Grosshandelssocieteten scholarship alumni networking evening
Reconnect with fellow scholarship recipients and join an evening of networking, inspiration, and conversation with Tommy Adamsson, SSE alum and former Chair of Stockholms Grosshandelssocietet.
As a former Grosshandelssocieteten scholarship recipient, you are part of a vibrant community of alumni, entrepreneurs, and future leaders. We are delighted to invite you back to SSE for an evening of reconnecting with fellow scholarship recipients, expanding your network, and celebrating the impact of the Grosshandelssocieteten scholarship program.
We are pleased to welcome Tommy Adamsson as the evening’s speaker. An SSE alum from 1964, Tommy has had a distinguished career as an entrepreneur and business leader. He has long supported entrepreneurship, education, and future generations of leaders through Stockholms Grosshandelssocietet and the broader business community. During the evening, Tommy will share reflections on his career and experiences, followed by informal networking and refreshments.
We look forward to welcoming you back to SSE and bringing together Grosshandelssocieteten scholarship alumni. You will also have the opportunity to meet Patrik Salén, Chair of Stockholms Grosshandelssocietet, and Anna Wallin-Krasse, Vice Chair.
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.
For 34 years, including two decades as Chair, Tommy was a central figure in Stockholms Grosshandelssocietet, and he remains a prominent voice 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.
