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.
Christoph Sander
Joined OptiGroup 2025 as interim CEO. Board member since 2022.
Born: 1962.
Education: MBA from Harvard Business School, MA in Economics from Cambridge University.
Principal work experience: Member of the Board of OptiGroup AB/ Papyrus AB (2011-2019), CEO OptiGroup (2016-2019), ISS A/S and Bunzl Plc. Boston Consulting Group London.
Email: [email protected]

Eva Nilsagård
Joined OptiGroup in 2025.
Born: 1964.
Education: Executive Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg.
Principal work experience: Interim CFO Avonova Group, Interim CFO OptiGroup, CFO Plastal Industri AB, SVP Strategy & Business development Volvo Trucks (EMEA), CFO Vitrolife (publ), VP Finance & IT Volvo Penta. Other senior positions within finance and business development. Board professional.
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]

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]
