
Mats Ekholm
Managing Director
Mats oversees the firm's strategy and client relationships. He spent two decades in programme roles across the Nordic defence industry before joining Nordenstrom.
About
Nordenstrom was founded in Stockholm in 2009 by former defence industry professionals convinced that Europe's security depends on the people who design its systems.
From a small advisory practice serving Nordic programmes, Nordenstrom has grown into a trusted partner for defence organisations in twelve European countries. Our consultants combine engineering depth with a precise understanding of how programmes are funded, procured and delivered.
In 2025 we opened our French subsidiary to serve clients in France and the Benelux more closely, and strengthened our talent practice to answer growing demand for senior engineering profiles.
Nordenstrom is part of an international group of advisory and investment companies, which gives our clients access to resources well beyond those of a boutique firm.
Leadership

Managing Director
Mats oversees the firm's strategy and client relationships. He spent two decades in programme roles across the Nordic defence industry before joining Nordenstrom.

Head of Talent Acquisition
Salva leads our talent practice and personally manages our most sensitive mandates in Belgium and the Netherlands. She holds a master's degree in human resource management from a Swedish university.
Every engagement is confidential by default. We never publish client names.
We are not tied to any manufacturer, which keeps our advice objective.
We favour verified facts and measurable outcomes over presentations.