Ellen Svanström

Ellen Svanström is the current head of business ventures at H&M Group. Ellen has an extensive background in business development and has held various positions at IBM and Extenda. In their previous role as CEO of Extenda, they were responsible for the company's product suite and annual turnover of SEK 200 million. Svanström has also been based in New York, USA where they worked on business development for IBM NetGen.

Ellen Svanström has an extensive educational background in business administration and economics. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Economics from Stockholm University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from Uppsala University, and an MBA in International Business from SKEMA Business School. Ellen has also completed IBM's Executive Program in Advanced Sales Leadership and the Leadership Program at Ruter Dam. Ellen is currently completing a course in professional board work at Michaël Berglund Board Value.

Ellen Svanström reports to Helena Helmersson, CEO. Ellen Svanström works with David Sävman - Head of Supply Chain, Fredrik Björkstedt - Head of Legal, and Sam Miller - Head of Global Expansion. Gustaf Asp - Managing Director, Treadler, Joanna Hummel - Managing Director, Afound report to Ellen Svanström.