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Stockholm, Sweden

As the Managing Director at Elma Instruments AB, I am privileged to lead a dynamic and innovative team in providing cutting-edge handheld test and measuring instruments to industry professionals. With an annual sales projection of approximately EUR 30 million in 2023 (Elma Group), we are at the forefront of delivering exceptional solutions to our valued clients in Scandinavia.At Elma, we understand that success in the industry is not just about offering great products. It's about creating an exceptional customer experience that goes beyond expectations. As Managing Director, I ensure our clients' needs are met with precision and professionalism. By connecting with them and understanding their challenges, we provide the best instruments from global suppliers.My key strength is fostering innovation. By staying updated on technology and industry trends, I guide our organization to develop tailored solutions. This commitment has positioned us as industry leaders, driving growth and profitability.As part of the wider Indutrade network, Elma Instruments benefits from extensive knowledge and expertise, offering greater value to our clients. While part of a larger entity, we maintain our unique identity and local focus. Our entrepreneurial spirit enables us to take full responsibility for profitability and foster a culture of excellence.Let’s connect to explore the Elma way of inspiring innovation, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving success within the industry. Together, we can create remarkable solutions and make a significant impact in the market.Visit our websites for more information:Elma Instruments: www.elma.seIndutrade: www.indutrade.comGrowth and profitability in recent years (Elma Instruments AB)📊 2020: Organic Growth: +1%EBIT Margin: 21.1%📊 2021: Organic Growth: +21.8%EBIT Margin: 22.7%📊 2022: Organic Growth: +24.4%EBIT Margin: 15.4%📊 2023: Organic Growth: +16.4%EBIT Margin: 16.0%

Mölnlycke, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Tribotec is an established supplier of rust protection solutions, silicone, glue and lubricants to companies in the Nordic region. It supplies cost-effective solutions with minimal environmental impact on health and the environment.Tribotec supplies industry with sustainable alternatives and high-quality, environmentally smart products such as BioCorr® rust protection. BioCorr® a waterbased, biobased, and biodegradable rust preventative that is intended for preservation of metals in storage and during transportation. In other words, it is a smart, environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based rust protection products.Furthermore, Tribotec offers its customers rust protection training and lab analyses of rust protection products, which provides them with optimal use of resources in the form of cost-effectiveness and a lower environmental impact. The company is certified according to ISO 14001 and is part of FT (the national recycling system for households and companies).

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Kimo Instrument Sverige AB, Established in 2004, is a part of the Elma Instruments Group. The company has since the beginning been master distributer of Kimo Sauermann Test and Measurement instruments covering sales, marketing, promotion, service and calibration of Instruments for HVAR, R, Compressed Air, Process Automation towards Electrical and Instrumentation ProfessionalsKimo Instrument Sverige AB was successfully merged into Elma Instruments AB in March 2022.

Stockholm, Sweden

As Independent consultant I work as a strategic partner for Danish companies on the Swedish market. I facilitate access to the Swedish market through a wide range of services; Go-to-market strategies, Sales Acceleration & Optimization of current activities in Sweden and Communication & understanding of the cultural and commercial differences between Denmark and Sweden.With more than 10 years of experience in Sales and Business Development on the Swedish market I help Danish companies to develop and strategically fit their sales activities to match the Swedish business culture to create the foundation for accelerated growth with a long-term perspective.• In-debth knowledge of Swedish culture and business relations• Strategic B2B sales• Customer- and Market analysis• New Business Development• Implementation and Execution

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

As Sales Director Asia I was successfully leading and coaching Country Managers and Key Account Managers with full P/L responsibility in our main markets; China, Korea and Japan.Co-ordinating the sales strategy and initiatives across main segments and markets and executing sales meetings with Key Accounts within the Organization.Along the position as Sales Director I was a part of development and Implementation of new corporate strategy in corporation with Implement Consulting Group ( Denmark ). • Responsible for P/L of the region• Internal & External sales organization (+20 employees)• Implementation and excecution of new corporate starategy

Stockholm, Sweden

As Country Manager for Sweden and Finland I was in charge of Hoyer’s swedish subsidiary including the two business units, Hoyer Motors and Hoyer Transmissions.Successfully managing and coaching our swedish Key Account Managers and Internal sales staff, with a clear goal of fulfilling the target of a minimum 20% annual growth. • Full budget responsibility• Internal & External sales organization• Market, Sales & Excecution strategy• Establish , analyze and review market strategy plans

Sweden

As responsible for the business unit Hoyer Motors, I worked close together with the Hoyer Management Team in order to implement the new corporate strategies and objectives. Targeting new customers, successfully maintaining existing key accounts and strengthening for global costumers in close corporation with other Hoyer subsidiaries in Europe and Asia.

Sweden

As Key Account Manager, my main responsibility was to preserve existing business and expand the sales for power transmission products on the swedish market within the industrial sector.Key success was to analyse and adapt the business to the markettrends, working close together with the internal associates at the Danish HQ.

Hadsten, Denmark

Managing and controlling the daily internal sales routines, inquiries, orderhandling, offers and follow-up. Sale by phone, and backup for the external sales representatives in Sweden.

Hadsten, Denmark

As a selected candidate I was a part of the company’s International Trainee Programme. In a two year period I was introduced to the departments – purchase, logistics and sales and export divisions. The purpose was to be trained to become a part of next generations sales professional. The Trainee Programme included a 1 month stay in China at the production facilities.

Århus, Denmark

As co-founder and manager for JetCab, the first Rickshaw company in Aarhus, I was in charge of more than 50 part-time workers, contracts and the daily workflow. Finding and attracting new custumers and exploring new business opportunities was some of my biggest accomplishments. Due to dedicated hard work, innovation and focus we succeeded in reaching our goal of becoming Denmark’s largest rickshaw company.

Indutrade Leadership Program, Business Administration And Management

Activities and Societies: • I as a leader ( JTI ) • To lead a team ( Situational Leadership ) • Strategy & Business Acumen •.

Diploma, Business Management

Value-added Sales - Strategic Sales - Solution Selling - Value Chain Analysis - Relationship Management Salesmanship - Preparation &.

Diploma, International Marketing & Sales

- International Marketing & Sales - Economics - Communication, Organisation & Management - Business Law - Logistics

Hhx, Higher Commercial Examination