Jenny Kessler Mertsch

Jenny Kessler Mertsch has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Jenny is currently working as a COO at Hemfrid AB, a position they started in November 2020. Prior to that, they were a Partner and Executive Consultant at Birn+Partners, an international consulting company specializing in HR Services. Jenny was also a Board Member at Sjöstrand Coffee Concept from April 2020 to June 2022.

Jenny has a background in consulting, as they were the Founder and Owner of EQINIQ Consulting International from April 2014 to November 2020. Jenny also worked as a Partner and Management Consultant at The Assessment Company Sverige from March 2018 to October 2020. Additionally, Jenny gained experience in executive search as an Executive Search Consultant at Academic Search International from November 2014 to March 2018.

Before their consulting roles, Jenny held positions in the consumer goods industry. At BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group, they served as the Head of Consumer Excellence Northern Europe from February 2013 to March 2014 and as the Head of Consumer Products Northern Europe from March 2006 to January 2013. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Brand Manager at Arla Foods amba, responsible for the Category Cheese in Sweden from March 2001 to February 2006. Jenny began their career as an Account Manager at Locomotive Action Marketing and later worked as a Category Manager at Unilever, with overall responsibility for the category spreads in Sweden.

Overall, Jenny Kessler Mertsch has extensive experience in leadership, consulting, executive search, and consumer goods, making their a well-rounded professional.

Jenny Kessler Mertsch obtained a Master of Economics and Business Administration degree from Stockholm School of Economics, specializing in Accounting and Finance, Organization and Leadership. Jenny completed their education at this institution between 1994 and 1998. In 2014, they also received certification as a Board Member from StyrelseAkademien, under the program "Rätt Fokus i Styrelsearbetet".