Per Landquist

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CEO and Founder ■Senior Advisor, Board member, Interim CEO, SVP and VP @ PLQ Consulting AB
Stockholm, SE
Per Landquist's Location
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Sweden
About Per Landquist

Today, I’m one of the most experienced people in Sweden when it comes to establishing or further developing business within loyalty and value-added services in Sweden and the rest of the Nordic region.I work with board members (chairman), CEOs, and other C-level decision-makers, including founders and entrepreneurs, especially in the banking & finance sector (including the insurance industry) as well as FinTech and Health Tech companies.It all started with being a trainee at Eurocard’s HQ in Brussels, which as followed by directing a sponsorship project for one of the participants (The Card) in sailing's toughest round-the-world challenge, ‘Whitbread Round the World Race’ (today Volvo Ocean Race). We outperformed the advertising sponsor’s goal 600%.This was followed by a career in SEB (Branch Manager Västerås, SVP Privat Market etc.) and then a few years in FinTech (Anoto and Direct2Internet).As Managing Director, I grew organic revenue +1300% at an international company with 4 different company/country cultures. I led a Swedish-Finnish organisation and new sales activities, including an senior Nordic sales team. My extensive national and international network includes the biggest banks and credit card companies in Sweden/Nordics, as well as FinTech and insurance.My experience also spans working with global teams for the last 20 years.Please get in touch to learn more about how I can help you and your company!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📞 + 46 (0) 70- 564 08 80▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬CAREER SNAPSHOT:◉ Instrumental in transforming Sweden (initially only 10% of total Nordic revenue and later 60% of 3X. larger total Nordic revenue) into largest region in Nordics.◉One of the youngest bank directors in Sweden, at 30.◉ Youngest appointed Honorary Consul in Sweden, at 34.◉ At 50, I was 1 of only 5 people in Europe selected for a global talent program targeting people with the most potential. I was the most senior person in this program.ACHIEVEMENTS (select):🏆 Grew revenue organically +1300% over 15 years.🏆 Secured 80% market share (3M customers) when launching new business segment in Sweden.🏆 Outperformed advertising budget goal 600%. 🏆 Awarded prize for largest/best sale in Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Nordics).🏆 Won contract with major stakeholder: Swedish card processing company established by Swedish commercial banks.BACKGROUND:☑ Ascending Talent Program (Affinion), USA, Senior Management Education☑ The Wallenberg Institute, 1-year management training program☑ MSc In Business and Economics, Marketing & Finance

