Who is Anders Whalqvist
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Business growth achieved during Anders's tenure as CEO & Owner, as reported in his CV.
SEK 20M to SEK 300M
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.
Experience that moves business forward.
A combination of commercial strategy, engineering knowledge, and hands-on experience building businesses internationally.
Cross-border expansion
Connecting companies across Europe and Southeast Asia and creating paths toward new markets and enduring partnerships.
Strategic business growth
Aligning operations, planning, sales, and resources to support business performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.
Execution and partnerships
Bringing an owner's perspective to business development, customer relations, projects, and long-term strategic collaboration.
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.
CEO & Founder
WAJ Advisor
Connecting European and Southeast Asian companies with a focus on long-term business development and strategic partnerships.
Senior Corporate Advisor
EdmoLift AB & Group
Advised the group on strategic business development and international expansion.
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.
CEO
EdmoLift DK
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
Project engineer for the Saab 39 Gripen.
Platoon commander, staff sergeant.
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
Perspective shaped in the boardroom.
Chairman and board roles across industrial businesses and trade organizations, alongside his executive leadership career.
Swedish Foreign Trade Association · Stockholm
Mar 2024 – Feb 2026
EdmoLift Benelux BV · Aalsmeer
Jun 2016 – Dec 2025
EdmoLift Hebetechnik GmbH · Steinhude
Aug 1990 – Dec 2025
EdmoLift ApS · Aalborg
Apr 2018 – Dec 2025
STRINGO™ Vehicle Mover · Nyland
Apr 2015 – Aug 2025
Logosol · Härnösand
May 2005 – Apr 2015
HNEF · Härnösandsnäringsliv Ekonomiska Förening
Oct 2010 – Apr 2024
Business thinking. Technical depth.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics and Administration · 1985–1988
Engineering Degree, 4-year technical program in Mechanical Engineering · 1979–1982
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
The right partnership can open new markets.
Explore your next step in European–Southeast Asian business development with Anders Wahlqvist and WAJ Advisor.