Peter Dahlgren
FOUNDER & CEO
Peter Dahlgren is an experienced CEO and investor with a strong background in banking, digital banking, life insurance, asset management, and pension funds. He has held key leadership roles, including CEO of Nordnet Bank, Head of Life and Investment Management at SEB, and Global Head of Securities Services at Nordea. Peter also led the Alpha Team at Skandia Liv and was Head of Risk Control at Alfred Berg/ABN Amro Bank.
Klas Eklund
Chief Strategist
Klas Eklund is a renowned economist with a background in both public and private sectors. He previously served as Chief Economist at SEB and Senior Economist at Mannheimer Swartling law firm. Earlier in his career, he worked as economic policy adviser to the Swedish Prime Minister and deputy under-secretary of state at the Ministry of Finance. He has been awarded the King’s medal for “outstanding service as an economist”.
Jonas Schough
treasurer
Jonas Schough is an experienced financial professional with a strong focus on financial advisory and foreign exchange markets. He was the CEO and owner of SEJW and has previously served as a financial adviser at AREIM. Jonas held key leadership roles at Nordea, including Head of FX Sales and Head of Financial Advisory at Nordea Markets. His earlier experience includes leading FX Option Sales at Handelsbanken and working in Institutional Sales at SEB.
Jonas Eiserman
Chief Operating Officer
Jonas Eiserman is a financial expert with over 15 years of experience in International Wealth Management and Private Banking. Based in Luxembourg, he has worked with with prominent financial players such as Svenska Handelsbanken, SEB, and Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), and most recently at Arena Wealth Management S.A. Jonas specializes in bespoke investment solutions, focusing on asset management, holistic investment advice, and wealth management to help clients achieve their unique financial goals.
Ilona Åkerlind
CFO and Business Partner
Ilona brings over 20 years of CFO and transformation experience from listed (DDM Group, American Express Nordic, Vizrt), PE-backed (KKR, Astorg), and entrepreneurial environments (GN Group). With a background spanning technology, financial services, payments, manufacturing, and investment sectors, she has held senior roles such as Nordic Finance Director, Group CFO, and served on several boards of directors across the Nordic countries, and also acted as an external CFO advisor leading multiple cross-border post-M&A integrations, restructurings and refinancing transactions. She is passionate about combining financial integrity and discipline with entrepreneurial drive and digital innovation to drive value creation and build resilient, high-performing organizations.
Hans Sterte
Senior Partner
Hans Sterte is a seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in asset management and investment leadership. He has held prominent roles, including Head of Asset Management at Alecta and Skandia, and CIO at Länsförsäkringar AB. Earlier in his career, Hans held positions at Sweden's central bank (Riksbanken), the Ministry of Finance, Handelsbanken, and Erik Penser Fondkommission. Hans is also a Senior Partner in House of Reach where he joined January 2023.
Gustaf Karling
MANAGING PARTNER DCAP Active Equity
Gustaf Karling is an experienced entrepreneur and digital innovator. He is the founder and chairman of Zebrain, Sweden's leading platform for online coaching. Gustaf also founded Figital Market Group, which supports local retail stores in becoming professional affiliates for online businesses, and co-founded Hubbster Group, a SaaS company specializing in strategy and culture activation.
In addition, Gustaf has held significant roles in the tech industry, including Vice President of DGC ONE and Managing Director of DGC Access and DGC Communications. He was also the founder and CEO of Everysport Media Group, one of Sweden’s fastest-growing media companies.
Mattias Lewrén
Partner & Head of Value Creation
Mattias Lewrén brings deep expertise across the technology, telecommunications and media industries, after a distinguished 35-year career at Accenture. Where he held various leadership roles during the last two decades; including Managing Director of Cloud First Nordics, Country Managing Director Sweden, and Managing Director for Communications, Media & Technology Nordics. He also previously served as Global Managing Director for the Electronics & High Tech Industry Group based in Tokyo and as the Managing Director for the Communications, Media & Technology business in the UK and Ireland. Mattias’s career highlights his ability to successfully formulate and execute industry centric transformations across geographies to deliver profitable, sustainable growth.
Max Samuelsson
Associate
Max Samuelsson has been working alongside Peter Dahlgren since 2021, contributing his expertise in financial services. He brings valuable skills from previous experiences at Skandia Investment Management and Carnegie, where he developed a strong foundation in portfolio management and business development.
