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Mikael Rönnblad

EVP, Consumer Solutions at Fortum

Mikael Ronnblad has a diverse background in the business, finance, and technology sectors. Their most recent role is as an Industrial and Investment Advisor at EQT Group, a global private equity investment firm. In this position, they work with portfolio companies in the Telecom, Media & Technology industry to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Prior to joining EQT Group, Mikael served as a Board Member at Valo Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on startups at the intersection of digital and global megatrends. Mikael was responsible for investing in companies primarily in the United States and Europe.

Before their venture capital experience, Mikael held various leadership positions at Fortum and Elisa Corporation. At Fortum, an international energy services provider, they served as EVP & Group Executive Board Member | President of Customer Solutions. In this role, they were responsible for developing and executing the group strategy and managing group investments, acquisitions, mergers, and divestments.

During their time at Elisa Corporation, a telecommunications services provider, Mikael held multiple positions. Mikael was SVP & Consumer Business Executive Board Member | General Manager of New Digital Services Businesses. In this role, they created the consumer business strategy and founded new technology-driven digital services businesses. Mikael also served as the company's Worldwide Business Process Owner, responsible for overseeing core business processes. Additionally, they were Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A | Enterprise Business Executive Board Member, where they ran the corporate-level strategy, business development, and M&A functions.

Mikael's experience also includes serving as Chairman of the Board at Sulake, a role they held for five years, and as a Member of the Board of Directors at Voddler.

Before their corporate career, Mikael worked at ABN AMRO Bank as Director and Global Head of Nordic Sector, where they were accountable for the bank's Nordic telecoms and internet services sectors. Mikael also held a role as General Manager and Department Head at Pannon, a high-growth mobile services provider.

Mikael's early career included positions at Sonera, a telecommunications services and enabling technologies provider, and Hanken Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, where they served as a Project Director and Assistant Professor.

Overall, Mikael Ronnblad has extensive experience in leadership, strategy, investments, and digital services, making him a valuable asset in the business and technology sectors.

Mikael Ronnblad obtained a Diploma in International Strategy and Leadership from IMD in 2010. Before that, they completed their M.Sc. (Econ) degree in International Business from Hanken School of Economics in 1994, following their B.Sc. (Econ) degree in Financial Economics and Marketing Management from the same institution in 1993. Additionally, Mikael Ronnblad obtained a Financial Services Authority Certificate from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom in June 2003.

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