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The mail order business that Clas Ohlson started in 1918 in Insjön is now an established European retail business. There are about three thousand staff working in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK who all follow our company motto “Making things easier for people to solve their everyday practical problems”. You are warmly welcome to read about the journey we have made, the future challenges we face and the values, concepts and responsibilities on which our business operations based.
shareholders

Clas Ohlson is a rapidly expanding retail business with sales of over SEK 5 billion in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK. The Head Office lies in the same town where its business operation began in Insjön, Dalarna County. The company has been listed on Stockholm's Stock Exchange (OMX) since 1999.
press

Our Media Centre contains an overview of our press releases, current store openings, relevant company information and other news of interest. Images, video clips and important contact information are also found here. You are welcome to contact us regarding any of your media related requests. Ring our switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or e-mail us with any queries at press@clasohlson.se
join our team

Do you share our view that helping people solve their everyday problems whether big or small is one of the most satisfying things one can do? Then Clas Ohlson may be the company for you with exciting multifaceted roles and job assignments on local, national and international levels. At Clas Ohlson the possibilities for advancement, training and personal development are endless.
contacts

There are several ways to contact us. Click on the link that best suites your needs and you will access your information more quickly. Uncertain about who to contact, call our main switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or Customer Services at +46 (0)247-445 00 and you’ll receive the assistance that you need. We look forward to hearing from you!
shopping

It should always be easy and convenient to find what you need at Clas Ohlson. In Sweden and Norway, we sell a wide array of home, multimedia, electrical, leisure and hardware products both though our online store and by mail order. In both Finland and the UK, sales are conducted through our expanding retail network. All our purchasing, transport and goods are handled responsibly according to strict environmental and sustainability standards.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Since premiering on the stock exchange Clas Ohlson has arranged one of Sweden’s largest and most frequented AGMs. The AGM for the financial year 2010/2011 was held in Insjön on Saturday, September 10th, 2011.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Senior management

	Klas Balkow, born in 1965 President and CEO Employee since 2007 Professional experience: Formerly managing director of a subsidiary of the Axel Johnson Group, where he was responsible for Aximage, a business area comprising several store chains and the agency for Fujifilm in both Sweden and Norway. Previously at Bredbandsbolaget. Prior to that a number of senior positions in Proctor & Gamble over a period of ten years in both the Nordic countries and the United States.
	Peter Jelkeby, born in 1963 Executive Vice President MSc in Business and Economics, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. Employee since 2008. Professional experience: Deputy Head of IKEA in the UK, 2006-2008. Previously held senior positions at IKEA in sales, marketing and purchasing since 1989.
	Göran Melin, born in 1962 CFO MSc in Business and Economics, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. Employee since 2010. Professional experience: Employed at Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers since 1987. Authorised Public Accountant since 1991 and partner since 2001.
	Susanne Löfås-Hällman, born in 1964 Director of HR Business Administration, University of Gävle. Employee since 2001 Professional experience: HR Manager, Würth Svenska AB, 1998-2001. Recruitment and Staffing, Resursen i Dalarna AB, 1997-1998. Accounts Department clerk Profilium Fastighets AB/Domberg & Andersson, 1990-1992.
	Bo Heyman, född 1952 Director of Retail Expansion Employee since 1983 Professional experience: Director of Establishment at Clas Ohlson in Sweden and Finland, 2002-2007. Head of Marketing and Business Area Clas Ohlson Sweden, 1996- 2002. Sales Manager and Store Manager for our Swedish stores, Sweden Establishment Manager 1992-1996. Seller, interior decorator, supervisor and store manager at Clas Ohlson 1983-1992.
	Tony Dahlström, born in 1964 Director of Purchasing Employee since 1982 Professional experience: Category Manager, Clas Ohlson 2009-2010. President of OS Technology Nordic 2008-2009. Head of Products, Clas Ohlson 1996-2008. Various positions in stores, warehouse and customer service at Clas Ohlson 1982-1996.
	John Womack, born in 1966 Director of Information and IR BA. Economics,Lund University. Marketing Communication Program, Stockholm University. Employee since 2008 Professional experience: Senior Vice President Communications & IR, IBS 2003- 2008. Senior Consultant Spider Relations/ Sund Kommunikation, 2000-2003. Head of Investor Relations, NCC 1998-2000. Press Officer, Postgirot Bank 1995-1998.
	Ulrika Göransson, born in 1970 Director of Business Development MSc in Business and Economics, Stockholm University. Employee since 2008 Professional experience: Marketing Director Clas Ohlson, 2008-2011. Head of Marketing Nordics, Novartis, 2007-2008. Brand Strategist, LynxEye, 2003-2007. Consumer Insight Specialist Asia Pacific, Kraft Foods, 2003-2003. Senior Marketing Manager, General Mills, 1999- 2002.
	Lars Andréason, born in 1971 Director of Sales and Communication MSc in Business and Economics, Lund University. Employee since 2008 Professional experience: Head of Business Area Sweden, Clas Ohlson 2008-2011. Nordic Sales Director, Siba 2004-2008. Marketing Manager, Fujifilm Sweden 2002-2004. Head of Business Area Consumer Services, Bredbandsbolaget 2000 -2002.
	Magnus Höjman, born in 1967 Director of Supply Chain MSc in Business and Economics, Lunds Universitet och University of California Employee since 2011 Professional experience: Employed at Accenture during 10 years where he was a member of the management team of the Management Consulting division. Worked with strategic development at a large number of retail companies in Scandinavia. Previously Manager at venture capital firm Real Venture Group and 5 years in sales and management at Proctor & Gamble Scandinavia.