FH Presentation Awards 2025 (32nd)
World state in 2025 – summary
2025 opens with a mix of cautious optimism and structural uncertainty across global markets. Inflation continues to ease and monetary policy is gradually normalising, yet geopolitical tensions and supply-chain challenges persist in the customs war. AI remains the last year’s dominant buzzword, with expectations running high and valuations increasingly questioned — bubble or not, its rapid integration is already reshaping corporate behaviour, productivity planning, and investor narratives. At the same time, the steady build-up of defence systems worldwide reflects rising international fear, influencing public spending priorities and long-term industrial strategies.
In Sweden, the economic backdrop is improving, but not without friction. Lower inflation has supported a more stable outlook, yet the green transition has faced financial setbacks, affecting several major projects and increasing scrutiny on capital allocation. Meanwhile, AI’s accelerating adoption continues to shape Swedish companies’ operating models and communication strategies. Whether expectations ultimately prove overstated or not, AI is set to impact daily life and business practices for years to come.
Against this backdrop, clear, balanced, and credible presentation has become even more essential in a market where information is met with heightened sensitivity.
AWARD WINNERS 2025
Presenter of the Year – Original Financial Hearings Prize - Christian Cederholm, Investor AB
International Presenter of the Year – Wallenberg Prize - Sebastian Siemiatkovski, Klarna
CFO of the Year - Emily Villatte, Acast
Small Cap Prize - Kristofer Tonström, Clas Ohlson
Micro Cap Prize - Jenny Sjödahl, Ependion
Moderator Prize -Journalists: Gabriel Mellqvist (EFN), Anna Ekelund (DI)
-Analysts: Daniel Thorsson (ABG Sundal Collier), Predrag Savinovic (Carnegie)
Rookie of the Year - Austin Lally, Verisure
Special Prize of the Year – Erik Paulsson Prize for Best Interaction - Stefan Dahlbo, Fabege
FH Award Background
FH Award is now in its 32nd year and traditionally announces the winners before Christmas without any formal ceremony.
Since 2022, FH Award became independent from Financial Hearings. Name of Wallenberg Prize and Erik Paulsson Prize have no direct connection to Persons. It is given as an Symbolic Honour for work done in the past.
Please Note: FH is NOT to be written out as “Financial Hearings.”
Merry Christmas on behalf of the FH Jury,
Isabelle Boyer de la Giroday and Per-Erik Holmström
Contact: per-erik.holmstrom@fh.finance – +46 707 704 581
Please Note: FH is NOT to be written out "Financial Hearings!"
CANDIDATES 2025
Presenter of the Year:
Erik Selin (Balder), Stefan Widing (Sandvik), Mattias Perjos (Getinge), Johan Torgeby (SEB), Annica Ånäs (Atrium Ljungberg), Helena Stjernholm, (Industrivärden), Klas Forsström (Munters), Staffan Dahlström (HMS Networks), Patrik Hofbauer (Telia), Pontus Lindvall (Betsson), Christian Cederholm (Investor AB)
International Presenter of the Year:
Börje Ekholm (Ericsson), Peter Nilsson (Trelleborg), Magnus Ahlqvist (Securitas), Rickard Gustavsson (SKF), Martin Carlesund (Evolution Gaming), Sebastian Siemiatkovski (Klarna Bank), Micael Johansson (SAAB), Jacob Wallenberg (Investor AB), Tom Erixon (Alfa Laval)
Moderator of the Year:
Predrag Savinovic (DNB Carnegie), Fredrik Cyon (DNB Carnegie), Martin Arnell (DNB Carnegie), Dan Akscuti (Pareto), Erik Hultgård (DNB Carnegie), Johan Sjöberg (Kepler), Daniel Thorsson (ABG Sundal Collier), Joakim Rönning (Infront Direkt), Martin Hävner (Breakit), Gabriel Mellqvist (EFN), Anna Ekelund (DI), Katrin Kielos (SvD)
CFO of the Year:
Håkan Folin (Epiroc), Anneli Lindblom (Pandox), Fredrik Rystedt (Essity), Jan Allde (Sweco), Sofie Tarring Lindell (Resurs Holding), Christoffer Malmer (SEB), Adam Karlsson (HM), Erik Pieder (Assa Abloy), Oscar Hellström (Gränges), Emily Villatte (Acast)
Small Cap Presenter of the Year:
Marcus Strömberg (Academedia), Sven Kristensson (Nederman), Juan Vargues (Dometic), Bodil Ericsson Torp (Storytel), Göran Westerberg (Rusta), Kristofer Tonström (Clas Ohlson), Mattias Johansson (Bravida), Jörgen Olsson (Viscaria), Fredrik Reuben (Dynamvox), Stefan Sjöstrand (Skistar)
Micro Cap Presenter of the Year:
Ulf Bladin (Prolight), Fredrik Nordberg (CDON), Einar Janson (Titania), Anders Bergström (Firefly), Malin Siberg (Guideline GEO), Fredrik Björklund (Eyeon Group), Jenny Sjödahl (Ependion), Anders Dahlberg (Med Cap), Nicklas Westerholm (Egetis Therapeutics), Edvard Haeggström (Nanoform)