How Chalmers is run

Chalmers has been a private university since 1994, with a foundation as the controlling enterprise. The University has, compared to other institutions for higher education in Sweden, a unique closeness to industry and society with opportunities to create joint ventures with external partners. 

Chalmers is a foundation university with the board of the Chalmers University of Technology Foundation as its supreme decision-making body. Included in the Chalmers Foundation group are the subsidiary companies:

  • Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers tekniska högskola AB)
  • Chalmers Holding AB.

Chalmers Holding AB has the subsidiaries Chalmers Ventures AB, Chalmersfastigheter AB and Chalmers Next Labs AB.

The Chalmers Foundation is also a partner in the technology parks Lindholmen Science Park, Johanneberg Science Park and Sahlgrenska Science Park as well as in SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB

The core business is conducted at Chalmers University of Technology AB, where the Board of Directors is responsible for Chalmers' overall organization and administration. Chalmers’ President and CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the university. The University Management Group, chaired by the President and CEO, is responsible for ensuring that all operational areas work together and drive Chalmers' development forward.

Board of Directors Chalmers University of Technology 

The main activity is conducted at Chalmers University of Technology. The university board is responsible for the overall planning, coordination and monitoring of the university's activities. Under the Chalmers university board, the President and CEO is responsible for operations generally.

Chair

Stefan Bengtsson

  • Fundraising director, Stiftelsen Chalmers tekniska högskola

Vice Chair

Elisabeth Björk

  • Board member, Chalmers University of Technology

Members of the Board

Martin Nilsson Jacobi

  • President and CEO, Chalmers University of Technology

Ingmar Björkman

  • Board member, Chalmers University of Technology

Thomas Erséus

External member of the Board

Catharina Modahl Nilsson

External member of the Board

Paul Welander

  • Board member, Chalmers University of Technology

Eva Åkesson

  • Board member, Chalmers University of Technology

Susanne Aalto

  • Prorektor, Chalmers University of Technology

Elizabeth Wulcan

  • Full Professor, Algebra and Geometry, Mathematical Sciences

Catrin Lindberg

Chalmers Student union

Isac Stark

Chalmers Student union

Peter Hellqvist

  • Alumni Coordinator, Communications division, Chalmers Operations Support

Jean-Marc Orliaguet

  • Systems Developer, IT System and Services, Chalmers Operations Support

Johan Persson

  • Research Engineer, Nanofabrication, Microtechnology and Nanoscience

Adjunct members of the Board

Anna Lindholm

  • University Director, Chalmers Operations Support

Sara Wallin

  • Ceo, Stiftelsen Chalmers tekniska högskola

Daniel Gyllenhammar

  • Doctoral Student, Innovation and R&D Management, Technology Management and Economics

Stefan Svarén

  • Internrevisor, Internal Audit

Deputies

Ann-Margret Hvitt Strömvall

  • Full Professor, Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering

Magnus Axelsson

  • ICT Educator, Learning and Learning Environments, Communication and Learning in Science

Eva-Gun Ranebro

  • Janitor, Service Department, Chalmers Operations Support

Isabelle Jarl

President 2023–2024, Chalmers student union

Planning and coordination

Jonna Amgard

  • Project Coordinator, Office of the President

Fredrik Nilsson

  • Vice President, Campus and Sustainable Development

The University Management Group

The University Management Group, chaired by the President, is responsible for ensuring that areas of activity interact and that Chalmers' role and contribution to society continue to evolve.  

Martin Nilsson Jacobi

  • President and CEO, Chalmers University of Technology

Susanne Aalto

  • Prorektor, Chalmers University of Technology

Maria Elmquist

  • Prorektor, Chalmers University of Technology

Anders Palmqvist

  • Vice President, Research and Chalmers Areas of Advance

Jörgen Blennow

  • Vice President, Education and Lifelong Learning

Mats Lundqvist

  • Vice President, Utilization

Fredrik Nilsson

  • Vice President, Campus and Sustainable Development

Anna Lindholm

  • University Director, Chalmers Operations Support

Angela Hillemyr

  • Head of Division, HR Office, Chalmers Operations Support

Ingrid Claesson

  • Head of Division, Communications division, Chalmers Operations Support

Per Setterberg

  • Financial Manager, Office of Planning, Analysis and Finance, Chalmers Operations Support

Isabelle Jarl

President 2023–2024, Chalmers student union

Henriette Söderberg

  • Head of Department, Architecture and Civil Engineering

Richard Torkar

  • Head of Department, Computer Science and Engineering

Anders Karlström

  • Full Professor, Systems and Control, Electrical Engineering

Thomas Nilsson

  • Head of Department, Physics

Rikard Söderberg

  • Full Professor, Product Development, Industrial and Materials Science

Hanna Härelind

  • Head of Department, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Maria Faresjö

  • Head of Department, Life Sciences

Bernt Wennberg

  • Head of Department, Mathematical Sciences

Sinisa Krajnovic

  • Head of Department, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences

Magnus Karlsson

  • Head of Department, Photonics, Microtechnology and Nanoscience

Peter Forkman

  • Head of Department, Space, Earth and Environment

Joakim Björkdahl

  • Head of Department, Technology Management and Economics

Ann-Sofie Axelsson

  • Library Director, Communication and Learning in Science

Chair Faculty Senate, adjunct member

Karin Lundgren

  • Head of Division, Structural Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering