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Martin Axelhed

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Board Member at Vagabond Shoemakers
📍 Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden

Martin Axelhed is the CEO of Fjällräven International and Executive Vice President of Fenix Outdoor. With over 20 years as CEO, he started on the shop floor and grew the brand from a Swedish company to a global presence in over 70 markets, focusing on long-term, sustainable growth.

A lifelong nature enthusiast, Martin grew up hiking, skiing, and hunting in the Swedish countryside. This passion translates into his personal life, where he actively participates in multi-day endurance treks, such as the 110km Fjällräven Classic from Nikkaloukta to Abisko.

He was personally asked by Fjällrävens founder to become CEO at age 28 while they were together on a hiking trail in northern Sweden.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden
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Corporate Sustainability
He champions integrating sustainability into core business strategy, having led Fjällräven to eliminate harmful "forever chemicals" (PFAS) from its products well ahead of regulations.
Long-Term Leadership
Having been the CEO for over two decades, he often discusses the importance of consistency, protecting a brand's identity, and building a company designed to last for generations.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Board Member
Vagabond Shoemakers
6-2009
Executive Vice President
Fenix Outdoor
CEO Fjällräven International
Fjällräven
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