Erik Sandstedt is an experienced finance professional currently serving as an Equity Research Analyst at Kepler Cheuvreux, focusing on small and mid-cap Consumer and Software stocks. Previously, Erik held the position of Investment Director at the Division for State-Owned Enterprises within Sweden's Ministry of Finance from December 2016 to June 2023, during which Erik was promoted in April 2021. Erik also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Akademiska Hus AB, Apoteket AB, and PostNord AB. Erik's career includes roles as a Sell-Side Equity Research Analyst at Handelsbanken Capital Markets and Kaupthing Bank, and as a Buy-Side Equity Analyst at Universities Superannuation Scheme. Erik holds a Master of Science in Business and Economics with a focus on Finance from Uppsala University.