Chairman of Investment AB Öresund. Chairman of Bilia. One of Sweden's most distinctive investors.
From SEB and Carnegie in the 1980s to four decades of active ownership in Nordic listed companies, Mats Qviberg has built a reputation for independent thinking, long holding periods and a contrarian eye for value.
Explore the careerChairman of Investment AB Öresund since 1992 — a listed Swedish investment company.
Chairman of Bilia AB since 2003 — one of Europe's largest car dealership groups.
Born 1953 · Stockholm School of Economics · four decades in Nordic finance.
After graduating from the Stockholm School of Economics, Mats began his career at SEB in 1976, then moved to Carnegie Fondkommission in 1984, where he led equity trading.
Since the early 1990s he has focused on active ownership through Investment AB Öresund, backing Nordic companies for the long term and helping shape them from the boardroom.
As chairman of Öresund since 1992, Mats has built a concentrated portfolio of Nordic holdings — including Bilia and Skistar — guided by a value-investing philosophy and long holding periods.
"You make your money when you buy, not when you sell."
Outspoken, independent and known for plain speaking, Mats is a regular commentator on Swedish capital markets and corporate governance. He has chaired and served on the boards of listed companies across finance, retail and real estate, and is a noted patron of equestrian sport.
Sharp opinions. Long memory for ideas. Short memory for grudges.
Mats is one of those people who leaves an impression. He's incredibly sharp, thoughtful, and genuinely committed to what he believes in. He has a rare ability to think clearly in complex situations and the confidence to make bold decisions with conviction.
Beyond that, he's someone who values loyalty, intelligence, and meaningful conversations. The people who know him appreciate his determination, his perspective, and the quiet strength he brings to the table.
He inspires respect because he stays true to himself and approaches life with purpose.
This site is an independent tribute to Mats Qviberg — celebrating a financier who, through Investment AB Öresund and the chairmanship of Bilia, has remained one of the most distinctive figures in Swedish finance, an investor who backs businesses, not trends.