Rikard Steinholtz

Rikard Steinholtz serves as the Head of Public Affairs and Infrastructure for SAS - Scandinavian Airlines, a position held since September 2018, where responsibility includes shaping the public affairs and infrastructure strategy for the Swedish market while collaborating with relevant stakeholders. Prior experience includes leadership roles such as Chairman of the Moderate party in Uppsala from March 2016 to March 2019, overseeing party organization and election planning, and serving as a Member of the City Council of Uppsala from October 2014 to October 2018. Steinholtz also held the role of Airport Relations Manager at Norwegian Air Shuttle from December 2012 to August 2018, managing relationships with airports and government authorities. Earlier political experience includes working as a Political Advisor for Moderaterna, assisting members of parliament with strategic communication and committee work. Education includes studies at Uppsala University and Nihongo Center in Kyoto, Japan.