Lars-Erik Nilsson

Axis Communications

WINNER OF THE 2011 GOLDEN GAVEL – LISTED COMPANIES

The jury’s announcement

Lars-Erik-Nilsson

Axis is an IT company that offers network video solutions for professional installations. Lars-Erik Nilsson became chair of the company board in 2005 upon the sudden death of the previous chair, who was also a major shareholder. The company was in a critical phase and its share price was under severe pressure.

Over the following years, Axis has experienced exceptional growth while maintaining consistently high profitability, and the company is now one of the global leaders within its field. This development is to a very great extent a result of the work of Lars-Erik Nilsson. His calm, warm approach instils confidence and optimism throughout the organisation. His extensive international experience has enabled him to guide the company through many challenges during its rapid growth. While he is a highly professional and methodical chair, he is very much a team player. His great enthusiasm, responsiveness and openness ensure that everyone within the organisation contributes to and feels they are an active part of the success of the company.

Lars-Erik Nilsson’s work at Axis clearly shows the value of international experience and deep commitment in the role of the chair of a company that wishes to grow rapidly in the global marketplace.

Fact file

Lars-Erik Nilsson
Born in 1943
Chair of the Board of Axis Communications since 2003.

Educational background
Graduate Engineer

Professional experience
CEO of  Compaq Computer Sverige AB. Started the company in Sweden in 1987 and led the company to a turnover of SEK 6 billion and over 1 000 employees.

Other current directorships
Chair of the Board OF Avensia Innovation AB and Uclarity AB. Board member of Consellar AB.

About the company

Company name
Axis Communications

Domicile
Lund, Sweden

Axis is an IT company that offers network video solutions for security surveillance and remote monitoring. The company operates worldwide, and its range of products includes network cameras, video servers, video decoders, video management software and a full range of accessories, as well as a small range of products for print server solutions.

 

Key figures

2007

2008

2009

2010

Turnover (MSEK)

1 671

1 984

2 300

2 933

Profit after financial items (MSEK)

367

340

307

415

Number of employees

507

663

764

848