Svenska Spel has selected Katarina Borstedt to serve as the new Chief People & Culture Officer, effective September 2026. She joins the Group Management team and will report directly to the company's chief executive.
Professional Background
Borstedt arrives from Munters FoodTech, where she held the position of VP People & Culture. Her professional background includes tenure as Chief People & Culture Officer at Proxify and Director of Growth at Northvolt. Additionally, she has occupied senior roles at Ahlstrom-Munksjö and Munksjö, alongside consulting work on organizational design at PwC and Deloitte.Strategic Focus
Anna Johnson, President and CEO of Svenska Spel, stated that Borstedt's expertise in organizational change supports the company's focus on sustainable growth and corporate culture. Johnson noted that the new officer will lead transformation efforts and strengthen working methods. Katarina Borstedt commented on the appointment, emphasizing the importance of creating conditions for employee development aligned with business goals. She highlighted the company's strong brand and purpose as key factors in joining the team.Joakim Karlsson, who previously acted as Chief People & Culture Officer, will resume his former position as Head of Talent Acquisition & Tech.