Anders Sundström

Political entrepreneur

Anders Sundström is a skilled political entrepreneur who has played a central role in the development of society in northern Sweden through significant contributions in politics, academia and business. He began his political career in 1980 as a municipal councillor in Piteå municipality and has since held the positions of Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister for Employment. He also has a background as CEO of Folksam and Chairman of Swedbank. He was appointed in 2021 as an honorary doctor at Luleå University of Technology.

Anders Sundström’s involvement in the business world has always been strong with significant board assignments in a number of local and international companies and organizations. Today he is an advisor to both Northvolt and H2 Green Steel, two major projects in which he has been involved from the start. He is also a member of SCA’s Board of Directors. Anders Sundström is an important force in a number of business initiatives of great importance for the transformation of society and industry in northern Sweden.

* Anders Sundström participates in the panel debate on obstacles and opportunities for green investments and energy supply in Northern Sweden during the event on 19 October at the Elite Hotel Knaust, and participates in the program of the Bünsow Business Growth Forum on 20 October.

Bünsow’s event is organized by MAQS Advokatbyrå together with Elite Hotel Knaust.