Our people
Building strength through diversity and shared values
Our organization is a unique mix of experienced employees from the companies we acquire and new colleagues who bring commercial and industrial expertise – and we sometimes refer to this as a 130-year-old startup. By working together, learning from each other, and building a shared culture and vision, we can achieve our goals.
Founding partners & key competencies
Jörgen Bergqvist
20+ years of Food, Beverage and FMCG experience
Experienced CEO with a track record of accelerated commercial growth. Lead several successful corporate transformations in FMCG and Food businesses. Senior leader capable of building high performing organisations.
Vilhelm Sundström
25+ years of investment and ownership experience
Seasoned professional with expertise in M&A, financing, and capital markets, primarily within the private equity sector. Track record in implementing winning strategies from board position. Broad industry experience with a strong impact investment portfolio.
Anders Jacobson
15+ years of investment, strategy and M&A
Accomplished founder and manager of hands-on thematic investments. Experience in M&A and business development in food and water. Early impact investor with a track record of supporting businesses that create environmental and social impact.
Joo Sundström
15+ years of strategy, large-scale business transformation, and corporate development experience.
Dynamic leader with track record of navigating the complexities of corporate growth, organizational change, and investing in diverse industries. Early impact investor recognised for advising, and scaling companies that prioritize social and environmental impact and long-term value creation.
Sofia Ek
15+ years of food, drinks and FMCG experience
Leading all activities related to brand strategy, activation and innovation across the group.
Anton Löwstedt
10+ years of finance experience in dynamic, high-growth environments
Responsible for all financial activities within the group and assisting in M&A related matters.
Ted Falkman
Versatile professional with a strong belief in people’s potential
Responsible for production, purchasing, and logistics.
Malena Ekelund
18+ years in FMCG, sales and marketing
Responsible for ongoing sales and agreements with key clients in retail, foodservice and export.
Tobias Steffenssen
Passionate sales professional with deep industry knowledge from industry roots
Leads the organization’s direct sales team.
Josefine Breitholtz
20+ years in product development, quality & compliance
Passionate product developer with extensive experience in quality and compliance.
What we believe in – OC Credo
For the ocean
We believe that changing humanity’s relationship withthe ocean ultimately will have a transformative impact on ocean resilience and our planet.
Double positive
We believe in being pragmatic visionaries driving impact while also creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
Collaboration
We believe great things happen when great people come together – and that we can only create the future of bluefood together with our companies and other partners.
New thinking
We believe in the power of disruption combined with the infrastructure and know-how of the traditional industry. We drive innovation through learning and exploration.