In earlier columns, I’ve shared the story of the Nordlo journey—from our first steps together with a capable CEO, Fredrik Almén, and an ambitious, well-capitalized owner, FSN Capital.
In this final chapter of my Nordlo reflections, I want to highlight another key person who played a vital role in ensuring the company’s development:
The CFO.
Why a Strong CFO Can Make All the Difference
Jan Hasselgren, Nordlo’s CFO, has been instrumental in bridging two worlds:
On one side, the smaller local companies, often with minimal administrative infrastructure.
On the other, the owners’ clear ambition to raise the company to IPO-level reporting and financial governance.
At the beginning of the Nordlo journey, several of the affiliated companies didn’t even operate with formal budgets. Some had outsourced their entire administrative function.
Thanks to Jan’s deep understanding of scalable finance operations, Nordlo was able to implement robust processes—without launching a risky and expensive ERP transformation.
So, Jan—this is me tipping my hat.
Your work has been foundational in establishing the control and governance that Nordlo needed to grow and succeed.
Well done, Jan.