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 constructive and enjoyable.

We had each been thinking about the best strategy for building a strong, high-performing company with long-term value creation. What made it truly exciting was that we had exactly the same idea for how to approach the task.

Alignment at the Top – A Crucial Success Factor

When a Chairman and CEO not only bring deep industry experience but are also fully aligned on the long-term vision, the result can be incredibly powerful. That was certainly the case for Fredrik and me.

We never had to revisit or revise our view of where we were heading. That clarity made our collaboration both productive and rewarding from day one.

I also want to highlight the value of the respect and trust FSN Capital showed for the strategic direction we had agreed on.

Even when we had to make some difficult early decisions to refine and calibrate our strategy, FSN stood behind us with full confidence. It’s often said that true character is revealed under pressure—and in those stages, FSN showed their professionalism and strength as an owner.

A Strategy That Has Stood the Test of Time

Once those adjustments were made, the rest of the Nordlo journey has, to this day, been very much a success story. I said early in our collaboration that “time will be Nordlo’s friend” – and so far it has been completely true.

The strategy Fredrik and I agreed upon in that very first meeting has remained intact. And perhaps most importantly, the entire Nordlo team has worked together with a level of unity and natural collaboration.

Stay tuned.