Executive & Board Search

Claudia Sovré is Senior Manager at Navigio and has executive search experience across diverse industries, with a particular emphasis on CxO roles, commercial, sales, and marketing communications assignments.

Prior to her career in executive search, Claudia served as the Vice President of Marketing at Apoteket AB, playing a pivotal role in shaping and leading marketing initiatives for the company.

Claudia holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from Stockholm University.

Eric Wåhlgren serves as a Senior Partner at Navigio, where he focuses on the firm’s Executive and Board Search offering. He primarily supports clients within the Healthcare, Medtech, and Business Services sectors.

Eric brings over 20 years of leadership and advisory experience across strategy consulting and executive roles. He works closely with clients to align executive talent with strategic priorities and leads high-impact executive search processes.

Earlier in his career, Eric spent 12 years at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he advanced to Partner and led complex transformation projects across a range of industries. He later served as Vice President and Head of Group Strategy at Elekta, followed by his role as Executive Vice President Strategy & Business Development at Attendo. In these senior leadership roles, he was instrumental in driving strategic and operational change at scale.

Eric holds a Master of Engineering in Biomaterials and Sensor Science from Linköping University. He also completed studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Erik Lundquist serves as a Project Leader in Executive Search and Performance Management at Navigio. Erik specialises in partnering with leading companies in the Construction & Real Estate and Business Services sectors, focusing on C-level and mid-senior recruitments, particularly for leadership roles within Operations/Supply chain, Sales, and P&L Management.

Erik also conducts assessments of senior leaders across various industries, with expertise in Strategy Officer/Manager recruitments across all sectors.

Prior to joining Navigio, Erik gained valuable experience working with a Real Estate fund while pursuing full-time studies. He conducted a market outlook report for private equity in Real Estate and facilitated connections between potential investors and the fund.

Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Hanna Rothpfeffer has 25 years of experience within Executive Search, focusing on management positions and management assessments.

Hanna has a background as a researcher at Stockholm School of Economics and holds an M.Sc. in Business from Stockholm School of Economics.

Henrik Segersvärd has over 30 years of consultancy experience. Henrik serves as Partner at Navigio and has extensive experience in assisting clients with Executive and Board Search, as well as Board and Management Team Assessments. Henrik manages assignments across industries with a primary focus on Industry & Renewables and Construction & Real Estate. Henrik leads the customer area Industry & Renewables at Navigio. Henrik is fluent in Finnish and has many years of experience in leading assignments in Finland.

Before joining Navigio, Henrik worked for several years as a management consultant at Andersen Consulting / Accenture. Henrik led strategy and consulting projects with a focus on business, organisation, and process design and development. Henrik built expertise in supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, program, and change management, among others.

Henrik holds a Master of Science in Engineering & Applied Mathematics from the Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm. He has a European Test User Certificate ‘Work & Organisational Assessment’ issued by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations, EFPA.”

Kari Marthinussen serves as a Senior Manager at Navigio’s Leadership Services team, where her primary focus lies in enhancing strategic business performance and nurturing leadership capabilities. With extensive experience in leading and facilitating strategic business performance, leadership development, and coaching for executive teams and individuals, Kari also excels in Executive Search and Management Assessments. 

With over a decade of experience as a senior consultant, she brings invaluable insights to the table, offering tailored coaching and guidance for executive teams and individuals alike. Her approach is characterised by a dedication to fostering growth and performance while prioritising the development of interplay, emotional intelligence, and effective leadership practices. 

Prior to her consulting and academic roles, Kari spent 14 years in the telecom industry, holding management positions such as Marketing Director at Telenor Cinclus and Managing Director at Hafslund Tele. Kari holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and was certified as a Professional Co-active Coach in 2010 (CPCC-CTI/ICF). 

In addition to her consultancy work, Kari spent four years as an Assistant Professor at the Business School at the University of Southeast Norway, lecturing on personal leadership and effective leadership practices. 

Liv Gorosch serves as Partner at Navigio and has extensive experience in assisting clients with Executive Search and Board-level searches, with a primary focus on the Technology, Private Capital, and Finance sectors. 

With a career spanning over two decades in the executive search field, Liv has held key leadership roles and served on advisory boards. Before joining Navigio, Liv served as Senior Client Partner & Co-Managing Director at Korn Ferry, specialising in global and local executive search, alongside global organisational consulting. 

In 2011, Liv co-founded WES, an innovative executive search firm with a pioneering focus on identifying and promoting the best female leaders in the market, actively contributing to diversity in Swedish and international business environments.   

Liv holds a degree in Behavioral Science from the Stockholm University´s Department of Criminology. She also studied at Tel Aviv University and Berghs School of Communication.  

Malin Tessell serves as a Partner, building strong executive teams through Executive Search and Management Assessments, and is the Co-Head of Executive Search at Navigio. Malin works across various industries, bringing extensive experience in collaborating with large and growing companies, including those in Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Tech, Business Services, and Construction & Real Estate.

She is specifically responsible for the CFO-practice at Navigio, possessing a deep understanding of the requirements for modern CFOs in diverse contexts such as private equity, listed companies, and start-ups. Her broad experience includes recruiting for a wide range of leadership roles, including CEO, CHRO, CCO, M&A, and Sustainability.

Earlier in her career, Malin worked as a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group and held roles within Strategy and Finance at the Daimler Group in Germany, operating in a highly international context.

Malin holds an MSc in Business Administration from the Technical University in Berlin, Germany. Fluent in Swedish, English, and German.

