“The Göteborg Opera is a fantastic institution that inspires not only thought and emotion, but makes a difference – for society, its audience and its employees.” Christina Björklund, CEO.
Management
The Göteborg Opera’s management structure is adapted to meet future challenges, give more time to artistic work and strengthen the company’s stability.
CEO/Managing director

Christina Björklund
CEO
Artistic directors

Henning Ruhe
Artistic Director, Opera/drama

Katrín Hall
Artistic Director, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani
Management group

Lena Ahl
CFO/ Deputy CEO

Liselott Berg
Administrative manager, dance

Benjamin Dørum
Technical Director

Jessica Fjelkegård
Director, Planning and process

Håkan Jönsson
Project Lead, Operatech

Ing-Marie Persmo
Director, Marketing and Sales

Eva-Lena Nordstierna
Acting HR Director

Lena Vedin Almung
Administrative manager, Opera/drama

Mats Andersson
Strategy Director

Jan Bratt
Company lawyer/Contract negotiations manager

Per Herrey
Company lawyer

Maria Knall
Assistant to the CEO
Strategic management group
The strategic management team works with long term strategies and goals based on our mandate, and consists of:
- Christina Björklund, CEO
- Henning Ruhe, Artistic Director Opera/Drama
- Katrín Hall, Artistic Director Dance
- Lena Ahl, CFO/Deputy CEO
- Mats Andersson, Strategy Director
- Liselott Berg, Administrative Manager Dance
- Benjamin Dørum, Technical Director
- Jessica Fjelkegård, Planning and Process Director
- Håkan Jönsson, Project Lead, Operatech
- Eva-Lena Nordstierna, Acting HR Director
- Ing-Marie Persmo, Marketing and Sales Director
- Annalena Persson, Vice Artistic Director, opera/drama
- Lena Vedin Almung, Administrative Manager Opera/Drama
Board of directors
Chair
Maria Brauer (S)
Vice chair
Johnny Magnusson (M)
Members
Valéria Kant (KD)
AnnaSara Perslow (C)
Anna Silvén (SD)
Olof Svensson (S)
Emil Wingstrand (V)
Helene Odenjung (L)
Harriet Ljungdahl (MP)