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Educatius Appoints Anders Ljungdahl as Chief Financial Officer
[Gothenburg, April 25, 2024] - Educatius, a leading international student exchange provider, announces the appointment of Anders Ljungdahl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ljungdahl brings over 20 years of experience in senior finance roles at multinational companies, including Espresso House Group, EF Education First, and Hult International Business School, where he played a key role in driving international growth.
In his new role, Ljungdahl will be responsible for overseeing Educatius' global financial strategy and operations as the company continues to expand its reach and impact around the world. His expertise in international finance and education will be invaluable as Educatius works to fulfill its mission of providing transformative educational experiences to students globally.
"I am thrilled to welcome Anders to the Educatius team," said Educatius CEO John Cedergårdh. "His proven track record of driving growth and financial excellence at leading global organizations makes him the ideal candidate to help us capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Anders' international background and passion for education will be instrumental as we work to empower the next generation of global citizens."
Prior to joining Educatius, Ljungdahl served as CFO at Espresso House Group, Scandinavia's largest coffee shop chain, where he oversaw the company's financial strategy and expansion across Northern Europe. Before that, he held senior finance roles at GroupM and EF Education First.
"I am honored to join Educatius at such an exciting time for the company," said Ljungdahl. "Educatius' commitment to delivering high-quality international education programs that empower students to thrive in an increasingly globalized world is deeply inspiring to me and aligns with my personal and professional experience. I look forward to leveraging my expertise to support Educatius' continued growth and innovation."
Ljungdahl holds a Master's degree from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. He is fluent in English and Swedish, and speaks basic Japanese, reflecting his international background and passion for cross-cultural collaboration.
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With 20 years of experience and a presence in 22 countries, Educatius is a global leader in academic exchange programs. Annually, we facilitate enriching educational experiences for over 8,000 high school students from 60 countries across the USA, UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, Canada, and online. We also ensure rewarding experiences for our host families and partners. Beyond our core programs, Educatius is committed to making a positive global impact. We improve access to education through Aiducatius, contribute to environmental sustainability via tree-planting in Tanzania, foster resilience among youth through the Global Youth Resilience Initiative, and offset the carbon footprint of our students' international flights. At Educatius, we believe in the power of education and its potential to create a better world.
