Emil Viklund

Emil Viklund has a diverse and impressive work experience. Emil started their career at the Swedish Embassy in Singapore as an intern in 2006. Emil then worked as a Summer Analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort in 2007. From 2008 to 2011, Viklund was a Senior Associate at McKinsey & Co, where they led projects in various industries with a focus on Corporate Finance and Strategy.

In 2011, Viklund joined Bonnier AB as the Director of Corporate Development and M&A. Emil played a key role in the company's strategic development and mergers and acquisitions activities until 2015.

From 2014 to 2017, Viklund served as a Board Member at SF Studios and Chairman of the Board at Motion Blur, a partner company. During this time, they also served as a Board Member at Tre Vänner during its integration with SF Studios.

In 2015, Viklund took on multiple roles at Bonnier News, including Chief Financial Officer, Investment Director, and Acting CFO of Dagens industri. Emil was responsible for financial management, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and legal matters for Bonnier News and its subsidiaries.

In 2017, Viklund became the Chairman of the Board at Insplanet, a position they held until 2019 when the company was sold and integrated into Zmarta Group.

Most recently, Viklund was the Chief Executive Officer of Happy Socks AB from 2021 to 2023, overseeing the company's operations and financial performance. Currently, they hold the position of Group CFO at Odevo, starting in 2023.

Throughout their career, Viklund has demonstrated expertise in finance, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and board leadership, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

Emil Viklund began their education in 2002 at The University of New Mexico, where they completed one year of full-time studies in English, Film, and History. From 2003 to 2007, they attended the Stockholm School of Economics, where they obtained an MSc in Economics and Business with a focus on Accounting and Finance. In 2005 and 2006, Emil took single courses in Political Science at Stockholm University. In 2016, they completed an Executive Program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, however, the specific field of study for this program is not provided.