Erik Engström
Erik Engström | |
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| Born | June 14, 1963 Sweden |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of RELX |
Erik Nils Engström (born 14 June 1963) is a Swedish executive currently serving as the CEO of RELX, a global information and analytics corporation active in four principal sectors: scientific, technical and medical; risk and business data; legal services; and event management.
Early life
Engström is the son of Alice Engström and Dr Kjell Engström, who formerly led the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm as managing director. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Stockholm School of Economics, followed by a Master of Science from the Royal Institute of Technology. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was recognized as a Fulbright scholar.
Career
Engström’s professional journey started with a consultancy role at McKinsey & Company. He later held the position of president and CEO at Bantam Doubleday Dell in North America prior to its merger with Random House, after which he became president and chief operating officer at Random House Inc. He also gained experience as a partner at General Atlantic.
In 2004, Engström was named CEO of Elsevier, and five years later, in 2009, he assumed the role of CEO at RELX (previously Reed Elsevier) under the chairmanship of Anthony Habgood. Soon after taking charge, he stated that no strategic review was necessary. Under his leadership, RELX has prioritized organic expansion driven by sophisticated information analytics and decision-making tools, supported by targeted acquisitions aligned with these goals. This strategy has resulted in robust operational outcomes and an increase in share value, underscoring Engström’s effective leadership and remuneration.
Personal life
Engström married Elizabeth Hobson "Libby" Pierpont in 1997. She is the daughter of Carleton Langley Pierpont, a property developer based in Darien, Connecticut. Their wedding took place at St. James' Church in New York.