Thomas Axell

Thomas Axell has extensive experience in the retail sector, particularly within Coop and Hemköp. From September 2013 to December 2014, Thomas served as Regionchef at Coop Sverige, overseeing the development of newly established regions and various store concepts. Prior roles include Stormarknadschef at Coop Forum Backaplan and Coop Forum Bäckebol, where responsibilities included significant store renovations and operational improvements. As Project Manager at KBÄ/Coop since January 2015, Thomas focuses on store operations across multiple locations. Currently, Thomas works as Regionchef for Hemköp, combining chain management with entrepreneurial oversight. Thomas's career began in the 1980s with positions such as Butikschef and Varuhuschef, demonstrating a consistent trajectory of leadership and development in the retail industry. Educationally, Thomas holds a diploma in marketing from IHM Business School and completed a course on the role and responsibility of CEOs from Västsvenska Handelskammaren.