Novax’s organization consists of employees with solid experience from the investment industry, operational governance as well as from growth companies. Novax has also a well-developed network of advisers with considerable expertise and experience from a range of companies and industries.
JOAKIM SKARBORG
CEO and Senior Investment Manager
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Joakim is CEO and Senior Investment Manager at Novax. Prior to returning to Novax, Joakim ran the Corporate Development team at Axel Johnson Inc, the Axel Johnson Group’s New York-based long-term investment company. Before that, Joakim worked as an Investment Manager at Novax for almost six years. Previously he also worked in Corporate Finance for Access Partners and as a consultant at KPMG’s Strategic and Commercial due diligence practice. Joakim holds an MA from the Stockholm School of Economics. Joakim represents Novax as a board member of Filippa K and RCO.
EMMA BERGSTRAND
CFO
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Emma has been CFO at Novax since 2019. Prior to Novax Emma worked as CFO of Wiraya Solutions AB. Prior to that she worked within the Kinnevik Group for nine years in different roles, whereof 3 years at Kinnevik AB as Corporate Finance Manager as well as 2,5 years at Millicom as Investment Manager for their internet start-ups in Africa and South America. Emma holds a degree from Stockholm School of Economics and has also studied at the National University of Singapore.
JONAS HEDMAN
Senior Investment Manager
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Jonas is active as Senior Investment Manager since September 2016. Previously, Jonas was partner at Catella Consumer, a financial adviser specialized in private M&A. Prior to that, Jonas has been active as financial adviser at Handelsbanken’s and KPMG’s Corporate Finance. Jonas holds a degree in business administration from Stockholm University. Jonas represents Novax by serving on the Board of Directors for RCO, STC, Apoex, Apohem, and as Chairman of the Board for Datema.
PÄR WARNSTRÖM
Senior Investment Manager
Pär has been a Senior Investment Manager at Novax since 2019. Previously Pär worked as a Strategy and Transformation Director at Volvo Cars and prior to that Pär worked at Volati AB as Business Development Manager and Investment Manager for six years. Before that, Pär worked as a strategy consultant at Occam Associates and as an analyst at GE Capital. Pär holds a degree from Stockholm School of Economics and has also studied at the Royal Institute of Technology. Pär represents Novax by serving on the Board of Directors for Lagerhaus.
JOSEF BEXELL
Investment Manager
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Josef has been an Investment Manager at Novax since 2014. Previously Josef worked as an investment manager at Axcel; before that he worked in Corporate Finance at UBS in London. Josef earned a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics and he also attended California State University. Josef represents Novax by serving as Chairman of the Board for STC, Board member for Concept and Datema.
ERICA SANDELIN EKELUND
Investment Manager
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Erica has been an Investment Manager at Novax since 2015 and mainly works with new investments, but she also works on developing existing Novax companies. She previously worked in business development at STARZ Play Arabia and has experience with both venture capital and private equity. Erica holds a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics and she has also attended Bocconi University. Erica represents Novax by serving on the Board of Directors for Lagerhaus, EMG and Revide, as well as a deputy for the Board at Filippa K.
INDRA SHARMA
Investment Manager Early Stages
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Indra most recently came from EQT Ventures where she was Investment Manager for the Nordic countries. Previously Indra was responsible for Bambora Groups, a Swedish fintech unicorn, expansion in DACH and H&M expansion strategy for the Indian market. Indra also has experience within business development as a management consultant and quantitative analytics. Indra has a degree MSc in Engineering from Uppsala University and has also studied at UUniversité Paul Valery in Montpellier and Waseda University in Tokyo.
ERIK GRAF
Associate
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Erik has been an Associate at Novax since 2019. Previously Erik worked with Strategy Consulting at Arkwright. Erik holds an MSc in Finance from Stockholm School of Economics.
REBECCA SJÖDIN
Associate
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Rebecca has been an Associate at Novax since 2017. Previously Rebecca worked with Corporate Finance at Carnegie Investment Bank. Rebecca holds a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics. Rebecca represents Novax as a Board member for Lagerhaus.
