Management team
CEO and Founder
Elena Petukhovskaya
Highly accomplished senior executive with 25 years reputable track record providing leadership within a dynamic FMCG business environment.
elena@bigakwa.com
+46(0)76 843 22 04
VP and founder
Hugo Wikström
Three decades of innovation and growing businesses experience. Dedicated to finding entrepreneurial ways to drive sustainable food production. Excels in strategic development, finding new innovative business solutions, sales and marketing.
hugo@bigakwa.com
+46(0)70 534 30 01
CFO
Jesper Ekesiöö
Two decades of expertise in finance and business development. Skilled in establishing venture-backed companies and driving growth in Northern Europe. Deep knowledge in corporate finance, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Committed to optimizing financial processes and creating conditions for sustainable business success.
jesper@bigakwa.com
+46(0)73 377 99 60
CSo
Evalena Blomqvist
PhD and sustainable development strategist. Over 25 years of expertise in the circular economy business environment.
evalena@bigakwa.com
+46(0)70 323 55 20
CTo
Daniel Brännström
Over two decades of driving innovation and building businesses. Committed to pioneering sustainable food production solutions. Skilled in strategic development, project management, and sales across various industries, including FoodTech, telecommunications, and logistics. Proven track record in co-founding and scaling Nasdaq-listed companies, mentoring startups, and leading high-impact projects from concept to completion.
daniel@bigakwa.com
+46(0)70 377 70 08
PR & Communication
Lena Backström
Versatile professional with 30 years in business development, education, and quality assurance. Specializes in business development and management systems for quality and competence. Passionate about using technology and AI to drive sustainable growth. Also expanding into journalism, communication and copywrite with a focus on impactful solutions.
lena@bigakwa.com
+46(0)70 556 15 11
chairman of the board
Mats Lundqvist
Mats Lundqvist holds a degree in Business Administration with management training from Cranfield University in England. With over 30 years of board experience and more than 20 years in executive roles, primarily within the finance sector, he brings a wealth of knowledge. Currently, he works as a business broker specializing in owner-led companies from Umeå to Gävle. Mats also has extensive experience in corporate governance, leadership, and business development.
mats.lundqvist@ekstampartners.se
