Leadership Group
As CEO, Mr Lars Jonsson is ultimately responsible for the entire organisation and its operations. Mr Jonsson first joined IES as CFO in 2020 and was responsible for the financial strategy of the company and its long-term financial stability. Prior to joining IES he worked as Head of Financial Control & Treasury at the international cash handling company Loomis AB.
Ms Linda Öholm joined Internationella Engelska Skolan in early 2020 and has since held several senior positions leading and developing IES’s relations with both internal and external stakeholders. Since November 2025, she serves as Deputy CEO and Chief Communication Officer, with overall responsibility for the continued strategic development of IES and its communications. Ms Linda Öholm brings extensive experience from government, public affairs, and education policy.
Ms Linda Ahrgren joined IES in 2024 and is responsible for Business Development, which also includes the functions security, property, IT and admission. Most recently she was the CEO at the FinTech company Assently, CEO at the EdTech company Digilär. Previously that she held several leading roles in EF Education First which has 300 primary schools worldwide, and was part of the management team on a group level.
Overall management responsibility for the schools in Region South, focused on operational performance, financial stability and leadership with high quality standards and delivery in line with IES ethos. Mr Andersson has been a Regional Director since 2020. Previously he was the principal for IES Helsingborg and has also worked as a principal in municipal schools and at Kunskapsskolan.
With overall management responsibility for the schools in Region Central focused on operational performance, financial stability and leadership with high quality standards and delivery in line with the IES Ethos. Ms Ericsson started working at IES Enskede as a teacher and Head of English in 2008. After being Assistant Principal in Enskede, she moved to take on the Principal role for IES Täby for 9 years, before taking on the Regional Director role in 2020.
Ms Gyllenberg joined Internationella Engelska Skolan in 2023 as general counsel. She leads the legal team, provides legal advice throughout the organisation and oversees all legal matters in the company. Ms Gyllenberg has broad legal experience from various companies and sectors and at law firms. Most recently she was head of legal nordics for healthcare provider Kry.
Ms Kirk Johansson has the overall responsibility for the IES systematic quality work as well as the coordination and delivery of support targeting the educational quality in IES schools. In the defined role as Skolchef, the assignment is to support the huvudman to ensure that the operations follow the regulations applicable for the education provided. Ms Kirk Johansson has previously been a principal for IES Borås and COO of IES Sweden. She is also an educated teacher from the USA.
Dr Lüning joined Internationella Engelska Skolan in 2016 and is since 2017 responsible for Student Health, which includes medical, psychological and psychosocial activities. The role involves quality management of student health and developing health and psychological initiatives with a special focus on preventive healthcare in our schools. Dr Lüning holds special exams in both paediatrics and children psychiatry. Prior to joining Internationella Engelska Skolan she already had nearly 20 years experience of clinical work within her areas of expertise.
As Regional Director for Region North, Mr Marcus Segerstedt oversees school operations, leadership, and quality standards, ensuring alignment with the IES ethos. Since joining IES in 2001, he has contributed to schools in Enskede, Järfälla, and Bromma, holding roles such as teacher, Head of Department, and Principal.
Appointed Principal at IES Bromma in 2016, Mr Segerstedt built a thriving school culture with exceptional teachers, strong academic results, and high satisfaction among staff, students, and guardians. He is deeply committed to high expectations, bilingualism, and creating a calm, focused learning environment.
Mr. Stöde first joined IES as Head of Business Control in 2022, where he was responsible for the budget and financial planning processes, as well as financial analysis and monitoring. This included presenting relevant decision-making information to the management team and board of directors. Mr. Stöde has over 20 years of experience from various roles within finance, including business control, mergers and acquisitions, finance management and audit.