Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors has overall responsibility for how the Group is organised and managed.
According to Alligo’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors shall consist of a minimum of five and a maximum of eight members, elected annually at the Annual General Meeting.
The current Board consists of Göran Näsholm (Chair), Stefan Hedelius, Christina Åqvist, Johan Lilliehök, Alexandra Fürst, Johan Eklund and Oscar Fredell. all elected at the Annual General Meeting in May 2026. The Board also includes two employee representatives, Johanna Främberg and Emma Hammarlund.
Information about the Board members’ shareholdings is available here.
Göran Näsholm
Chair of the Board since 2022. Board member since 2019.
Born: 1955.
Education: M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering & M.Sc.Econ.
Other ongoing assignments: Board member of Nordisk Bergteknik AB.
Work experience: President & CEO of Ahlsell AB. Senior positions in Ahlsell Group, President of Jirva AB, purchasing director in Calor Celsius AB and senior positions in Alfa Laval.
Shareholding in Alligo: 110,000 Class B shares..
Independent in relation to the Company and management: Yes.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: Yes.
Cecilia Marlow
Board member since 2022.
Born: 1960.
Education: B.Sc.Business and Economics..
Other ongoing assignments: Chair of the Board of NCS Colour AB. Board member of Bokusgruppen AB (publ) and ABGSC AB..
Work experience: Chair of the Board/Board member of several listed and unlisted companies and CEO roles in the retail sector..
Shareholding in Alligo: 3,500 Class B shares..
Independent in relation to the Company and management: Yes.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: Yes.
Johan Lilliehöök
Board member since 2024.
Born: 1982.
Education: Master of Science in Business and Economics..
Other ongoing assignments: CEO of Nordstjernan AB.
Work experience: Managing Director Investments, A.P. Moller Holding and Managing Director Blackstone, Global Private Equity.
Shareholding in Alligo: -.
Independent in relation to the Company and management: Yes.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: No.
Johan Eklund
Board member since 2026
Born: 1991.
Education: M.Sc. in Business and Economics, MBA alternative.
Other ongoing assignments: Investment Director, Nordstjernan. Chair of the Board of Salcomp Holding AB. Board member of Rosti Group AB and Sunparadise Group AG.
Work experience: Board member of Alligo. Analyst at Morgan Stanley.
Shareholding in Alligo: 0.
Independent in relation to the Company and management: Yes.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: No.
Oscar Fredell
Board member since 2026
Born: 1978.
Education: M.Sc. in Engineering.
Other ongoing assignments: Conducts investment operations focused on the acquisition and development of niche industrial companies.
Work experience: Senior positions within Volvo Cars and Solar. Former CEO of Luna Group and Head of the Industrial Division at Bergman & Beving.
Shareholding in Alligo: 0.
Independent in relation to the Company and management: Yes.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: Yes.
Stefan Hedelius
Board member since 2016.
Born: 1969.
Education: University studies in economics, various international executive education programmes.
Other ongoing assignments: Board member of AddLife AB, Momentum Group AB, Praktikertjänst AB. Chairman of the Board of AIK Ishockey AB .
Work experience: CEO of Human Care Group AB, CEO of NOTE AB, Vice President Brand and Marketing for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and senior positions within the Ericsson Group.
Shareholding in Alligo: 171,042 Class A shares and 1,500 Class B shares..
Independent in relation to the Company and management: Yes.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: Yes.
Johanna Främberg
Board member since 2022. Employee representative.
Born: 1980.
Education: Vocational qualification in logistics.
Other ongoing assignments: Process and Logistics Developer, Swedol AB.
Work experience: Process & Logistics Developer, Tools Sverige AB, Logistics Support Manager and Logistics Developer at BB Tools, Pharmacy Assistant at Apoteket AB. Lab Technician at Arla Foods.
Independent in relation to the Company and management: No.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: Yes.
Emma Hammarlund
Board member since 2024. Employee representative.
Born: 1988.
Education: Bachelor of Engineering in Textile Technology.
Other ongoing assignments: PIM & MD Specialist, Swedol AB, Board member Riksklubben Unionen Alligo, Regional council representative Unionen Göteborg.
Work experience: Operational buyer at Swedol AB, Textile engineer at Y. Berger & Co AB..
Independent in relation to the Company and management: No.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: Yes.
Alexandra Fürst
Board member since 2025.
Born: 1973.
Education: M.Sc. Industrial Engineering and Management.
Other ongoing assignments: SVP, CTIO and Head of Technology, Telia.
Work experience: 25 years of experience in various leadership roles within tech companies, including Dustin AB, Wasa Kredit, Tieto, and Octa GTM Travel AB.
Shareholding in Alligo: -.
Independent in relation to the Company and management: Yes.
Independent in relation to the Company’s major shareholders: Yes.
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