Edward Lindqvist
Senior Strategy Consultant
PROFILE
Senior consultant with 14 years advising Nordic financial institutions, energy companies, and family offices on strategic transformation. Former Bain & Company engagement manager. Currently leading the Nordic strategy practice at an independent advisory firm with €40M+ in mandates over the past three years.
EXPERIENCE
Partner
Lindqvist Strategic Advisors · Stockholm, SE
Sep 2020 — Present
- Founded boutique advisory firm focused on Nordic mid-market — grew to 12 consultants and €40M+ in cumulative mandates over 3 years
- Led strategic transformation engagements for clients including Nordea, Vattenfall, and three Wallenberg-controlled industrial groups
- Authored quarterly Nordic Strategy Outlook — 8,000+ subscribers across regional executive readership
Engagement Manager
Bain & Company · Stockholm, SE
Mar 2015 — Aug 2020
- Managed 18 engagements across financial services, energy, and industrials with average team size of 6 consultants
- Promoted from Senior Consultant in 2.5 years (top quartile of cohort)
- Co-led Bain Stockholm's recruitment program at SSE and KTH — interviewed 200+ candidates annually
Senior Analyst
McKinsey & Company · London, UK → Stockholm, SE
Jul 2011 — Feb 2015
- Joined out of LSE graduate program, transferred to Stockholm office after 18 months
- Specialized in financial services strategy across Northern European banking sector
EDUCATION
MSc Finance
London School of Economics · London, UK
2009 — 2011
BSc Business Administration
Stockholm School of Economics · Stockholm, SE
2006 — 2009
EXPERTISE
Strategic Planning · Financial Analysis · M&A Advisory · Operating Model Design · Board Communication · Team Leadership
LANGUAGES
Svenska (native) · English (fluent) · Deutsch (professional) · Norsk (conversational)
RECOGNITION
- Consulting Magazine Top 25 Under 352022
- Bain Stockholm MVP Award2019
- LSE Distinguished Graduate2011
- Stockholm School of Economics Academic Excellence2009