Carola Laven

Carola Laven is a seasoned executive and board member with extensive experience in the real estate and construction sectors. Currently serving as CEO of Ikano Bostad since September 2024, Laven maintains significant positions on boards including Svenskt Näringsliv, Veidekke, Grand Hôtel Stockholm, and Ersta diakoni. Formerly, Laven held various leadership roles, including VD at BESQAB and Vice VD and Investment Director at Castellum. Laven's career also includes a tenure as President of NCC Property Development Nordic AB from May 2013 to July 2019. Educational qualifications include the Stanford Executive Program from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a degree in Lantmäteri from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.