Merging multiple Companies – Protect your top performer!

Merging multiple Companies – Protect your top performer!

When building what would become Nordlo, we started with three strong companies: Office IT-Partner, Dicom, and Zetup. What they had in common? Satisfied customers and solid profitability. A great starting point! But one company stood out – Zetup. When something...
The power of early alignment on a shared vision

The power of early alignment on a shared vision

Launching a focused IT Partner for the SMB market So here’s where we are: FSN Capital had completed three acquisitions and appointed both a CEO (Fredrik Almén) and a Chairman of the Board (myself). As I shared in a previous column, my first meeting with Fredrik was...
Office + Dicom + Zetup become… Nordlo

Office + Dicom + Zetup become… Nordlo

In my previous column, I shared how I accepted the increasingly exciting challenge of chairing the merger of Office IT-Partner, Dicom, and Zetup. After many years in the industry, including roles as CEO of Martinsson and Atea, I had a broad understanding of the sector...
Every Case Is Unique – Adapt Your Strategy Accordingly!

Every Case Is Unique – Adapt Your Strategy Accordingly!

In my previous columns, I’ve shared insights from my experiences at companies like Martinsson, Atea, Bisnode, Nexus, and Infotheek. Each of these projects involved extensive—and sometimes painful—transformations aimed at creating one company. Now, it’s time to...
What Happens When You Dare to Think Big?

What Happens When You Dare to Think Big?

What happens when two strategic acquisitions are executed simultaneously to create an immediate market advantage? I’ve had the privilege of experiencing this multiple times—and what a privilege it is!   In previous articles, I’ve written about the momentum that...