OptiGroup’s Management Team provides the company with a forum for the most senior management to plan the operations, share information and adjust business targets, as well as fulfilling OptiGroup’s corporate governance demands. The Management Team holds regular meetings to address market performance, profitability, earnings follow-up, acquisitions, investments, business strategy and significant decisions relating to operating activities. Rules established by the Board apply to decision-making rights.
The CEO participates in all Board meetings and is responsible for the ongoing administration of the company according to the CEO directives issued by the Board. It is the duty of the CEO to ensure that the company’s accounting methods meet all legal requirements and that financial issues are managed in a reliable manner. In addition, the CEO monitors decisions regarding key individuals and other important operating issues.
Henrik Hjalmarsson
Joined OptiGroup in 2024.
Born: 1976.
Education: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management, University of Lund, Sweden.
Principal work experience: President & CEO Inwido AB (publ.), Managing Director Nordics Nomad Foods, CEO Findus Sweden & Denmark, Senior Positions within Findus Group and Nynas AB.
Email: [email protected]
Michael Bjergby
Joined OptiGroup in 2024.
Born: 1986.
Education: M.Sc. in Economics from University of Copenhagen. Chartered Financial Analyst.
Principal work experience: CFO at SimCorp, SVP and Head of Group Finance at ISS, CFO at HTL-Strefa.
Email: [email protected]
Malin Cullin
Joined OptiGroup in 2024.
Born: 1972.
Education: Bachelor degree in Human Resources and Officer degree from the Navy school.
Principal work experience: EVP Sustainability, People & Culture and New Business at Duni Group and similar roles at IKEA, Tarkett and Lyckeby Culinar.
Email: [email protected]
Jens Thuroe
Joined Opti Group in 2012.
Born: 1960.
Education: Media Graphic Designer.
Principal work experience: Managing Director Nordics & Baltics Papyrus, Sales Director Papyrus Denmark, Sales Manager Arjowiggins Nordic & Baltics.
Email: [email protected]
Alex de Graaf
Joined OptiGroup 2022.
Born: 1958.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics from HEAO Utrecht and MBA in Economics from IBO Business School Zeist.
Principal work experience: CEO Hygos, various positions at Cemex Trescon, Operations Director Sligro Food Group, General Manager Vaco (Geest PLC).
Email: [email protected]
Jesper Hall
Joined OptiGroup in 2018.
Born: 1969.
Education: Bachelor Degree in Finance and Business from IHM and Leadership Stockholm University.
Principal work experience: Managing Director Brammer Nordics, Business Unit Director Industry Papyrus Supplies, various Senior Management and MD positions.
Email: [email protected]
Niklas Järbur
Joined Opti Group in 2011.
Born: 1964.
Education: Degree in Industrial Marketing at IHM Business School.
Principal work experience: SVP Paper & Business Supplies OptiGroup, Managing Director Papyrus Nordics & Baltics, Sales Director Stora Enso.
Email: [email protected]
Jens Jakob Zahle
Joined OptiGroup in 2019.
Born: 1971.
Education: M.Sc. in Economics from Copenhagen University and Master Degree in Business Administration and Auditing from Copenhagen Business School.
Principal work experience: Head of M&A and Strategy ISS DK, Falck and EET Group. CFO Falck Safety, management consultant Bain and auditor KPMG.
Email: [email protected]