About

Karl Persson is Head of Sweden & Nordics at Cushman & Wakefield's, based in the firm's Stockholm office. He works with organisations navigating leadership transitions, executive appointments, and talent strategy within the real estate and broader business community across the Nordic region.

Karl brings substantial experience in executive search and leadership advisory, having developed a deep understanding of how senior talent decisions shape organisational performance and long-term strategic direction. His work is defined by a rigorous approach to identifying and evaluating leadership capability, combining market knowledge with a clear-eyed assessment of client need.

His advisory practice centres on partnering with clients at the point where people strategy and business strategy intersect. Karl works closely with boards, ownership groups, and senior management teams to identify the right leadership for critical roles, supporting clients through structured and confidential search processes that prioritise fit, capability, and long-term organisational impact.

Geographically, Karl's focus spans Stockholm and the wider Nordic market, where he has built a strong professional network across the real estate, investment, and corporate sectors. His understanding of the Nordic business environment enables him to bring relevant market context to every leadership assignment he undertakes.

His sector experience encompasses real estate, investment management, and adjacent industries where the calibre of senior leadership is a direct driver of value creation and business resilience.

Areas of Specialization

• Executive search and senior leadership recruitment
• Board and C-suite advisory
• Talent strategy and organisational leadership
• Nordic real estate and investment sectors
• Leadership assessment and candidate evaluation
• Succession planning and leadership transition
• Senior stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Confidential search processes for critical appointments