New model to strengthen Boden’s strategic business development

Boden Municipality had previously decided to move from a single Head of Business Development to a joint function for overarching business development, in order to meet the phase society is now entering.

Thomas Sundqvist took up his post as Head of Development and Deputy Chief Executive in August, and the new function is now fully in place. In addition to him, it includes Chief Executive Magnus Åkerlund and the CEO of Boden Business Park, Thomas Fägerman. The new collaboration model is intended to ensure that strategic business development becomes even more firmly anchored, long-term, and adapted to the extensive societal transition underway in the municipality.

The group meets regularly—at least once a week—to review current issues and drive the work forward.

“We are in contact almost daily on these matters because it’s so important to strike the right balance and keep the momentum high. We had a good way of working before, but we’re doing this now to meet today’s conditions,” says Thomas Sundqvist.

For Boden’s business owners, the change will not affect day-to-day operations. Boden Business Park will continue to be the natural point of contact for questions about starting, developing, and establishing companies. Business developers are available there to offer information and guidance to both existing and new companies.

“Since the tide turned in Boden, we have worked according to the guiding principle that our entrepreneurs should quickly receive clear answers on the issues that matter to them. ‘Time to market’ may be a worn expression, but it can often be the difference between growth and winding down for a company. The ambition with our new setup is to meet the need for swift, clear feedback while maintaining a close dialogue with our business community,” says Thomas Fägerman, CEO of Boden Business Park.

This news article was also published in Boden Bild issue 2–2025. Curious about more news from Boden Bild? Explore the full collection.