Per Landquist's Current Company Details
PLQ Consulting AB

Plq Consulting Ab

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CEO and Founder ■Senior Advisor, Board member, Interim CEO, SVP and VP
Stockholm, SE
Per Landquist Work Experience Details
  • Plq Consulting Ab
    Ceo And Founder ■Senior Advisor, Board Member, Interim Ceo, Svp And Vp
    Plq Consulting Ab
    Stockholm, Se
  • Holistal | Sustainable Health
    Senior Advisor
    Holistal | Sustainable Health May 2024 - Present
    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se
  • Arendra
    Senior Advisor
    Arendra Nov 2023 - Present
    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se
    We help you promote favourable behaviours, dare to see the cause of poor occupational health or work environment and act in time.
  • Memodo As/Ab
    Partner, Senior Advisor,
    Memodo As/Ab Jan 2023 - Present
  • Eyr
    Senior Advisor - Eyr Medical - Sweden
    Eyr May 2022 - Present
    Oslo, No
  • Boardio
    Country Manager Sweden - Linking Board Members & Advisors And Companies Together
    Boardio Mar 2022 - Present
    Espoo, Espoo, Fi
  • Plq Consulting Ab
    Ceo & Founder ■Senior Advisor, Board Member, Interim Ceo, Svp/Vp
    Plq Consulting Ab Dec 2021 - Present
    ▶ Offer strategic and operative support in interim assignment as CEO, SVP, VP, Advisor, and Board Member.
  • Tenerity
    Board Assignments
    Tenerity Dec 2014 - Mar 2021
    Stamford, Connecticut, Us
    ▶ Board Member, Affinion International AB, 2018-2021 (now changed name to Tenerity International AB)
  • Tenerity
    Managing Director
    Tenerity Apr 2004 - Mar 2021
    Stamford, Connecticut, Us
    Headhunted to work for B2B company, now Tenerity (former cxLoyalty/Affinion), 1 of the world-leading customer loyalty solution companies, which delivers market-leading digital loyalty program to leading large banks, insurance companies, and telecom operators in Nordic region. Reported to Head of Nordics and Head of International (last 3 years).Led 7-10 direct reports. Commercially responsible also for Denmark and Norway. Reported to Head of Nordics and Head of International. Full P&L.Services include concierge service, ID protection/ID theft support, credit/debit card blocking, airport lounge access, hotel, and restaurant benefits, including tailor-made loyalty / value-added programs.Managing Director, Sweden and Finland, 2004–2021Head of Commercial in The Nordic, 2018–2021Project / Business Development:▶ Launched “ID Protection Support” in close collaboration with insurance companies in Sweden, Finland as well as in Denmark and Norway.▶ Established office, staff, and operations in Finland in 2007, unchartered geographic region.▶ Signed 1 of Finland’s largest bank. Started with small order and grew to multi-million Euro deal. ▶ Collaborated with Business Sweden to identify prospects and establish office in prime location in Helsinki and assist with various administrative services locally.Achievements:▶ Grew revenue organically +1300% over 15 years partly due to low staff turnover/proactive coaching of employees, contracting new strategic clients and expanding existing customer base.▶ Won price for largest/best sale in Europe (among Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Nordics).▶ Instrumental in delivering major part of Nordic business (60% of total Nordic revenue was generated in Sweden and Finland). ▶ Secured 80% (within 2 years) of ID Protection within home insurance in Sweden by signing 2 key insurance companies.
  • Direct2Internet
    Ceo ■ Tech Startup
    Direct2Internet Feb 2002 - Apr 2004
    Älta, Stockholm, Se
    Headhunted to partly VC-funded startup tech company supplying 75% faster internet connection. Focused on financial companies and data transactions between merchants and banks when authorizing credit card transactions through POS. Directed 10 employees.Business Development:▶ Created new business area “credit card terminals.”—Assisted founder in selling and marketing “fast connections” between terminals and banks to speed up card transactions. ▶ Set up subsidiaries in Spain and UK.Achievements:▶ Won contract with major stakeholder: Swedish card processing company established by the biggest commercial banks in Sweden.▶ Established business area that is still thriving.▶ Secured supplier agreement with Telefonica (Spain).
  • Anoto
    Director, Banking & Finance ■ Tech Startup
    Anoto Mar 2001 - Feb 2002
    Flaggan, Stockholm, Se
    Headhunted to Swedish technology startup, pioneer, and leader in digital writing and drawing solutions (smart pens and related software) now selling cloud-based software solutions. Listed on NASDAQ/Small Cap Stockholm. Reported to COO.Sales / Achievement:▶Secured strong prospect list with investors such as American Express, Crédit Agricole (French bank, then world’s 4th largest), and others to buy in on complex, cutting-edge product/concept not fully developed. After 9/11, company/staff at Anoto reduced to small core group of developers).
  • Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
    Senior Vice President Private Market
    Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken Jan 1989 - Dec 1999
    Stockholm, Stockholm, Se
    Initially built Eurocard’s brand (today MasterCard), challenging Amex (American Express) by prospecting corporations and C-level executives. Reported to CEO.SVP, Private Market, 1995–1999Director, Regional Banking, 1992–1995SVP Marketing, SEB Cards, 1989–1992Business Development:▶ Wrote first ever business plan for regional SEB office.▶ Initiated and launched new concept – “7 Simple Questions” (checklists) – used at customer meetings or when advising customers.▶ Implemented concept at 350 SEB offices nationwide. Trained all advising staff in sales.Project Management:▶ Led major project within strategic initiative “Venice” – still in use.▶ Asked by Group Personnel Manager to create, staff, and run phone banking pilot with live agents.—Recruited 12 employees and 5,000 test customers. —Project later became SEB’s “live” phone banking solution called “Sesam telefonbanken.”▶ Architected, within a part of total 50 MSEK marketing budget and 12-25 staff, sponsorship sailing event “The Card”; within Whitbread Around the World Race, later renamed Volvo Ocean Race. —Collaborated with 3 stakeholders at UK- and US-based card companies.Achievements:▶ Cut processing time +85% with streamlined process, still in use, as part of steering group.▶ Significantly increased regional additional sales by launching “7 Simple Questions” concept.▶ Grew number of private and corporate customers; increased profitability and customer satisfaction with new marketing initiatives.▶ Won many new clients after launching health program for employees and adjusted customer services which received huge coverage in Sweden’s #1 business paper and other newspapers.▶ Outperformed advertising effect / sponsor budget goal 600% through pioneering marketing campaign.
  • Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
    Director Regional Bank Manager
    Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken 1992 - 1995
    Stockholm, Stockholm, Se
    Head of SEB Västerås branch
  • Ministry For Foreign Affairs Of Finland
    Honorary Consul Of Finland, City Of Västerås
    Ministry For Foreign Affairs Of Finland 1993 - 1995
    Fi
    ▶ Handpicked by Consul General as 1 of 25 Finnish representatives in Sweden. Pro bono assignment.Organisation promotes trade relations between Finland in cooperation with embassy and contributes to strengthening Finland’s brand.
  • Eurocard
    Marketing Director
    Eurocard 1987 - 1989
    Solna, Stockholm, Se
    Head of Marketing and Sales functions
  • Eurocard
    Sales Manager
    Eurocard 1985 - 1987
    Solna, Stockholm, Se
    Head of the Sales Department

Per Landquist Education Details

  • Stockholm University
    Stockholm University
    Marketing & Finance
  • Ascending Talent Program (Affinion - Now Tenerity), Usa, Senior Management Education
    Ascending Talent Program (Affinion - Now Tenerity), Usa, Senior Management Education
  • East High School, Phoenix, Arizona, Usa
    East High School, Phoenix, Arizona, Usa
    Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
  • Wallenberg Institute At Seb
    Wallenberg Institute At Seb
    Senior Management Education

Frequently Asked Questions about Per Landquist

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Per Landquist works for Plq Consulting Ab

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Per Landquist's current role is CEO and Founder ■Senior Advisor, Board member, Interim CEO, SVP and VP.

What schools did Per Landquist attend?

Per Landquist attended Stockholm University, Ascending Talent Program (Affinion - Now Tenerity), Usa, Senior Management Education, East High School, Phoenix, Arizona, Usa, Wallenberg Institute At Seb.

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