A modern alternative to global management consultancies
Axholmen has helped companies improve their profitability since 2007. Our focus was clear from the very beginning – to provide a modern alternative to global management consultancies.
“We solve key business challenges to increase profitability”
We founded Axholmen with the idea of creating a simpler and more results-focused way of delivering management consultancy services.
Long lasting results
Our philosophy is to deliver long lasting results to our clients. We are willing to share the commercial risk, linking our fee to the value we create together with our clients.
Improved profitability
Our core offering is solving key business challenges to increase client profitability.
Driven and business-oriented
We never compromise on recruitment. Our management consultants are all hand-picked for their skills, drive, and genuine business acumen.
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Our colleagues
Axholmen’s management consultants are all hand-picked for their skills, drive, and genuine business acumen. Does this description fit you? Get in touch so we can tell you more about career opportunities with us.
Background
As one of the founders of Axholmen in 2007, Milosz has been a key person in developing the company to where it is today. He has previous experience in management consulting from Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), and a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Telecom from KTH in Stockholm.
What motivates me
I genuinely love consulting the way we do it at Axholmen. It is very stimulating and a great privilege to gain the trust of our customers to help them in business-critical initiatives all the way from strategy until we get to see the actual result of the work we do together.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
It is unique to be able to combine business-critical challenges with the best colleagues on a daily basis. Together, we develop Axholmen on our journey towards being the obvious choice for our customers, while we create a workplace where consulting can be a long-term career choice.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from KTH in Stockholm. Exchange studies in Chile, Federico Santa María Technical University.
What motivates me
To work in important and challenging projects for various organizations and industries with competent and committed persons.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
Axholmen offers a great combination of exciting projects, motivated colleagues, great team spirit and possibilities to develop and get challenged.
Background
Richard has many years of experience as a management consultant with a track record of successfully advising clients on profitability improvements in a number of industries in Europe and North America. Master of Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics and a law degree from Stockholm University.
What motivates me
To develop Axholmen as a company where we still have a long way to go on our growth journey and to coach our more junior colleagues to become really good consultants.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
The combination of a successful, young company but where there are still lots of things to develop and improve is enticing. A wonderful group of colleagues at Axholmen make the job both very fun and personal.
Background
MSc Industrial Engineering & Management, KTH, Stockholm. Exchange studies at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia and University of Miami, FL, USA.
What motivates me
Continuous exposure to new challenges, being around inspiring colleagues and being given opportunities to grow!
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
My perception is that Axholmen stands out in the industry through our willingness to work closely integrated with the customer, an aversion of paper products and an atmosphere that truly breathes work-life balance.
Background
BSc and MSc in Accounting & Finance from Lund university. Exchange studies at University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Previous experience from Management Consulting.
What motivates me
To every day tackle complex commercial challenges together with talented colleagues, solve problems that arise and achieve actual results.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
At Axholmen I can challenge myself in exciting projects and have fun while I do it. Additionally, the size allows everyone to have real impact on the development of the company.
Background
Daniel has many years of experience as a management consultant and has been an advisor to clients in strategic and operational efficiency projects in industries such as retail, telecom, aerospace and construction.
He holds an MSc in Business and Economics from Uppsala University including MBA studies at EM Lyon Business School in France and an MSc in Pharmaceutical Bioscience from Uppsala University.
What motivates me
To be able to deliver long lasting results for and together with our customers.
Why I chose to work at Axholmen
The combination of the number of high value projects with the great opportunity to able to influence the development of the company in the long term.
Background
Master’s degree from Copenhagen Business School and Bachelor’s degree from Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law. Exchange studies at Columbia University in New York, USA. Previous experience from management consulting.
What motivates me
To constantly be faced with new challenges, solve problems with competent people and create results which last beyond a pretty-looking presentation.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
The combination of interesting projects, a great group of colleagues and a culture where we all strive to develop both each other and Axholmen as a firm.
Background
M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management at Linköping University.
Exchange studies at Hanyang University in South Korea.
What motivates me
Working on challenging, fast-paced projects with tight deadlines, where each day can look different.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
Axholmen offers a great combination of fun colleagues, interesting projects, and the opportunity to help develop the company.
Background
Erik has worked at Axholmen since 2011 and has previous management consulting experience from Applied Value, combined with industry experience from Flowserve Corporation and Nera Networks, and has master's degree in engineering from KTH in Stockholm. Erik has extensive experience in Axholmen's offering.
