About Us
Our mission
Empowering People
At Nilsson & Partners, we empower organizations and individuals by building dedicated, resilient partnerships rooted in trust, ownership and resilience.
By connecting exceptional talent with the right opportunities, fostering accountability and guiding organizations to build diverse, high-performing teams, we help businesses thrive and achieve sustainable success in an evolving world. We are here to make a difference.
Our Values
Trust
Trust underpins every relationship we build at Nilsson & Partners. Guided by accountability, openness, and transparent communication, we cultivate partnerships rooted in integrity and mutual respect. By fostering dependable connections, we empower clients to meet their goals and candidates to realize their full potential.
Ownership
At Nilsson & Partners we live by the principle of “Extreme Ownership”. We take full responsibility for outcomes, working proactively to tackle challenges with precision and accountability. Your success is our success, and we remain committed to delivering impactful results through unwavering dedication.
Resilience
Resilience defines our approach to every challenge. In a constantly evolving environment, we remain adaptable, solutions-oriented and committed to turning obstacles into opportunities for growth. Standing alongside our clients and candidates, we help them navigate uncertainty, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting success.
Who We Are
Built on over two decades of leadership experience, Nilsson & Partners combines global reach with local insights. We are driven by a commitment to empowering people, enabling businesses to achieve their goals, and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
Our approach blends cutting-edge AI technology with a personal touch, ensuring precision and care in every engagement, no matter the industry or challenge.
Meet Anna Nilsson, the Founder of Nilsson & Partners
“I grew up in the Swedish countryside, where I learned the values of trust, ownership and resiliency. These qualities, deeply rooted in the Scandinavian culture, have shaped my career and leadership approach. From playing football as a team captain to leading cross-functional teams globally, I’ve witnessed the power of collaboration and leadership to drive meaningful change.”
With dual master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration, Anna Nilsson brings a problem-solving mindset and more than 20 years of experience in the global automotive industry, including leadership roles in blue-chip companies. Her expertise spans customer-centric strategies, cross-cultural team management, and fostering balanced leadership to drive innovation and growth. After spending 18 years in Germany building her career in global leadership, Anna is now based in Switzerland, where she continues to apply her extensive international experience.
As an Executive Sales Leader, Anna ensured that the voice of the customer shaped strategic decisions, fostering high-performing teams that achieved impactful results. Her global career has demonstrated the transformative potential of inclusive leadership and collaboration in driving success.
Anna Nilsson’s approach is inspired by the belief that meaningful growth requires stepping out of comfort zones and embracing challenges. As Albert Einstein said, “A ship is always safe at the shore – but that is not what it is built for.” Today, Anna combines her Scandinavian values with her global experience to deliver Executive Search and Advisory services that empower individuals and organizations to excel and unlock their full potential.
