Primary occupation
CEO of venture capital company Atomico, which focuses on fast-growing tech companies, and involved in Zennström Philanthropies, which supports organisations particularly associated with climate change, social entrepreneurship, the Baltic Sea environment and human rights.
Other significant board assignments
Member of the boards of Atomico, Zennström Philanthropies, Farmdrop, Rovio, Orbital Systems and Lilium.
Education
Dual degrees in Business Administration and Engineering Physics from Uppsala University.
Professional experience
1991–1994 Product Manager, Tele2 AB, Stockholm
1994–1996 Director of Access Network, Unisource Voice Services AB, Stockholm
1996–1997 Director of Internet Services, Tele2 Danmark A/S, Copenhagen
1997–2000 Director of Internet Services, Tele2 Europe ASA, Luxembourg/Amsterdam
2000–2002 CEO and founder, Kazaa, Amsterdam
2001–2003 CEO and founder, Joltid, Amsterdam
2002–2007 CEO and founder, Skype, London
2007– CEO and founder, Atomico, London
Shareholding
72,700 shares
Shares held by related parties
0 shares
Independent of the company and the company management as defined by the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance
Yes
Independent of major shareholders in the company as defined by the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance
Yes