What motivates me
What motivates and inspires me the most are satisfied customers who become ambassadors for Axholmen after an engagement, especially the customers we have supported in achieving set goals despite several unforeseen obstacles and challenges that have arisen along the way.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
For me personally, there are two reasons - partly the way we at Axholmen deliver results together with our customers and create corporate values, and partly the opportunity to build a company on both sound values and a strong business model in the long term.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University and Swinburne University of Technology. Previous experience from management consulting.
What motivates me
Driving real change together with interesting clients and competent colleagues, while being challenged with complex tasks.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
The combination of value focused projects within various industries, together with great colleagues and in a fun and family-like culture.
Background
MSc in Accounting & Financial Management from Stockholm School of Economics with exchange studies at University of Sydney and University of St Gallen. Previous experience from Management Consulting.
What motivates me
I get motivated by taking on big tasks, deal with challenges along the way and deliver strong results.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
To work with complex and business critical projects in teams with very skilled colleagues, excellent team spirit and good values, and to achieve results with an impact.
Background
Caroline has been with Axholmen since 2009 and has also prior management consulting experience from PIR. She has a a master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management - International from the Institute of Technology at Linköping University.
What motivates me
Together in a team with my colleagues and our customers, find simple solutions to complex problems and see them translate into actual measurable and lasting results.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
Facing new and very different challenges as a consultant in combination with further developing and growing Axholmen as a leader means that I get the best of both worlds – all together with a fantastic team of passionate and inspiring colleagues!
Background
Felix is specialized in commercial strategy, where he advises on e.g. marketing, pricing, and sales. He has published four books on commercial excellence and figures regularly in media. He has previous experience in consulting from Simon-Kucher and EY, and a double degree in Engineering Physics and Economics from Lund University.
What motivates me
The key parts of consulting: Solving complex challenges in cooperation with our clients, while also coaching and developing our team.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
Their sustainable approach to consulting, where both tangible results and people matter.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University and University of Cape Town. Previous experience from management consulting.
What motivates me
To together with inspiring and competent persons work on problems to which the solution makes a difference for the organization, and hopefully you learn something along the way.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
A perfect combination of interesting and relevant projects, amazing colleagues, and a focus on everybody’s wellbeing.
Background
Rickard is an experienced management consultant who has worked both in London and Stockholm. He holds a Master in Engineering from Imperial College London.
What motivates me
The opportunity to work with customers to break new ground and solve complex business challenges which have true impact on performance.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
To be able to work with interesting clients on high value projects in an entrepreneurial atmosphere together with talented colleagues.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from KTH in Stockholm. Exchange studies at University of Illinois in USA.
What motivates me
Improvement is my main motivator, no matter if it to reduce fuel consumption while driving a car or to support a listed company to optimize the pricing of its services.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
At Axholmen I get challenged with complex and interesting projects daily. Add great colleagues and the decision could not be easier.
Background
Amanda has many years of experience as a management consultant both in Sweden and in the US, as well as experience from the FMCG industry as a Brand Manager. She holds a MSc in Business and Economics from Lund University.
What motivates me
To be able to work together with our customers with different business critical challenges, where we as a team develop sustainable business solutions.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
My reason is three-folded; the variation of companies we work with, the delivery model of working together with the client to ensure a fit-for-purpose business solution and the business model of Axholmen which focus on delivering measurable financial results.
Background
Niklas has a long-standing background as a management consultant with a broad expertise and has also held several roles within the telecom industry. He has previous experience from, among others, Applied Value and Tele2, and holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from KTH.
What motivates me
What I find motivating is working with and finding creative solutions to tough problems. Supporting clients in creating competitive advantages by effectively navigating and solving their challenging business problems.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
Axholmen has a modern perspective on the consulting profession combined with impressing colleagues and groundbreaking projects. This is something I believe is a winning formula for success in the long run and it creates unique conditions for a workplace to thrive and develop in.
Background
MSc Industrial Engineering & Management, KTH, Stockholm. Exchange studies at Monash University, Melbourne. Previous experience within operations management.
What motivates me
Creating value in general and optimizing just about anything is what drives me.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
At Axholmen you meet and work with a fantastic group of open-minded, genuine, and competent people that make you feel welcome from day one.
