Our board
Committed representatives from the non-profit, private and public sectors gather on the Leader Stockholmsbygd board. Their shared expertise and anchoring in local networks provide a unique insight into the area's conditions and needs.
Shared values and broad expertise
The board meets approximately 6-8 times a year to discuss incoming applications and assess which projects should be prioritized. The board consists of 19 regular members and 12 alternates.
The board discusses and assesses projects using selection criteria based on shared values, insight into the power of locally led development through the Leader method, and the goals of the local development strategy.
Board
Tomas Strandberg
PRESIDENT
Private sector, Värmdö
Has a background in meat and cured meats and has been in the management of Svenskt Butikskött AB and Gotlands Slakteri AB, which among other things created the brand "Taste of Gotland". Participates in the producer organization Recirkfisk, which supports Swedish recirculating aquaculture farmers. Is competent in entrepreneurship and has experience in brand building, food production in meat and cured meats, primary production in aquaponics and has experience in working with food safety (KRAV, FSSC 22000, etc.). Furthermore, experience in various certifications and extensive experience in project management. Worked as HR manager for 10 years in a group with 250 employees. Elite athlete for 20 years and is currently working on creating a private forest garden on the island of Möja
Contact ordforande@leaderstockholmsbygd.se
Public sector
VICE CHAIRMAN Mikaela Lodén
Business Manager, City of Vaxholm
Gustav Brakes
Rural and Archipelago Developer, Norrtälje Municipality
Ann-Catrin Skogström
Business developer, Österåker municipality
Anine Ronden
Project Manager, Strategic Planning, Värmdö Municipality
Gabriela Grufman
Business developer, Haninge Municipality
Emelie Norrljung
Business developer, Nynäshamn Municipality
Josephine Jackson
Strategist at the Regional Management Office, Stockholm Region
Private sector
Pia Nelson Önfelt
Certified project manager in the tourism industry and place development, with assignments in rural areas, in the archipelago and in the city. Chairman of Dalarö Fritidsgård, a non-profit association that runs leisure activities for young people between the ages of 12–19. Haninge
Qina Hermansson
Runs a private company and works with audiobook reading, journalistic and editorial work. Partner Ornö tourism and electric taxi cooperative, which, among other things, runs moped taxis on the island, arranges guided tours and has worked to coordinate small-scale tourism in the Ornö archipelago. Active in the local history association (Ornö Sockenstuga Village Museum) and booking manager for the premises in Ornö Village Hall. Haninge
Lasse Persson
Is a part-retired administrative manager at the Stiftelsen Östekonomiska Institutet (SITE), and provides consultancy to smaller companies in his own company Resultec AB. Has sailed in Roslagen 5–6 weeks per year since 1987. Österåker
Tomas Strandberg
Is one of the founders of Johannas Stadsodlingar AB, an aquaponics with rainbow trout and leafy greens. Has a background in meat and charcuterie and was among others involved in starting the brand Smak av Gotland. Participates in the producer organization Recirkfisk, which supports Swedish recirculating aquaculture farmers. Vaxholm
Katarina Holmberg
Founder and owner of Norrtelje Musteri and Norrtelje Lanthandel. Chairman of the Roslagsmat Association, vice chairman of Swedish Musteri and ambassador of the Roslagen Food Council, administrator of REKO Norrtälje and REKO Väddö. Passionate about issues related to small-scale food production and food crafts, entrepreneurship and networking. Advisor Eldrimner, advisor Företagslabbet. Norrtälje.
Peter Wennerberg
Runs own construction company. Raised on a dairy farm. Committed to climate issues. Lives in Sorunda, Nynäshamn
Non-profit sector
Bo Gesslein
Treasurer of SIKO and has previously been a member of the Archipelago Federation and the municipal archipelago council. Has been self-employed in shipyards and taxi boats, but is now retired. Solid knowledge of economics. Lives on Löparö, Norrtälje
Karin Brostrom
Is chairman of Stockholm County 4H and also active in LRF at the municipal group level in Norrtälje municipality. Was involved in starting Leader Uross in 2008. Drives issues related to increased local food production and preparedness and increasing young people's influence on their living environment.
Anders Jansson
Self-employed (commercial fishing and fish farming with local sales) and archipelago resident (Ornö). Active in local associations for the interests of permanent residents and ownership and management of premises, piers, etc. Through commercial fishing organizations, has driven marketing measures for domestic fish and contributed to sales activities.
Peter Ödling
Permanent resident of Sandhamn, Sandhamn's contact person in Värmdö Municipality's Archipelago Package initiative, chairman of Sandhamn's Community Association and active in the development association SandhamNext. Runs the company Skärgårdens Altanvård and also holds history and culture tours at Sandhamn.
Anita Lundin
Represents the Stockholm County Local History Association, where Anita has been chair since 2017. Has published books on remote work, leadership, public education and school history. Member of the Swedish Local History Association and co-opted on the board of the Archipelago Foundation.