Grosshandelssocieteten scholarship alumni networking evening
Reconnect with fellow scholarship recipients and join an evening of networking, inspiration, and conversation with Tommy Adamsson, Chair of Stockholms Grosshandelssocietet.
As a former Grosshandelssocieteten scholarship recipient, you are part of a community that spans generations of students, alumni, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We are delighted to invite you back to SSE for an evening dedicated to reconnecting with fellow scholarship recipients, expanding your network, and marking the role of the Grosshandelssocieteten scholarship program.
We are pleased to welcome Tommy Adamsson, Chairman of Stockholms Grosshandelssocietet, as the evening's speaker. Tommy has had a distinguished career as an entrepreneur and business leader and continues to play an active role in supporting entrepreneurship, education, and future generations of business leaders.
During the evening, Tommy will share reflections from his career and experiences, followed by informal networking and refreshments.
We look forward to welcoming you back to SSE and bringing together Grosshandelssocieteten alumni.
Tommy Adamsson
Tommy Adamsson is one of Sweden’s most experienced business leaders, with a career spanning entrepreneurship, retail, corporate governance, and civic engagement. As owner and CEO of Polarn O. Pyret, he transformed a Swedish retailer into an internationally recognized premium children's clothing brand, developing deep expertise in brand building, retail operations, franchising, and international expansion.
Beyond his entrepreneurial achievements, Tommy has held numerous board and leadership positions across the private and nonprofit sectors, including Sveriges Radio, Svenska Franchise Föreningen, and Styrelseakademien Stockholm. Today, he serves as Chair of Stockholms Grosshandelssocietet and is a prominent figure within Stockholms Borgerskap, working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, capital, and societal development.
Drawing on decades of experience as a business leader and entrepreneur, Tommy brings a perspective shaped by building organizations, empowering people, and contributing to the Swedish business community.
