta, A Wideorbit Company Dec 2008 - Dec 2010
    Successfully managed, packaged, funded, rolled-out and sold the company.Advertising Technology (adtech)Pan-European Whitelabel SAAS with AI-technology #saas #AI
  • Meetic
    Managing Director Northern Europe
    Meetic Jun 2006 - Oct 2008
    Paris, Île-De-France, Fr
    Built and managed the Dutch and the Nordic OperationsConsumer Internet subscription models
  • Meetic
    Coo And Head Of International Operations
    Meetic Feb 2007 - Jul 2007
    Paris, Île-De-France, Fr
    Full P&L responsibility for alll (ex France) international operations . Member of the executive board.Consumer Internet. Subscription model.Listed company
  • Tiscali Group Spa
    Group Director - Internet Services (Vas)
    Tiscali Group Spa Oct 2005 - May 2006
    Cagliari, Italy, It
    Responsible for the group internet services strategy and applications portfolio. Member of the executive board.Telecom
  • Tiscali Group Spa
    Portal & Pr Director - Northern Europe
    Tiscali Group Spa Sep 2004 - Oct 2005
    Cagliari, Italy, It
    Telecom
  • Tiscali Group Spa
    Nordic Media Director
    Tiscali Group Spa 2003 - Sep 2004
    Cagliari, Italy, It
    Telecom
  • Svenska Torget Ab
    Marketing Manager
    Svenska Torget Ab Sep 2001 - Mar 2003
    Se
    e-commerce
  • Netentertainment Ab
    Vp Sales And Marketing
    Netentertainment Ab Jan 2001 - Sep 2001
    Stockholm, Se
    Lead generation for games (B2C) and Casino licence sales (B2B)Consumer Internet
  • Infragaming Ab
    Vp Sales And Marketing
    Infragaming Ab May 2000 - Jan 2001
    Gambling/Gaming Technology
  • Modern Times Group Mtg
    Marketing Manager Viasat Broadcasting
    Modern Times Group Mtg Sep 1998 - May 2000
    Stockholm, Se
    Television broadcasting and consumer subscription sales
  • Modern Times Group Mtg
    Project Manager - Internet Viasat Broadcasting
    Modern Times Group Mtg Feb 1998 - Sep 1998
    Stockholm, Se
    Television broadcasting and consumer subscription sales
  • Colin Cowie Lifestyle
    Event Coordinator
    Colin Cowie Lifestyle Feb 1993 - Mar 1997
    New York, Ny, Us
    Private event/catering to the rich and famous in Los Angeles.

Johan Klaesson Skills

Start Ups E Commerce Entrepreneurship Business Development Online Advertising Digital Strategy Digital Media Online Marketing Business Strategy Marketing Digital Marketing Management Consulting New Business Development B2b Leadership Strategic Partnerships Lead Generation Marketing Strategy Sales Venture Capital International Advertising Mergers And Acquisitions Seo Affiliate Marketing Change Management International Sales Sem Advertising Technology Performance Marketing Product Development Saas E Business C Level Sales Commercial Development General Management Deal Making Cross Functional Team Leadership People Skills Growth Management Technologist International Management Gamification Corporate Development M&a Experience Brand Developement Funding Direct Marketing Internet Strategy

Johan Klaesson Education Details

  • California State University, Northridge
    California State University, Northridge
    International Business
  • Santa Monica College
    Santa Monica College
    Business
  • California State University, Northridge
    California State University, Northridge
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