Claes Dahlbäck
Claes Åke Gustaf Dahlbäck | |
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| Born | June 6, 1947 Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Business executive |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Known for | Leadership roles at Investor AB, Chairman of Stora Enso |
Claes Åke Gustaf Dahlbäck (born 6 June 1947) is a prominent Swedish entrepreneur.
Biography
Dahlbäck obtained both his Master of Science and Doctorate degrees in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.
His career at Investor AB began in 1973 when he took on the role of analyst based in New York City. He advanced to become President and CEO from 1978 until 1999, followed by positions as vice-chairman between 1999 and 2002, chairman from 2002 to 2005, and has been serving as a senior advisor since 2005. Additionally, since November 2007, he has acted as senior advisor for Foundation Asset Management AB.
Currently, Dahlbäck holds the position of chairman at Stora Enso and oversees advisory boards for multiple EQT AB portfolio companies, such as EQT III, IV, V, EQT Greater China II, EQT Expansion Capital II, and the EQT Opportunity Fund. His former board memberships include notable corporations like ABB Group, Electrolux, Ericsson, OMX, Goldman Sachs, Saab Scania, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, SKF, Findus, V&S Group, and Gambro.
He is affiliated with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences as well as the Royal Swedish Society of Naval Sciences. Dahlbäck contributes to the governance of the Stockholm School of Economics by serving on its board and presiding over its foundation. In 2003, he attended the annual conference of the Bilderberg Group. His distinctions include being a Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and receiving the Swedish King's Medal of the Twelfth Night adorned with the Seraphim Ribbon. That same year, he held the presidency of the International Wine and Spirit Competition.