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Henrik Björck

Montagnola,TI

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner - Chairmain of the Board

Lively Wines
01.2018 - Current

Today one of the most important import and wine distribution companies in Sweden. Opening up Norway in 2024. Representing world renowned brands.

Co-Founder/CEO

Primewine/Primewine Group
01.2002 - 11.2013

Co-founded PrimeWine that later became PrimeWineGroup. Other companies in the group were MondoWine, BGS, Multibev and VinNet among others. Merged with Solera in 2009 to create the biggest independent pan Nordic import company of wine and spirits with presence in Norway and Finland. The Group consists of 15-20 companies today. The Group was bought in 2011 by Capman (PE company).At the time our topline was close to 350 million €. I retired from my operational duties in November 2013.

Product Director

Fondberg & Co
01.1997 - 01.2002

Joined Fondberg in 1997. Grew the business with 350% in the next coming 5 years. Had a marketshare in Sweden of 13,5%. Represented MGD, Jim Bream, Stolichnaya, Bombay Sapphire among other top international spirit, beer and wine brands. Acquired Svensk Vodka in Motala and made the brand Svensk, the best selling Gin in Sweden and with a big presence in the travel trade.

Education

Master of Luxury

Bocconi
Milano
2018

Master of Luxury

ESSEC
Paris
2018

OPM 48

Harvard Business School
Cambridge, MA
2016

MBA - Wines & Spirits

Kedge Business School
Bordeaux
2007

Skills

    Entrepreneur and investor with long experience and track record of brand building within the Wine and Sprits sector Private and institutional Board experience

Additional Information

Living in Switzerland, but dividing my time between, Sweden, Italy and Canada. Married with Jodi and I have two daughters, currently attending University of St. Andrews.

Timeline

Owner - Chairmain of the Board

Lively Wines
01.2018 - Current

Co-Founder/CEO

Primewine/Primewine Group
01.2002 - 11.2013

Product Director

Fondberg & Co
01.1997 - 01.2002

Master of Luxury

Bocconi

Master of Luxury

ESSEC

OPM 48

Harvard Business School

MBA - Wines & Spirits

Kedge Business School
Henrik Björck