Jenny Lindén Urnes

Early Life

Jenny Lindén Urnes was born on March 29, 1971. She is the daughter of Ulf G. Lindén, a Swedish industrialist. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of London in 1995.

Rise to Success

After inheriting Lindéngruppen from her father in 2009, Jenny Lindén Urnes quickly took on the role of Chairman and CEO, later focusing on the Chairman role. Her strategic focus included asset consolidation and long-term private ownership. A key achievement was leading the buyback of Höganäs AB in 2013, which secured family control and leadership in the powdered metal market.

Key Business Strategies

As chairwoman and owner, Jenny Lindén Urnes is known for her commitment to long-term ownership and sustainability. Her focus is on developing industrial companies, with core businesses including Beckers and Höganäs AB.

Philanthropy

Jenny Lindén Urnes's social impact stems from Lindéngruppen's role as a major industrial employer and supplier of essential industrial materials. Her philanthropy supports various cultural and educational initiatives, including her role as Chair of the Färgfabriken Foundation. Lindéngruppen has also partnered with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) since 2008.