1969, MBA, Gothenburg University. Formerly with Svenska Handelsbanken and Eriksberg Shipyard, Gothenburg. Since 1972, with Stena Group: 1980, Deputy Managing Director; 1983, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer; Director, Stena and affiliates and Stena International and affiliates. Chairman: Stena Line; Stena Metall; Concordia Maritime; Swedish Shipowners' Association. Co-Founder, World Childhood Foundation. Former member of the International Advisory Board, Alliance for Global Sustainability. Recipient of awards and honours, including: King's medal for contributions to the development of Swedish society in terms of business, sustainable values and charity (2005); Commander of the British Empire in recognition of Stena's long-standing commitment to investment in the UK; Honorary Doctorate, Chalmers Technical University, Gothenburg.