Background
Previous experience from the hotel industry and most recently as Hotel Manager for three hotels in Stockholm City.
What motivates me
With a high level of service and a great deal of personal responsibility in driving improvement initiatives, contribute to Axholmen growing and developing.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
Sound values, an open and prestigeless culture and surrounded with wonderful, committed and driven colleagues. A perfect match for me!
Background
Majuran has a Master from Stockholm School of Economics in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management. Prior to this he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stockholm Business School. Majuran has previous experience from management consulting.
What motivates me
Working in a high preforming team to solve complex problems that results in lasting benefits for our customers.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
Axholmen stood out as a breath of fresh air in the consulting world, with exciting projects, knowledgeable colleagues, and a focus on work-life balance. The combination of these aspects and more made the decision to join Axholmen an easy one.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management, Linköping University and Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Previous experience from management consulting and Cleantech.
What motivates me
I am motivated by the opportunity to grow my skill set through working on challenging projects together with talented colleagues.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
At Axholmen I get to work on complex projects together with skilled and inspiring colleagues. Axholmen offers the combination of great know-how, measurable results, and a warm atmosphere.
Background
MSc in Business and Management from Stockholm School of Economics. Exchange studies at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México in Mexico City.
What motivates me
To constantly be challenged as it makes me learn new things every day.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
There are two main reasons. Firstly, Axholmen works with various companies in multiple industries facing different business challenges, this enhances my overall learning. Secondly, when doing an internship in the spring of 2021, I felt like a member of the team from day one. The culture at the firm is amazing.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University. Exchange studies at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Previous experience from management consulting.
What motivates me
The diversity of work. As a consultant you work on a range of projects, with a variety of colleagues and clients while gaining experience across sectors and industries.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
At Axholmen you get to work with high level strategic questions in close collaboration with the client, while at the same time being part of a small and inclusive team, allowing for creativity and individuality.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management at Chalmers University of Technology.
What motivates me
Combine all the different experiences within a team to create lasting results.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
The opportunities for growth and learning that are provided by the competence of colleagues and the closeness to decision-making.
Background
MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University. Exchange studies at Polytechnique Montréal in Canada.
What motivates me
To face new challenges, find solutions together with skilled and inspiring people and deliver results.
Why I choose to work at Axholmen
I highly value the warm atmosphere among colleagues and that Axholmen offers a favorable environment for development. I appreciate being involved in exciting projects and working closely with experienced and competent colleagues.
To challenge our own perceptions, and our clients’ established truths, is at our core. By being a challenger, we create value beyond facilitation and project management.
Our focus is on what creates the most value for our clients. We know that “success for our client equals success for Axholmen“ and aim for win-win situations in all our client relationships.
Sustainable success is based on high ethical standards – a good business deal must create long term value for the client even after the project is completed. It presumes integrity to stand up for important findings even when the truth is uncomfortable.
In our deliverables we highlight what is most important from a business perspective and present clear decision points. We keep our focus on the project’s purpose and goal, we
adjust our ways and means to get there. We adapt to the client’s corporate culture.
We are interested in the individual and care beyond the current engagement. We build loyalty and lasting relationships with the client. We are there for each other and for Axholmen, also in busy times– when we give we also receive.
How we handle your personal information
Axholmen needs access to your personal information in order to complete the service that we offer to you as a client or candidate, as well as for administration and follow-up.
The legal basis for processing your personal data is described in our privacy policy and in article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation. The personal information we might process is: your name, your personal identity number, your email address, your phone number, your CV, account number, payroll, position and, in rare cases, health information and union membership.
Axholmen will save your personal information the time required for us to fulfill the advisory responsibility we have, as long as the management of the data meets the purpose, and as long as there is a legal basis for it.
Personal data submitted to Axholmen will only be managed by Axholmen. Contact Axholmen’s Data Protection Officer Jenny Hasselblad at jenny.hasselblad@axholmen.se or call +46 (0)8-101674 if you have questions regarding our handling of personal information. You may revoke your consent for us to process your personal data at any time. You are also entitled to request access to all your personal information, have it corrected or removed as well as request that the processing of your data should be limited.
You also have the right to data portability and to file a complaint regarding our processing of your personal information to the Swedish Data Protection Authority (DPA).
