Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
Elise Andström has more than 20 years of experience in the executive search industry. With specialised expertise in consumer/retail, financial services and other sectors, she focuses on board and C-level searches. Elise is especially adept at working with leaders from national and multinational companies to build, develop and align leadership teams to achieve their strategic business targets.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ experience in executive search and talent advisory including cross-border search
- Board- and C-level searches as well as senior managers in a range of functions e.g. finance, marketing, sales, human resources, communication, legal, consultants and other specialists
- Primary business experience in consumer/retail and financial services, as well as media and professional services
- Works with local and international organizations, including start-ups, public and private equity-owned companies
Business Expertise
- Former Partner in two leading global executive search firms, both New York-listed
- Co-founder of an executive search firm with offices in Stockholm and Malmö, affiliated with an international executive search network
- Senior Consultant with a recruitment and management consulting firm
- Project Manager roles in IT, financial services and architecture
- Finance Manager at one of Sweden’s largest advertising agencies
- Accountant at a Big 4 audit firm
Additional Expertise
- Professional Services
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Economics from Stockholm University
- Professional Coach Certification from International Coach Federation (ICF)
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