Speakers at the annual meeting 2026

Susanne Beskow and Caroline von Post

Susanne and Caroline are the founders of Beskow von Post, a company with a vision to transform the industry into a resource, even in the second and third tier. Today, only 1% of used textiles are recovered for the next life. Beskow von Post wants to change that. They have developed a process that makes it possible to scale up the recycling of textiles on an industrial scale! They have made circular uniforms for Hr Björkmans Entrémattor and the National Museum and are now collaborating with the City of Stockholm and Elis Textilservice in a key project, Meal Shawls, which will replace disposable bibs.

Beskow von Post received the Swedish Textile Service Association's Sustainability Award 2024 with the motivation "The Sustainability Award of the Year in the Textile Service Industry goes to entrepreneurs Susanne Beskow and Caroline von Post who, through their activities, create new life for worn-out textiles."

Both are senior experts in textiles and recycling, Susanne started her business, van Deurs, back in 1992 and has since worked with her own collections, designing other people's garments and uniforms. Caroline is a biologist and worked as an environmental consultant before converting leftover textiles from laundries and starting Stormie Poodle.

Andreas Dorner

General Manager RE&UP

Andreas Dorner is a strong leader in the global transition towards a circular textile economy. As a key figure at RE&UP Recycling Technologies, Andreas has been a driving force since the company's inception in 2023, masterminding the “Zero to Scale” journey that has helped redefine how the industry approaches textiletotextile recovery. A fierce advocate for commercializing circularity, he doesn't just talk about closing the loop but builds the supply chain frameworks to make it real.

Based at the heart of the action in Europe, Andreas is a prominent voice in navigating the EU's transformative legislative landscape. From the ESPR and CEA to mandatory EPR schemes, he translates complex policy into actionable industrial strategy. By bridging the gap between high-tech recycling innovation and high-level stakeholder engagement, he is helping ensure that the future of European fashion is built on recovered, high-quality feedstock rather than virgin materials.

Subject: Circularity at work: Scaling textile to textile solutions for workwear

Marta Triulzi

Marta Triulzi is an International Sales Account with consolidated experience in the exhibition and industry exhibition sector. At Fiera Milano, she oversees the management and development of international exhibitors, contributing to the growth and positioning of leading events on a global scale.

With a strong academic background in Multimedia Communication, she brings proven expertise in international relations, negotiation and exhibitor management, supporting the creation of strategic business opportunities through major international trade events.

Fiera Milano is a leading European exhibition and conference operator, hosting major international trade shows across multiple industries. With modern venues and a strong global network, it connects companies, professionals, and markets. Its portfolio includes some of the most influential events in food, fashion, design, and industry.

Mats Hulth

Mats Hulth (S) was one of the leading municipal politicians in the city of Stockholm during the 70s, 80s and 90s. Served on the city council for almost 30 years. City councilor in various positions for 22 years. City councilor for finance during two election periods.

Was involved in the construction of the Globe and other major investments in Stockholm. During the 90s, Mats worked hard to try to place Stockholm on the world map. Water festival for nine years. Campaign to get the Summer Olympics. Capital of Culture year and powerful marketing of Stockholm as a tourist destination.

A rapid increase in the number of restaurants and hotels began in the 90s, and tourism is now an important industry in the capital.

At the turn of the century, Mats left politics and became CEO of the Swedish Hotel and Restaurant Association for eleven years. (today VISITA). There he collaborated successfully with Ulf Adelsohn (m), who was the organization's chairman of the board at the same time.

Rossella De Angelis

Rossella De Angelis joined Klopman in 2015 as a Marketing and Communications Manager. Since then, she has held various roles and recently combined the responsibility of Communication with those of Sustainability. After a postgraduate master's degree in Marketing and Communication, Rossella began her career in leading national and international companies across different sectors covering a variety of areas including strategic marketing, PR, event organization, and web/digital.

Her latest specialization in Corporate Social Responsibility is driving the positioning of Klopman, and the entire Group, as a market leader in sustainability within the textile industry.

Jan Larsson

President & CEO, Business Sweden

Jan Larsson was appointed CEO of Business Sweden in May 2021. He has a broad experience from business, government offices and politics in Sweden. In business, he has been a management consultant and engagement manager at McKinsey & Company and was a partner at the public relations consultancy Brunswick. Furthermore, he was CEO of the private equity owned vocational education company YrkesAkademin and Chief Communications Officer at two leading Nordic banks, Nordea and Handelsbanken.

Pontus Hastlund

Pontus Håstlund is Head of Feedstock & Sourcing at Circulose, where he is responsible for strategies and partnerships related to the collection and supply of raw materials. In his role, he works to ensure a stable and sustainable supply of cotton-rich textile waste that enables the company's circular business model.

Circulose is a company that is revolutionizing the fashion and textile industry through its innovative material, CIRCULOSE®. Developed to address the growing challenge of textile waste, the material is produced by recycling cellulose from discarded textiles. CIRCULOSE® offers a sustainable alternative to traditional raw materials such as cotton, oil-based fibers and wood-based pulp.

Carola Lemne

Carola Lemne was elected Chair of the Board of Samhall at the Annual General Meeting in April 2025.

Carola Lemne has a diverse experience from both the public and private sectors as well as academia, including as former CEO of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Danderyd Hospital and Praktikertjänst. She has also been a board member for Apoteket, Investor, AFA Försäkringar and the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation, among others. 

Richard Wind

Rickard Vinde is a teacher at Solna Gymnasium in Law, Business Administration and Criminology. Rickard was appointed our Sustainability Award Winner 2026.

About the talk: Rickard reflects on cooperation between schools and business.