Board of Directors
Carl Eric von Platen
Chairman
Carl Eric von Platen
Chairman
Carl Eric has a track record from marketing, communications, business development and international relations. Has also experience from having run his own consulting business and being involved in startup activities.
- Phone:+46 734 20 59 10
- Email:carleric.vonplaten@swelac.com
Nils Ekman
Member of the Board
Nils Ekman
Member of the Board
Nils Ekman possesses extensive experience across multiple product and market segments, including logistics, energy, and the aerospace and defense sectors. As a proven business leader, communicator, decision-maker, and executor, Nils excels in organizing, directing, and motivating teams to achieve profitable outcomes. With over 40 years of professional experience in Latin America, he has been active in the region since arriving in Colombia in 1979.
- Phone:+46 70 940 07 47
- Email:nils.ekman@swelac.com
Tatiana Pineda
Member of the Board
Tatiana Pineda
Member of the Board
A former diplomat turned entrepreneur and advisor, she brings extensive experience in leadership, strategy, and business development. Raised among coffee trees in El Salvador, her passion for coffee has shaped her commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration.
- Phone:+46 73 488 68 46
- Email:tatiana.pineda@swelac.com
Lena Johansson
Member of the Board
Lena Johansson
Member of the Board
Lena´s areas of expertise are international trade, trade policy, agriculture policy and EU matters. Her most recent position was as Secretary General for the Swedish office of the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC Sweden. She has also held the position as Director General for the National Board of Trade in Sweden (Kommerskollegium), as well as leading positions in other governmental agencies and in ministries.
- Phone:+46 72 339 97 22
- Email:lena.johansson@swelac.com
Magnus Anseklev
Member of the board and treasurer
Magnus Anseklev
Member of the board and treasurer
Magnus Anseklev has been present in LATAM since the mid-90s. He has held various leadership positions in the region with e.g., Ericsson, SonyEricsson and MSAB focusing on business growth. He holds an MSc in Business Administration (LiU and UW), and a management degree from INSEAD.
- Phone:+55 11 99937‑5255
- Email:magnus.anseklev@swelac.com
Gustav Röken
Member of the board
Gustav Röken
Member of the board
With a background in investment banking, Gustav has spent the last 15 years as an entrepreneur and startup/deeptech CFO. He is currently CFO at CloudBackend AB and the Xcerion group of companies, member of the board at crypto broker Safello, member of the board at cloud storage provider CloudMe and owner of security company NVSS Security AB.
- Phone:+46 704 28 74 74
- Email: gustav.roken@swelac.com
Klas Forsman
Member of the Board
Klas Forsman
Member of the Board
Klas is a seasoned industrialist in the defense industry, with more thank 40 years at the SAAB Group. He is currently responsible for industrial cooperation in the Americas, a position he’s held since 2007.
- Phone:+46 73 418 03 41
- Email:klas.forsman@swelac.com
Rodrigo Gómez
Senior advisor and co-founder
Rodrigo Gómez
Senior advisor and co-founder
With his base in El Salvador, former diplomat Rodrigo represents SWELAC in Central America. Rodrigos background covers multiple diplomatic missions across the world and he now focuses on helping tech companies establish operations in Latin America.
- Email:Rodrigo.gomez@swelac.com