Kurt Björklund

Kurt became Executive Chairman of Permira in 2024, having been the Managing Partner of Permira since 2021 and the Co-Managing Partner since 2008. He serves on the Permira Holdings Limited Board, the Executive Committee, the Permira Growth Opportunities Investment Committee, the Climate Investment Committee and co-chairs the main funds Investment Committee. Kurt joined the London office in 1996 and became a Partner in 2001. From 2003 to 2008 he was responsible for the Nordic office. Kurt has been involved in a number of transactions including AU System, Inmarsat and TDC. He currently serves on the board of EF Kids & Teens.

Prior to joining Permira, Kurt worked for Boston Consulting Group in Stockholm.

Kurt has a degree in Economics from SSEBA, Finland, and an MBA from INSEAD, France. He has also conducted graduate studies at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, USA.

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