Who is Anders Whalqvist

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EdmoLift · 1989–2024

Business growth achieved during Anders's tenure as CEO & Owner, as reported in his CV.

15×Turnover growth
SEK 20M to SEK 300M
80%Export share reached
16 → 130Employee growth
Portrait of Anders Wahlqvist, Founder and CEO of WAJ Advisor
Anders Wahlqvist Founder & CEO · WAJ Advisor
Meet the founder

A career shaped by building businesses.

With a background spanning industrial engineering, international sales, company leadership, and strategic planning, Anders brings a practical perspective to business development. Through WAJ Advisor, he connects European and Southeast Asian companies to explore long-term opportunities and partnerships.

Industrial engineering International expansion Business leadership
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A practical leadership perspective

Experience that moves business forward.

A combination of commercial strategy, engineering knowledge, and hands-on experience building businesses internationally.

01 / 03

Cross-border expansion

Connecting companies across Europe and Southeast Asia and creating paths toward new markets and enduring partnerships.

02 / 03

Strategic business growth

Aligning operations, planning, sales, and resources to support business performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.

03 / 03

Execution and partnerships

Bringing an owner's perspective to business development, customer relations, projects, and long-term strategic collaboration.

Professional experience

A career built on progress.

From engineering and international sales to executive leadership and advisory work, Anders's career spans industrial innovation, international operations, and strategic business development.

Engineering roots. Commercial mindset.Experience connecting technical knowledge with practical business decisions.
May 2025 – Present · Manila, Philippines

CEO & Founder

WAJ Advisor

Connecting European and Southeast Asian companies with a focus on long-term business development and strategic partnerships.

Nov 2024 – Aug 2026 · Härnösand, Sweden

Senior Corporate Advisor

EdmoLift AB & Group

Advised the group on strategic business development and international expansion.

Jul 1989 – Nov 2024

CEO & Owner

EdmoLift AB & Group

Led international growth, profitability, and market expansion. Under his leadership, turnover grew from SEK 20M to SEK 300M, the workforce grew from 16 to 130, and exports reached 80% of sales.

Apr 2018 – Dec 2025 · Aalborg, Denmark

CEO

EdmoLift DK

Aug 1984 – Jun 1989

Marketing Manager

ZEPRO / Z-lyften AB

Led global sales and marketing, established ZEPRO in Southeast Asia and Japan, and doubled turnover during his tenure.

View early career and military service
Engineer · Saab AircraftJun 1983 – Jun 1984

Project engineer for the Saab 39 Gripen.

Military Service · Engineer Corps, Ing 1Jun 1982 – Jun 1983 · Almnäs, Södertälje

Platoon commander, staff sergeant.

Track record & recognition

Growth that earned recognition.

These selected awards were received by EdmoLift during Anders's tenure as CEO, recognizing the company's growth, entrepreneurship, and international development.

  • Best International GrowthNorthern Sweden Region
  • Growth Company of the YearMid-Norrland
  • Entrepreneur of the YearVästernorrland
  • Swedbank Entrepreneurship AwardÅdalen
  • Company of the YearHärnösand · Awarded on three occasions
Board leadership

Perspective shaped in the boardroom.

Chairman and board roles across industrial businesses and trade organizations, alongside his executive leadership career.

Board Member

Swedish Foreign Trade Association · Stockholm

Mar 2024 – Feb 2026

Chairman

EdmoLift Benelux BV · Aalsmeer

Jun 2016 – Dec 2025

Chairman

EdmoLift Hebetechnik GmbH · Steinhude

Aug 1990 – Dec 2025

Chairman

EdmoLift ApS · Aalborg

Apr 2018 – Dec 2025

Board Member

STRINGO™ Vehicle Mover · Nyland

Apr 2015 – Aug 2025

Board Member

Logosol · Härnösand

May 2005 – Apr 2015

Chairman

HNEF · Härnösandsnäringsliv Ekonomiska Förening

Oct 2010 – Apr 2024

Academic foundation

Business thinking. Technical depth.

Education

Linköping University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics and Administration · 1985–1988

Duveholms School, Gymnasium

Engineering Degree, 4-year technical program in Mechanical Engineering · 1979–1982

Professional capabilities

Core expertise

  • Business Strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Development
  • Sales & Customer Relations
  • Project Management

Languages

Swedish · Native
English · Fluent
German · Professional proficiency

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The right partnership can open new markets.

Explore your next step in European–Southeast Asian business development with Anders Wahlqvist and WAJ Advisor.

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