Flokk Group Management

Chief Executive Officer

Karlsrud joined Flokk in March 2021 as the Group´s CFO. From October 2024 he has served as the Group´s Chief Executive Officer. 

He holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics (NSE) where he graduated in 2000. Karlsrud also has shorter postgraduate studies at Insead, the Singularity University and NSE.

Karlsrud has prior work experience within consulting, corporate finance and strategy from The Boston Consulting Group, Kearney, Handelsbanken Capital Markets, Telenor, and Ice Group.

Chief Financial Officer

Rolf Lindbäck joined Flokk in October 2024 and is responsible for the Group's finance, tax, treasury, legal, audit, IT, ESG and investor relations.

He holds a Master of Science in Communications Systems from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he graduated in 2005.

Lindbäck came from the position as Group CFO in Speira GmbH (carve-out from Norsk Hydro). Prior to that he worked nine years for Norsk Hydro and Yara International, holding various finance, M&A and strategy positions. Lindbäck has also spent seven years working for L.E.K. Consulting and SEB in London and Oslo.

Senior Vice President, Group HR

Ivarson joined Flokk in 2007. She is responsible for the Group's overall HR function including internal and external communication, recruitment, learning, HR administration, culture and values, working climate and facility management.

Ivarson has her education from the University of Linköping in Sweden and Haute Ecole de Commerce Nantes in France within Business and French language.

Prior to joining Flokk, she held positions within finance and human resources in Norsk Hydro and Yara International.

Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Europe

Sitter joined Flokk in 2014 and is the overall responsible for the commercial activities of Flokk's brands in Europe.

He is a graduate from Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL).

He has prior work experience as management consultant at Arthur D. Little and from several management positions as ThyssenKrupp.

Senior Vice President, International

Fogstad joined Flokk in 2013 and is responsible for sales to all markets outside Europe.

Fogstad's academic foundation is adorned by a Bachelor of Science in Management and Finance, conferred by the University of Wyoming. Further, he holds an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona.

Prior to joining Flokk, Fogstad held positions in Varier Furniture, Intersport, Kellogg's, Middelfart and Coca Cola.

Senior Vice President, M&A, Group Business Development and Strategy

Wismer joined Flokk in 2017 and is responsible for the Group's activities in mergers and acquisitions, Group business development and strategy.

He holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics and Finance from Copenhagen Business School.

Prior to joining Flokk, Wismer held positions in Schibsted Media Group, Arctic Securities, Norden Corporate Finance and Deloitte Consulting.

Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Purchasing Operations

Röstlund joined the Group in 2010 with key responsibilities to integrate and develop the purchasing function of the Group and set the corporate strategies for procurement and supply chain. He is currently responsible for overseeing Flokk's operations, including manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, customer service and quality.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Uddevalla.

Prior work experience relates to companies such as Opel, Saab Automobile and General Motors.

Senior Vice President, Flokk Design

Lodgaard joined Flokk in 2007 and is responsible for product development, sustainability, as well as the overall product & brand strategy.

He holds a Master of Science in mechanical design engineering.

Prior to joining Flokk, Lodgaard worked for Hydro Aluminium Automotive.