Lars Thunberg

Background

About Lars Thunberg

Lars Thunberg Kalmar, Sweden thunberglars21@gmail.com +46 0701 433 040 | Board & Governance CV 🧭 Executive Summary Board chairman and governance expert with over 30 years of experience leading both listed and privately held companies across Europe and Asia. Proven track record in strategic transformation, IPO advisory, and cross-border operations. Served as Chairman in multiple companies listed on Nasdaq First North, including VA Automotive, aXichem, aXimed, and Panion Animal Health. Known for pragmatic leadership, shareholder alignment, and long-term value Board & Chairmanship Experience (Selected) Role Organization Years Listed Environment Chairman VA Automotive 2012–2018 Nasdaq First North Chairman aXichem AB 2010–2015 Nasdaq First North Chairman aXimed AB 2010–2015 Nasdaq First North Chairman Panion Animal Health 2016–2019 Nasdaq First North Chairman VA Tooling 2012–2017 Private Chairman VA Components 2012–2018 Private Chairman VA Automation 2010–2014 Private Chairman VA International 2011–2014 Private Chairman Camito AB 2015–2017 Private Chairman CombiGene 2013–2014 Biotech (Listed later) Board Member CombiGene 2006–2013, Nasdaq First North Board Member M&L Industri 2012-Present Private Board Member Kristianstad University Holding & Uppdrag 2012–2018 Public Sector Board Member Swepart 2011–2017 Private Board Member VA Tooling 2017–2018 Private Board Member Camito AB 2014–2015 Private Board Member HardMesch 2017–2018 Private Board Member ViscoSence 2011–2012 Private Board Member Polyplank 2007–2008 Private Board Member Apptus Technologies Private Board Member CombiGene/Lärkberget 2024-Present Nasdaq First North Executive Experience Role Company Years CEO VA Automotive 2011–2013, 2018 Business Developer PR Development 2019-Present Financial Adviser Hagberg & Partner Financial Adviser M&A Tham & Partner 2004–2006 Sales Manager Oak Capital 2005–2007+ CEO Infoskaparna Financial Manager NB Shipping 1994–1996 Analyst Dagens Industri 1993–1995 Education Bachelor of Economics Lund & Stockholm University, 1988–1993 🧠 Core Competencies • Corporate Governance & Board Leadership • IPO & Listing Advisory • Strategic Oversight & Risk Management • Mergers & Acquisitions • International Expansion & Operations • Financial Restructuring • Stakeholder Engagement • Innovation & Technology Strategy