Alexandra Österman

Alexandra is an Executive Assistant in our Stockholm office and supports Staffan Helgesson. She the one keeping deals, board meetings, and founder support running smoothly behind the scenes.

I grew up in Gothenburg on Sweden’s west coast with my mum, dad and younger sister, in a warm and social home where there was always room for friends around the table. As a kid I had lots of energy, curiosity and ideas, and loved being busy creating, exploring and trying new thing. And nothing's changed since!My career as an Executive Assistant started when I got the opportunity to move back to Australia and work for an Australian company. Being very much a “say yes” kind of person, I rarely turn down a challenge so before I knew it I was on a plane heading down under.

Since then, I’ve worked across companies of different sizes and industries and had the opportunity to collaborate closely with a range of leaders and management teams, gaining valuable experience along the way. I’ve loved the role ever since, it’s dynamic and no two days are the same.I thrive in fast-paced, varied and social environments where I get to work with inspiring people, solve problems and make things happen. My mum often says I was like Pippi Longstocking growing up, convinced that anything was possible and determined that I could do anything myself. Not much has changed since then. I’m a doer at heart, very much an all-or-nothing kind of person, and always looking for ways to make things run a little smoother.

Before even officially starting at Creandum, I joined the team on an offsite in Kitzbühel and received such a warm welcome from an incredible group of people. It immediately felt like a very special place to be. The culture at Creandum is truly something special, and I’m so excited to be here and contribute alongside such inspiring and driven colleagues.Outside of work I love bringing people together and hosting dinners at home. Cooking and trying new recipes is one of my favourite ways to unwind. Long walks with our dog or a workout are also high on the list, and I’m always happy to jump on a plane and explore somewhere new.