Mr. Pihlgren holds a Master's degree in Finance from Stockholm University and the London School of Economics. He has over 20 years of experience in international business development, having worked with some of the largest forest product companies such as Mercer International, SCA, and ArjoWiggins. He has also worked as an independent sales representative and business development expert, specializing in biomass products for both buyers and sellers on a global level.

With a background in investment banking from CSFB, SEB Group, and Mangold Securities, Mr. Pihlgren currently serves as the VP of Business Development at Andion, where he leads the company's sales efforts and drives business growth.