Early Life
Sofia Högberg Schörling was born on December 7, 1978. She is the daughter of Melker Schörling, a prominent Swedish billionaire businessman who passed away in December 2023. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics. Sofia, along with her sister Märta Schörling Andreen, inherited a significant portion of their father's wealth, becoming the primary heirs to the Schörling family's investment company, Melker Schörling AB.
Rise to Success
Sofia's career has been characterized by her involvement in strategic investments and her leadership roles within various companies. She has been a board member of Securitas AB since 2005, and holds board positions at Hexagon AB and ASSA ABLOY AB. She is also the Vice-Chair of Melker Schörling AB. Sofia's success is a result of her strategic acumen and her ability to identify and support the development of industrial companies, ensuring their growth and market leadership.
Key Business Strategies
Sofia's business strategy focuses on long-term industrial development and building close relationships. The Schörling family, with Sofia's involvement, has invested in companies with high growth potential, supporting their development to become global market leaders. They prioritize a long-term perspective, cost-consciousness, and strong engagement with key people within their companies. This approach fosters quick decision-making and efficient operations.
Philanthropy
Sofia Schörling is involved in philanthropic initiatives, including the Schörling Foundation. The foundation promotes scientific education and research, supporting projects run by institutes or individual researchers. The foundation also supports projects that encourage the development of children and young people.
