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Claes Meldgaard

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Styrelseordförande at KappAhl A/S
📍 Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area, Sweden

Claes Meldgaard is the Vice President of Sales for the Kappahl Group, bringing extensive retail industry experience in sales, marketing, and store management. Educated at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and IHM Business School, he also serves as a board member for Salming Sports AB and ARKIVET Second Hand, shaping strategy in diverse retail sectors.

Outside of his corporate roles, Claes has a distinct passion for skiing, evidenced by his certification as a Swedish and International Ski Instructor. This interest in sports extends to his professional life through his board position at a sporting goods company, blending personal and professional pursuits.

He is a certified Swedish and International Ski Instructor, a unique qualification for a retail executive.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Styrelseordförande
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area, Sweden
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Priorities

Topics Claes cares about

Sustainable Fashion
He has publicly discussed leading the way towards a responsible fashion world and serves on the board of a second-hand clothing company, ARKIVET.
Retail Management
As a seasoned executive with a background in store management and his current role as VP of Sales, he has deep expertise in retail operations and strategy.
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Career

Work history

8-2026
Styrelseordförande
KappAhl A/S
8-2026
Styrelseledamot
ARKIVET Second Hand
8-2021 - 1-2026
Styrelseledamot
Salming Sports AB
3-2021
Vice President Sales
KappAhl
3-2020 - 3-2021
CEO (interim)
Stayhard AB
In the press

Media appearances

KappAhl names Claes Meldgaard as vice president of sales. Featured in FashionUnited
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Kappahl om förändringarna: ”Otroligt viktigt att behålla …”. Featured in Market
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Education
1999 - 2001
DIHM
IHM Business School
2010 - 2010
Retail Management
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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