Educatius, a leading international student exchange provider, has announced the appointment of Anders Ljungdahl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ljungdahl brings over 20 years of experience in senior finance roles at multinational companies, including Espresso House Group, EF Education First, and Hult International Business School, where he played a key role in driving international growth.
In his new role, Ljungdahl will be responsible for overseeing Educatius’ global financial strategy and operations as the company continues to expand its reach and impact around the world. His expertise in international finance and education will be invaluable as Educatius works to fulfill its mission of providing transformative educational experiences to students globally.
“I am thrilled to welcome Anders to the Educatius team,” said Educatius CEO John CedergÃ¥rdh. “His proven track record of driving growth and financial excellence at leading global organizations makes him the ideal candidate to help us capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Anders’ international background and passion for education will be instrumental as we work to empower the next generation of global citizens.”
Prior to joining Educatius, Ljungdahl served as CFO at Espresso House Group, Scandinavia’s largest coffee shop chain, where he oversaw the company’s financial strategy and expansion across Northern Europe. Before that, he held senior finance roles at GroupM and EF Education First.
“I am honored to join Educatius at such an exciting time for the company,” said Ljungdahl. “Educatius’ commitment to delivering high-quality international education programs that empower students to thrive in an increasingly globalized world is deeply inspiring to me and aligns with my personal and professional experience. I look forward to leveraging my expertise to support Educatius’ continued growth and innovation.”
Ljungdahl holds a Master’s degree from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. He is fluent in English and Swedish, and speaks basic Japanese, reflecting his international background and passion for cross-cultural collaboration.
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Educatius for more than 20 years, we’ve been making dreams come true for international students. From our offices all over the world, we place students in excellent high schools and cultural exchange programs, match them with a welcoming host family and provide expert support throughout their stay. Governments in Asia, Latin America and Brazil have entrusted us with hundreds of their sponsored students, and so have parents in more than 50 countries. Through our long-term partnerships with top schools in 10 countries and best-in-class student support, students unlock the world.
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