“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/Managing director
Artistic directors

Henning Ruhe
Artistic Director, Opera/drama

Katrín Hall
Artistic Director, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani
Management group

Lena Ahl
CFO/ Deputy CEO


Benjamin Dörum
Technical Director

Jessica Fjelkegård
Project and planning manager


Håkan Jönsson
Facility Management manager

Ing-Marie Persmo
Marketing manager

Lena Vedin Almung
Administrative manager, Opera/drama

Mats Andersson
Programming director

Jan Bratt
Contract negotiations manager

Per Herrey
Company lawyer

Maria Knall
Assistant to the CEO
Legal

Per Herrey
Company lawyer

Jan Bratt
Contract negotiations manager

Åsa Jansson
Project Manager, Digital future
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 Dans
- Lena Ahl, Vice VD/CFO
- Mats Andersson, Programming director
- Liselott Berg, Administrative manager Dans
- Jessica Fjelkegård, Project and planning manager
- Viveka Fonsmark, HR manager
- Elinor Gerle, Administrative manager Choir
- Per Herrey, Corporate lawyer
- Håkan Jönsson, Facility Management manager
- Maria Knall, Assistant to the CEO
- Andreas Lönnqvist,, Orchestra manager
- Anders Ottosson, Bitr. Chef Opera/Drama
- Ing-Marie Persmo, Marketing manager
- Lena Vedin Almung, Administrative manager Opera/Drama
Board of directors
Chair
Arne Lernhag (M)
Vice chair
Maria Brauer (S)
Members
- Ann Catrine Fogelgren (L)
- Anita Forsberg (V)
- Monica Green (S)
- Valéria Kant (KD)
- Anna Sara Perslow (C)
- Björn Tidland (SD)
- Maria Andersson Willner (S)