Finance

The Finance working group focuses its efforts on improving the financial environment for life science research and entrepreneurship. The members are leading professionals such as CEOs and CFOs with a background from both the industry and the financial community. They all share an interest and commitment to the growth potential within the life science sector.

Members

Name

Position

Company

Erik Walldén (Chairman)    CEO Gyros
Teodor Aastrup CEO Attana
Gunnar Fernström Investment Director InnovationsKapital
Anna Gustafsson Investment Manager SEB Venture Capital
Staffan Folin Partner Ernst & Young
Ingemar Lagerlöf CEO LinkMed
Erika Johnson CFO Karo Bio
Hans Kolam CFO Active Biotech
Jörgen Lönngren Investment Director Industrifonden
WG Coordinator SwedenBIO

Goals

  • Adapt the Swedish taxation system to better stimulate innovation and investments in advanced life science research by a Swedish R&D tax incentive
  • Support the business development among the member companies by organizing investment events and partnering seminars with leading industrial players 
  • Develop the skills and insights among the member companies, vital to the growth and sustainable expansion of life science companies