Måns serves as the Managing Partner at Navigio and has extensive experience in assisting clients with Executive and Board Search, as well as Board and Management Assessments. He works across industries but primarily focuses on the Consumer Product & Services (CPS) and Tech sectors.

Måns leads the CPS customer area at Navigio and is the Co-Head of Executive Search.

Earlier in his career, Måns held the position of COO at Keybroker (now part of Altor-owned ARC), where his responsibilities included building and leading Operations, Client Delivery, and the KAM function. Before that, Måns worked for over 10 years as a management consultant at Andersen Consulting and Accenture, both internationally and in Sweden.

Måns holds a Master of Law (LL.M.) and a BSc in Business Administration and Economics from Lund University.

Maria is a highly experienced professional with over 15 years of expertise in Executive Search, recruitment, and leadership consulting, having worked across multiple sectors such as telecom, professional services, and healthcare. She specializes in recruiting senior executives for key functions like IT, business development, HR, and finance, helping organizations secure top talent.

Before joining Navigio, Maria was a Partner at BackerSkeie, where she played a pivotal role in executive search initiatives. Her background also includes serving as an advisor at Amrop and leading the recruitment division at Deloitte. With a deep understanding of leadership needs and organizational development, Maria excels in matching companies with leaders who drive transformation and success.

Maria holds a Master of Science in Business and Economics from BI Norwegian Business School.

Martin works primarily with executive search at Navigio, focusing on senior management roles in the tech industry as well as IT/tech functions in other industries. He has completed searches for several key positions in tech leadership such as CIO, CTO and Head of R&D, but also other key management roles such as CEO, CSO/CRO and CPO.

He is responsible for the tech industry segment at Navigio, and works closely with companies in the vibrant and fast-moving tech landscape in the Nordics in securing and developing the right leadership. Martin also advises tech organizations on how to build scalable and efficient capabilities and how to attract and retain the best talent.

Previously in his career Martin has held the position as CIO/CTO as SF Studios where he was responsible for the entire tech landscape ranging from traditional back-office IT to fast paced development of streaming services. Prior to that Martin headed the PMO at both Systembolaget and SEB, and started his career as tech management consultant at Accenture.

Martin holds a M.Sc degree in Industrial Engineering & Management from Linköping University.

Nicholay Tehrani currently serves as Partner at Navigio and holds the position of Country Manager for Norway and Denmark. With an 18-year career, he boasts 12 years of expertise as a consultant in executive search and leadership assessment. His key focus areas include competence models, competency mapping, leadership assessment, evaluations of executive groups and boards, and executive recruitment.

Nicholay’s professional reach extends internationally, collaborating with global businesses. His specialisation lies in searches for intricate leadership roles, assessments of leaders, and guidance in the selection process.

Nicholay Tehrani, an experienced professional, served as an International Business Consultant at Mercuri Urval Norway, aligning individual capabilities with organisational needs. As a Headhunter at Hodejegerne Møllerstad & Christiansen, he specialised in the digital media, communication, and PR sectors, contributing to strategic human resource consulting and talent acquisition. Nicholay is currently involved in multiple boards.

Nicholay holds a Master of Management in Consulting and International Business from BI Norwegian Business School, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a specialisation in Human Resource Management from the same institution in 2006.

Peter Westford, one of the founders of Navigio, specialises in leading Full Potential Journeys, unleashing the full potential within Navigio’s clients and investors through a unique combination of services. These services help set the direction, secure the right team, and unlock potential in leaders and teams. He also recruits top-tier CEOs, chairpersons, and board members.

Peter co-founded and heads the investment firm Navigio Capital, where Navigio’s Full Potential Journeys are used to unleash potential in investments made by Navigio Capital.

Earlier in his career, Peter was part of the early team that started the Swedish Unicorn, Envirotainer. He did so in the position of being responsible for establishing and leading the operations and subsidiaries within EMEA.

Peter holds an MSc in Business Administration and Economics from Uppsala University.

Stefan is a senior professional and Partner at Navigo with 25 years’ experience from consulting. Primary focus on Executive Search, Board Search, Management Assessments, and Board Evaluation. With extensive experience in the field, Stefan is dedicated to delivering top-tier talent solutions and is a valued advisor to owners, boards and CEOs.

Stefan leads assignments over multiple industries with focus on Consumer Product and Financial Services. Stefan leads the Performance Management Service Area.

Prior to his current role at Navigo, Stefan served as a Management Consultant at both Accenture and Connecta were he built up expertise in supply chain, sourcing and leading change management programs.

Stefan holds a Master of Science in Social Science from Linköping University, complemented by studies in Economics at UCL, London. He has a European Test User Certificate ‘Work & Organisational Assessment’ issued by European Federation of Psychologists’​ Associations, EFPA.

Thomas is a senior professional with broad experience in conducting senior leader assessments, enhancing team effectiveness, and providing onboarding coaching for executive and management levels across Nordic and global organisations. His expertise extends to coaching executive management levels and crafting evidence-based Talent Management processes.

Before joining Navigio, Thomas spent the last four years as the Head of Leadership Development, Assessment & Succession, and Commercial Lead for the Nordics at Korn Ferry. He also has an extensive background as a Management Consultant, having served as a VP for consulting and marketing in another Assessment company in the Nordics. Additionally, he held the position of Vice President at a Centre of Excellence in Paris for another professional firm.

Thomas holds a Master of Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management. He also holds a Marketing and Business degree from the Norwegian Business School and a Bachelor’s in Military Sciences from The Royal Norwegian Military Academy.