Holmberg assumes his new role on October 1. He brings more than 20 years of experience in academic research, operational security, organizational development, and community work. His previous roles include work within the prison and probation services, youth care, and sports – including leading sustainability initiatives at Djurgården Football. His ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on implementation – particularly in areas related to safety, security, and long-term societal development – will be central to his work at CfSR.

At the center, Holmberg will work alongside Director Professor Martin Carlsson-Wall and the rest of the leadership team to further develop CfSR as an independent platform where academia, business, public authorities, and civil society come together to boost resilience to everything from cyberattacks to supply chain disruptions.

“We’ve built a society that relies heavily on just-in-time systems. To make it more resilient, we need to lean on our strengths while at the same time learning from other ways of operating. That means drawing on expertise beyond the traditional silos. CfSR offers a space where researchers, business leaders, and practitioners can meet and collaborate in new ways,” says Staffan Holmberg.

A key player in building a more resilient Sweden

CfSR was established to address today’s complex security challenges and functions as a neutral space for developing solutions before, during, and after crises. Its focus areas include cybersecurity, procurement, innovation, public–private partnerships, and management of critical infrastructure.

Professor Martin Carlsson-Wall, Director of CfSR, sees great potential in the new appointment:

“Staffan Holmberg combines academic insight with broad practical experience and deep social commitment. He is exactly the right person to help us grow the center into a global platform for research and partnerships in crisis preparedness, civil defense, critical infrastructure, and innovation-driven business models.”

For more information, please contact:

Staffan Holmberg
Executive Director, Center for Security and Resilience
Email: staffan.holmberg@hhs.se 
Tel: +46 737 799 735

Martin Carlsson-Wall
Director, Center for Security and Resilience
Email: martin.carlssonwall@hhs.se 
Tel: +46 730 440 900

Press contact

Ylva Mossing
Content and Media Relations Manager
Email: ylva.mossing@hhs.se
Phone: +46 730 97 26 16

About the Center for Security and Resilience
The Center for Security and Resilience (CfSR) is an interdisciplinary research center at the Stockholm School of Economics. It was founded to meet the pressing challenges of today’s security landscape – from cyberattacks and disinformation to supply chain disruptions. The center serves as a neutral platform where academia, business, public authorities, and civil society collaborate to develop sustainable solutions before, during, and after crises. Focus areas include management control, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, procurement, innovation, crisis leadership, public–private collaboration, and supply chain resilience.

About the Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics is rated as a top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes bachelor, master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Our programs are developed in close cooperation with the business and research communities, providing graduates substantial potential to attain leading positions in companies and other organizations. 

The School is accredited by EQUIS, certifying that all of its principal activities – teaching as well as research – maintain the highest international standards. The Stockholm School of Economics is also the only Swedish member institution of CEMS and PIM, which are collaborations between top business schools worldwide, contributing to the level of quality for which our school is known. 

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