Vishnu Gopi
Digital Marketing, Funnel and Event specialist
Vishnu is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with a strong background in banking and SaaS startups. Previously, he held key roles at Axis Bank Ltd, India's 3rd largest private sector bank, including Manager of Corporate Banking and Deputy Manager of Commercial Banking. He recently joined Dahlgren Capital where he utilizes his extensive experience to drive innovative marketing strategies and enhance customer engagement across diverse platforms.
Hans Sterte
Senior Partner
Hans Sterte is a seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in asset management and investment leadership. He has held prominent roles, including Head of Asset Management at Alecta and Skandia, and CIO at Länsförsäkringar AB. Earlier in his career, Hans held positions at Sweden's central bank (Riksbanken), the Ministry of Finance, Handelsbanken, and Erik Penser Fondkommission. Hans is also a Senior Partner in House of Reach where he joined January 2023.
Peter Dahlgren
FOUNDER & CEO
Peter Dahlgren is an experienced CEO and investor with a strong background in banking, digital banking, life insurance, asset management, and pension funds. He has held key leadership roles, including CEO of Nordnet Bank, Head of Life and Investment Management at SEB, and Global Head of Securities Services at Nordea. Peter also led the Alpha Team at Skandia Liv and was Head of Risk Control at Alfred Berg/ABN Amro Bank.
Klas Eklund
Chief Strategist
Klas Eklund is a renowned economist with a background in both public and private sectors. He previously served as Chief Economist at SEB and Senior Economist at Mannheimer Swartling law firm. Earlier in his career, he worked as economic policy adviser to the Swedish Prime Minister and deputy under-secretary of state at the Ministry of Finance. He has been awarded the King’s medal for “outstanding service as an economist”.
Jonas Schough
treasurer
Jonas Schough is an experienced financial professional with a strong focus on financial advisory and foreign exchange markets. He was the CEO and owner of SEJW and has previously served as a financial adviser at AREIM. Jonas held key leadership roles at Nordea, including Head of FX Sales and Head of Financial Advisory at Nordea Markets. His earlier experience includes leading FX Option Sales at Handelsbanken and working in Institutional Sales at SEB.
Max Samuelsson
Associate
Max Samuelsson has been working alongside Peter Dahlgren since 2021, contributing his expertise in financial services. He brings valuable skills from previous experiences at Skandia Investment Management and Carnegie, where he developed a strong foundation in portfolio management and business development.
Peter Norman
Chairman
Peter Norman is a highly respected Swedish economist and former Minister of Financial Markets (2010–2014). He has held prominent leadership roles, including CEO positions at Sjunde AP-fonden (AP7) and Alfred Berg, as well as serving as a director at Sveriges Riksbank. His extensive board experience spans chairmanships at Carnegie Investment Bank, Max Matthiessen, the Swedish Transport Agency, and the Royal Academy of Music. Currently, he also chairs AB Trav och Galopp, highlighting his broad leadership expertise.
Peter's influence in the financial sector is notable, with the 'Norman amount,' a concept coined by Morningstar, recognizing his contributions to fund fee forecasting. Beyond finance, Peter has played a key role in public infrastructure, recently appointed as the government coordinator for Arlanda Airport to enhance its capacity and accessibility.
Peter Dahlgren
FOUNDER & CEO
Peter Dahlgren is an experienced CEO and investor with a strong background in banking, digital banking, life insurance, asset management, and pension funds. He has held key leadership roles, including CEO of Nordnet Bank, Head of Life and Investment Management at SEB, and Global Head of Securities Services at Nordea. Peter also led the Alpha Team at Skandia Liv and was Head of Risk Control at Alfred Berg/ABN Amro Bank.
Louise Sander
Board member
Louise brings a wealth of experience in the financial services sector, having served as a member of the Group Executive Management at Handelsbanken, strengthening her governance and strategic expertise. She also held the position of CEO at Handelsbanken Liv, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership in life insurance and pension solutions. Beyond her executive roles, Louise has led the Group Communications team at Handelsbanken, underscoring her proficiency in communication and brand development. Her extensive background also includes leadership roles at Skandia, where she amongst other roles has served as CEO of Skandia Sales and Head of Communication.