CTF Organization and Advisory board

Our researchers and doctoral students are variously involved in disciplines such as business administration, psychology, computer science, information systems, environmental and energy systems, political science, religion sociology, mechanical engineering and materials engineering and industrial engineering and management. Many of them are also involved in undergraduate and graduate education, mostly within Karlstad Business School.

CTF´s operations is led by a Director, Professor Per Kristensson, supported by a Vice director Johan Quist, an administrative team and a strategic council.  

Advisory board

The function of the Advisory board is to contribute to the strategic planning of CTF, with three meetings per year. It is chaired by a business appointee and consist of representatives from our partners, the faculty, and our PhD students.

External members of the board:

• Malin Thorsén, Bright Planet AB (Chair)
• Anna Skärdin, Elvenite
• Kristina Heinonen, Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan
• Hans Karlsson, Arvika kommun
• Mikael af Kleen, Differ Strategy
• Jonas Matthing, DigitalWellArena/Compare
• Peter Rover, Effect Management

Internal members from CTF: 

• Jenny Karlsson
• Per Kristensson
• Johan Quist