Early Life
Madeleine Olsson Eriksson was born on August 25, 1945, in Gothenburg, Sweden. She is the daughter of Sten Allan Olsson, the founder of Stena Sphere, and Birgit Andersson. She grew up as the oldest child in the Olsson family, a prominent shipping family in Sweden.
Rise to Success
After graduating from the Latin line, she attended Lund University and earned a bachelor's degree. She later pursued a career in medicine, studying at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and receiving her medical license in 1981. Before the 1990s she worked in health and medical care in Gotland. From the 1990s, she has been working at Avenykliniken in central Gothenburg, which she owns together with two partners. In 1996, Madeleine Olsson Eriksson became the chairman of the Sten A Olsson's Foundation for Research and Culture.
Key Business Strategies
Madeleine Olsson Eriksson is a part owner of Stena Sphere, a diversified Swedish conglomerate. Her interests include cruising, shipping, offshore drilling, property, and metal recycling. Her brother Dan Olsson took over Stena Sphere in 1983. Madeleine and her brother Stefan Olsson own 12.5% and 24.5%, respectively.
Philanthropy
Madeleine Olsson Eriksson is actively involved in philanthropy, particularly through her role as chairman of the Sten A. Olsson's Foundation for Research and Culture. This foundation, established in 1996, supports various cultural personalities, institutions, and research projects in western Sweden. The foundation has donated over 560 million SEK, focused on promoting research, innovation, and culture. She also founded the MOE Foundation, which supports equal education for children and young people.
