Carl-Gustav Svanström

Professional Background

Birgma/Biltema (International sourcing and retailing), Switzerland, CEO of Birgma International and Group CFO. Led Birgma’s acquisition of Biltema
Tetra Laval (Packaging and food processing equipment multinational), Switzerland, senior finance roles, Global Head of Financial Services
Alfa Laval (Engineering multinational), Sweden, Head of Corporate Finance and part of the Business Area Finance Management Team, Managing Director of substantial subsidiaries
MSc Stockholm School of Economics, first prize for best essay, Veckans Affärer, Tax Consultant Diploma, High-Performance Leadership Diploma IMD, Executive MBA IMD, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, IMD and Swiss Board School
Based in Switzerland with experience working abroad and leading global teams

M&A Skills & Expertise

Expert in large and small M&A integration and separation programs, across borders, languages, cultures, legal and regulatory jurisdictions
Led successful substantial sales growth initiative outpacing competition
Strengthened internal business structures, as well as developed the financial and corporate governance areas
Recruited a well balanced international Group Board of Directors and management team members to the Birgma/Biltema group
Set up a framework for a Family Office and private asset management and advised the owner family on various matters
Led successful group-wide capital rationalisa[on and cash management projects. Negotiated major funding programs

Project Highlights

Led Birgma’s acquisition of Biltema
Led successful major divestiture project in Russia with American and Swedish buyers
Played a pivotal role in several acquisitions and co-led the structuring and negotiation of one of Europe’s largest acquisition financing programs