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Sven has been on the journey as head of office since the office started its operations in 2010. He is passionate about making EU policy a natural part of the work on a regional level and that Småland Blekinge Halland South Sweden’s owners should benefit as much as possible from the EU arena. Previously, Sven has worked as a consultant in a number of areas; pharmaceuticals, skills development, paper and pulp, and export consultancy.

Alongside thematic work, Sven currently works with:

• Collaboration between the owners within Småland Blekinge Halland South Sweden
• Advising on lobbying
• Preparations for how EU-policy affect the regional level long-term

• Health
• Innovation
• Digitalisation
• Labour market & Skills
• Tourism
• Cultural & Creative sector

Martin joined the SBHSS´Brussels Office in January 2022 and wants to work for an increased regional engagement in European policy and to support interregional cooperation.

Martin has previously worked as a Political Adviser at the European Parliament as well as an EU Policy Officer at the Committee on Foreign Affairs at the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm.

Main focus and responsibilities:

• Green Circular Bioeconomi:
  • Forests and Wooden Products,
  • Sustainable Construction Industry,
  • Energy and Sustinable Fuels
  • Water/Blue economy,
  • Agriculture and foods

• Green Mobility:
  • TEN-T