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Gothenburg, Sweden

Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

The rapid increase in the usage of smartphones and tablets has created an almost addictive behavior among both consumers and businesses.As there is little acceptance of any longer periods without a fully functional devices, the need for swift repairs is imperative and clearly critical to all users. Hence that the demand for such services are increasing steadily. In 2013 I was asked to device a business plan to tap into this growing market. Upon delivery of the plan I was then asked… Show more The rapid increase in the usage of smartphones and tablets has created an almost addictive behavior among both consumers and businesses.As there is little acceptance of any longer periods without a fully functional devices, the need for swift repairs is imperative and clearly critical to all users. Hence that the demand for such services are increasing steadily. In 2013 I was asked to device a business plan to tap into this growing market. Upon delivery of the plan I was then asked to build an organisation and implement it.The plan envisaged to focus on delivering the highest quality in materials and a swift uncomplicated service delivery where most repairs would be completed directly with 30 minutes.Furthermore, the plan encompassed establishing strategically strong service locations and partnerships.To quickly enhance brand awareness and marker reach, with limited resources, the first partnership was with Jernhusen Fastigheter AB in order to set up Repairstore at the central stations in Stockholm and Gothenburg.The quest for growth continues while our fantastic team of engaged technicians and customer service agents is daily servicing a wide range of small and large companies ranging from local businesses to large national accounts such as Peab, Sandvik and HiQ as well as entities with schools, hospitals and other public administrations. See more on www.repairstore.se Show less

Advising online, mobile and offline retail, entertainment and gaming companies on business development and export sales focusing on partnerships, white label, affiliate and social media aspects as well PR and advertising strategies.

Stockholm, Sweden

Developing new business strategies focusing on online, mobile and offline, affiliation partnerships and updated content and product features.

Operationally responsible for the £10m+ relaunch of a nationwide multiplatform live entertainment/lottery game in the UK in cooperation with Tesco, Virgin, PayPoint, BT, Volvo, Argos, Thomas Cook, CCPR (UK National Governing body for Sports) and NCVO (leading UK National Governing body for Charities). As CEO, I was also instrumental in securing funding for the relaunch.

Establishing, developing and managing export sales and long term international commercial partnerships in China, USA, UK, Brazil, France, Scandinavia and Spain with various partners in broadcasting, telecom, media, travel and retail with regards to multiplatform entertainment projects managed by Bringiton AB.I was also involved in securing funding for new projects.

In May 2001, I initiated a new project in the UK with the aim to launch Bingolotto, a new nationwide live interactive lottery gameshow on TV with fantastic prizes.I was responsible for the establishment and progress of the project and was instrumental to all the necessary steps and stages including securing the External Lottery Managers License from the Gambling Commission and the broadcasting agreement with Virgin Media.I furthermore involved CCPR - the national alliance for Sports in… Show more In May 2001, I initiated a new project in the UK with the aim to launch Bingolotto, a new nationwide live interactive lottery gameshow on TV with fantastic prizes.I was responsible for the establishment and progress of the project and was instrumental to all the necessary steps and stages including securing the External Lottery Managers License from the Gambling Commission and the broadcasting agreement with Virgin Media.I furthermore involved CCPR - the national alliance for Sports in the UK representing 270 sport organisations with some 150,000 clubs across the UK and some 13 million regular participants. To facilitate ticket sales I recruited blue chip retail partners such as Woolworths, Tesco and Paypoint along with media partners to support a nationwide launch of this exciting new game and entertainment product.In June 2007, the project entered its launch phase and a full management was put in place to get on with the operational aspects. Show less

Setting export sales by establishment of entertainment and gaming projects in China and UK based on a successful complex and business model. Instrumental in setting up a new nationwide live lottery game show involving authorities, TV channels, media-, retail- travel- and telecom partners as well as non-commercial organisations. This involved negotiations with UK & Chinese government, authorities and NPOs, Tesco, Woolworths, WH Smith, Paypoint, Payzone, ITV, SKY, Channel4, Five, Virgin… Show more Setting export sales by establishment of entertainment and gaming projects in China and UK based on a successful complex and business model. Instrumental in setting up a new nationwide live lottery game show involving authorities, TV channels, media-, retail- travel- and telecom partners as well as non-commercial organisations. This involved negotiations with UK & Chinese government, authorities and NPOs, Tesco, Woolworths, WH Smith, Paypoint, Payzone, ITV, SKY, Channel4, Five, Virgin Media, BBC, BT, Ntl/Telewest, China Mobile, Ladbrokes, Conoco Phillips, Volvo, GM, SAS, Star Alliance, Thomas Cook, Argos, American Express, VISA, Mastercard etc. Show less

Operationally responsible for creating new revenues from export sales of internationally adaptable TV formats. As this was new to SVT, I was instrumental in setting up the whole internal chain from script, production and packaging. Following this, in order to facilitate sales, I set up relationships on the international program format market though agencies and direct affiliation to other broadcasters.

Member of the executive team to set up SVT Sales to generate new revenue streams from SVTs and other Nordic producer’s extensive production and back catalogue of programmes. I was responsible for international trade show activities as well as all major customer events. My responsibilities also encompassed developing Advertiser Funded Licensing and barter deals. A major project was the setting up and launching an original language Pay-TV channel in America together with Telenor, a group of US… Show more Member of the executive team to set up SVT Sales to generate new revenue streams from SVTs and other Nordic producer’s extensive production and back catalogue of programmes. I was responsible for international trade show activities as well as all major customer events. My responsibilities also encompassed developing Advertiser Funded Licensing and barter deals. A major project was the setting up and launching an original language Pay-TV channel in America together with Telenor, a group of US investors, Scandinavian and US sponsors, heritage organisations, government agencies and the public broadcasters in the Nordic countries. Show less

Working closely with management, producers and directors generating new business targeting advertisers, advertising agencies and broadcasters in Scandinavia and northern Europe. I was also responsible for all PR, trade & advertising; affiliation relationships and international trade show activities.

Overall operational responsibility for the leading hotel in Sweden’s third largest city. This encompassed detailed hands on management actions, all sales, marketing & PR activities as well as working closely with the senior management headquartered in Stockholm.

Overall operational responsibility for a well established hotel in Sweden’s second largest city, which was in much need of restructuring its core operational service, improving sales & marketing including the quality of its agency affiliation.

Launching and implementing a new and well-defined IT system for Food & Beverage cost control in hotels and restaurants.

Stockholm Overall operational responsibility of all Food & Beverage outlets including ala carte restaurant, bar and banquet.

This covered all operational aspects of hotel operation including front- and back office, international sales and marketing. I was also responsible for all of