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The mail order business that Clas Ohlson started in 1918 in Insjön is now an established European retail business. There are about three thousand staff working in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK who all follow our company motto “Making things easier for people to solve their everyday practical problems”. You are warmly welcome to read about the journey we have made, the future challenges we face and the values, concepts and responsibilities on which our business operations based.
Clas Ohlson is a rapidly expanding retail business with sales of over SEK 5 billion in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK. The Head Office lies in the same town where its business operation began in Insjön, Dalarna County. The company has been listed on Stockholm's Stock Exchange (OMX) since 1999.
Our Media Centre contains an overview of our press releases, current store openings, relevant company information and other news of interest. Images, video clips and important contact information are also found here. You are welcome to contact us regarding any of your media related requests. Ring our switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or e-mail us with any queries at press@clasohlson.se
Do you share our view that helping people solve their everyday problems whether big or small is one of the most satisfying things one can do? Then Clas Ohlson may be the company for you with exciting multifaceted roles and job assignments on local, national and international levels. At Clas Ohlson the possibilities for advancement, training and personal development are endless.
There are several ways to contact us. Click on the link that best suites your needs and you will access your information more quickly. Uncertain about who to contact, call our main switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or Customer Services at +46 (0)247-445 00 and you’ll receive the assistance that you need. We look forward to hearing from you!
It should always be easy and convenient to find what you need at Clas Ohlson. In Sweden and Norway, we sell a wide array of home, multimedia, electrical, leisure and hardware products both though our online store and by mail order. In both Finland and the UK, sales are conducted through our expanding retail network. All our purchasing, transport and goods are handled responsibly according to strict environmental and sustainability standards.
Since premiering on the stock exchange Clas Ohlson has arranged one of Sweden’s largest and most frequented AGMs. The AGM for the financial year 2011/2012 will be held on Saturday, 8 September 2012 at 11.00 a.m. CET in Insjön.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Anders MobergChairman of the Board since 2004, Board member since 2003.Born in 1950
Professional experience:CEO of the retail company Majid Al Futtaim Group in Dubai 2007-2008, CEO of Royal Ahold 2003–2007. Division President of Home Depot 1999–2002. Previously employed for a number of years by IKEA, where he was President and CEO 1986-1999.
Other significant board assignments:Sweden: OBH Nordica AB(Chairman), Husqvarna, Byggmax AB, ZetaDisplay AB, Rezidor AB, ITAB AB. Denmark: Biva A/S. DFDS. Finland: Ahlstrom OY. Netherlands: HemA B.V.
Independent in relation to the company, company management and major shareholders according to the Swedish Corporate Governance Code.
Klas BalkowPresident and CEO from 8 September 2007Born in 1965
Professional experience: Formerly President of a subsidiary of the Axel Johnson Group, where he was responsible for Aximage, a business area that comprises several store chains and the agency for Fujifilm in both Sweden and Norway. Previously Bredbandsbolaget. Prior to that a number of senior positions in Proctor & Gamble over a period of ten years in both the Nordic countries and the United States.
Other significant board assignments:Member of the Board of Inflight Service Group.
Dependent in relation to the company and company management according to the Swedish Corporate Governance Code. Independent in relation to major shareholders.
Björn HaidMember of the Board since 1990Born in 1945Grandson of Clas Ohlson.
Professional experience:Product range development at Clas Ohlson 1965–2006.
Dependent in relation to major shareholders according to the Swedish Corporate Governance Code. Independent in relation to the company and company management.
Cecilia MarlowMember of the Board since 2007.Born in 1960. MSc in Business and Economics, Stockholm School of Economics.
Professional experience:President of Kronans Droghandel since 2008. Formerly CEO of JC/J-Store 2006-2007, CEO of Polarn&Pyret 2004-2006, CEO of Ordning&Reda 2001-2003, CEO of Publicis Welinder 1997-2001.
Other significant board assignments:Member of the Board of Hand in Hand.Independent in relation to the company, company management and major shareholders according to the Swedish Corporate Governance Code.
Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae Member of the Board since 2010Born in 1966. MSc in Business and Economics, Lund University.
Professional experience:President of Reckitt Benckiser Nordic region 2004-2008. Marketing and Business Development Director, Synoptik 2001-2004. European Marketing Manager and other senior positions at Procter & Gamble Nordic, Germany and Europe 1991-2001.
Other significant board assignments:Chairman of Babysam AS, Health and Fitness Nordic/Sats AB and Sunset Boulevard AS and Board member of Jetpak AB, CCS AB, Paulig AB and Upplands Motor AB.
Lottie SvedenstedtMember of the Board since 2004.Born in 1957.Master of Laws, Uppsala University.
Professional experience:CEO of KID Interiör 2006-2007. Own consultancy business in organisational and leadership development 2000-2006. Head of business area IKEA of Sweden 1998-2000. Deputy General Manager of Inter IKEA Systems BV 1996-1998. President of IKEA Systems AS 1993-1996. Regional manager H&M 1989-1992.
Other significant board assignments:Chairman of the Board of MiL Institute. Member of the Boards of companies including Stadium AB, Stampen AB, Global Health Partner AB, Byggmax AB, Thule Group AB, and Swedavia AB.
Urban JanssonMember of the Board since 2005.Born in 1945.Advanced bank education (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken).
Professional experience:CEO of Ratos 1992-1998, Executive Vice President of Incentive 1990-1992, CEO of HNJ Intressenter 1984 1990, various senior positions in SEB 1972-1984.
Other significant board assignments:Positions include Chairman of Bergendahls, HMS Networks and Svedbergs and others. Member of the Boards of Höganäs and SEB.
Edgar Rosenberger Member of the Board since 2009Born in 1953.Master of Business Administration, Mannheim University.
Professional experience:President of consultancy company RETAIL BRAND SERVICES since 2002, President of IPURI GmbH 1991-2002, President of Esprit Europe GmbH 1987-1991, President of H&M Germany GmbH 1980-1987.
Other significant board assignments:Member of German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
Caroline PerssonBorn in 1978Board member since 2007Employee representative (Unionen)
Deputy memberEmma Lindqvist Born in 1976Styrelseledamot sedan 2006 Employee representative (Handels)
Annika WedinAuthorised Public Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditor in Clas Ohlson AB since 2006Lennart Danielsson Authorised Public Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditor in Clas Ohlson AB since 2009
