

Entrepreneurial Country Manager and Commercial Leader with over 20 years of experience building and scaling international premium brands in Sweden and Norway. Strong background in market ownership, brand building, key account management, PR, influencer & community relations, budget responsibility and team leadership.
Highly hands-on, results-driven and skilled at translating global strategy into strong local execution. Deep understanding of the Nordic retail landscape and omnichannel business models (B2B, retail, partnerships).
• Built and scaled Pilgrim into a strong premium brand in Sweden and Norway
• Full responsibility for local market performance, strategy and execution
• Managed key accounts, retail partners and chains, driving sell-out and long-term growth
• Owned budgets, forecasts, campaigns and commercial reporting
• Led local initiatives across sales, marketing, PR, events and brand awareness
• Acted as local market lead and main contact towards European headquarters
• Market representation and brand development in Sweden
• Retail partnerships, customer acquisition and relationship management
• Product launches, activations and in-store execution
• Project management and client coordination
• Planning, supplier coordination and execution
• Customer advisory and solution-based sales
• Customer service and sales
• Administrative coordination
• Team-based commercial environment
Country & Market Management (Sweden & Norway)
Business Development & Market Expansion
Key Account Management & Retail Partnerships
Influencer, Community & PR Strategy
Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Planning
Brand Building & Local Marketing Execution
Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration