Gelato Founder Henrik Müller-Hansen Joins Patricia Industries Board to Boost Global Strategy

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Gelato Founder Henrik Müller-Hansen Joins Patricia Industries Board to Boost Global Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Henrik Müller-Hansen, CEO and founder of Norwegian company Gelato, has joined the Board of Directors at Patricia Industries, bringing his extensive telecom and international business expertise to the team. Chair Marcus Wallenberg highlighted the value of Henrik’s strategic insight and global experience, noting his success in building a multinational enterprise. Previously, Müller-Hansen served as CEO for Tele2’s Norwegian division from 2003 to 2006. As of March 10, 2025, the Patricia Industries Board includes several prominent figures alongside him, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building strong, sustainable businesses as part of Investor AB’s portfolio.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 10-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Investor AB (STO: INVE-B), a Swedish investment and holding company founded in 1916, announces that Henrik Müller-Hansen, the CEO and founder of Norwegian firm Gelato, has been named to the Board of Directors at Patricia Industries. This appointment brings his extensive expertise in telecommunications and international business to the board.

Marcus Wallenberg, Chair of Patricia Industries, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to welcome Henrik to our board. His strategic insight, combined with his rich experience in the telecom sector and his success in growing a global enterprise with employees from over 50 countries, will be invaluable as we continue to drive our initiatives.” 

Prior to establishing Gelato, Müller-Hansen held several pivotal roles at Tele2, including serving as the CEO for its Norwegian division between 2003 and 2006. As of March 10, 2025, the Patricia Industries Board comprises Gunnar Brock, Christian Cederholm, Henrik Müller-Hansen, Denise Persson, Åsa Riisberg, Inge Thulin, Jacob Wallenberg, and Marcus Wallenberg. Patricia Industries, a part of Investor AB—founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916—continues to create value for society by fostering strong, sustainable companies across its three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries, and Investments in EQT.

Investor AB, founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916, creates value for people and society by building strong and sustainable companies. Through substantial ownership and board participation, we drive initiatives that we believe create value and support our companies to remain or become best-in-class. Our portfolio is organized in three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.

For further information:

Jacob Lund, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer,
Phone +46 725 60 21 57
jacob.lund@investorab.com

Magnus Dalhammar, Head of Investor Relations,
Phone +46 73 524 2130
magnus.dalhammar@investorab.com

SOURCE: Investor AB

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