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A traditional agency in a new guise - ready for the future of communication

Who we are

We are an innovative agency with a passion for excellent communication and a focus on the big picture

AVA Corporate Communications was founded in spring 2021 when we realised that the world of communications needed something new. Since then, we have grown organically and are over have a number of consultants and analysts, as well as an extensive network of senior advisors, designers and creatives. Together, we have hundreds of years of combined experience from different roles and perspectives.

We are flexible and adaptable

In an increasingly complex and fast-changing world, the ability to offer flexible solutions is crucial. We value a flexible organisation that proactively helps our customers and effectively addresses new challenges.

We have great trust in each other

Trust is the foundation of successful collaboration and it applies to all our relationships - from our internal ones to those we build with our clients. By investing in each other, we ensure that every project is carried out with respect, integrity and the best possible outcome.

We are innovative and creative

To deliver the best, we need to think outside the box. We welcome challenges that require working outside the traditional box. Our commitment to innovation and creative problem-solving enables us to constantly evolve and drive the industry forward.

Expert areas

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Financial Communication
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Investor Relations
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Sustainability
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Digital Solutions
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Branding
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Public Relations
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Our team

Alexander Paziraei

Managing partner

+46 20 89 93 82
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Alexander Paziraei

Managing partner
Alexander is the founder of AVA Corporate Communications. With solid expertise and many years of experience, Alexander has worked with a large number of leading listed companies during his career. He has deep experience in financial communications, investor relations, sustainability and digital solutions. In leading positions as CFO and partner, Alexander has previously worked at Oxenstierna & Partners and Korp Kommunikation. Alexander has a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics and has also studied industrial engineering and management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. In his spare time, Alexander mainly spends his time on the badminton court, tennis court and golf course as well as with family and friends.
Carl-Wilhelm Hellstedt

Analyst

+46 20 10 30 40
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Carl-Wilhelm Hellstedt

Analyst
In his role as an analyst at Ava, Carl-Wilhelm mainly focuses on business law and stock market law. Carl-Wilhelm studies the last year of the law program at Uppsala University and has also studied business administration and management at Lund University. In his spare time, you will probably find Carl-Wilhelm on the golf course, at the rowing club or with his nose in a book on German grammar.
Christian Hall

Senior advisor

+46 20 89 93 43
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Christian Hall

Senior advisor
Christian is a Senior Advisor with a broad expertise in Investor Relations. After working for a long time as an equity analyst in the banking sector, Christian chose to switch sides and has worked as an IR advisor for a number of years. He has previously worked in IR at both Academedia and Folksam. Christian's expertise includes creating, formulating and communicating clear messages for investors and building trust with the capital market. Christian has a background in economics from the Stockholm School of Economics. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time in nature, perhaps with a golf club in hand, or spending time with family and friends.
Dan Setterwall

Senior advisor

+46 20 89 93 97
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Dan Setterwall

Senior advisor
Dan is a senior advisor and project manager and has worked with strategic communication and has over 30 years of experience. Both as a client in listed companies and as a consultant. Interested in companies and entrepreneurship and can easily familiarize himself with different businesses and disciplines. Specialized in financial communication and how companies can get an accurate description of their company. Challenged by helping companies communicate their vision, business idea, goals and strategy in different channels. A dream project could be to redesign an annual report to give management tools for contacts with investors and other stakeholders. Outside of work, Dan enjoys immersing himself in a good book. Preferably paper for the right smell and feel.
Greg McIvor

Senior advisor

+46 20 89 93 94
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Greg McIvor

Senior advisor
Greg is a senior writer and communications strategist. A former Stockholm correspondent for The Guardian and Financial Times, he has over 30 years' experience in media and communications. He has written for a wide range of companies and organizations across multiple sectors - from food production to pharma and mining to software. His specialist areas include external and internal communications, branded content and financial communications. Greg has a law degree from the University of Nottingham and a Westminster Press Diploma in Journalism. He enjoys playing padel and keeping fit. On weekends, you can find him with a long lens in nature following his passion for nature photography.
Gustaf Lindqvist

Analyst

+46 20 89 93 67
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Gustaf Lindqvist

Analyst
Gustaf is an analyst at AVA specialized in financial communication and investor relations. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Uppsala University and has also spent an exchange semester at Deusto Business School in Spain, studying international communication and global value chains. Previously, he has worked with concept and brand development in the restaurant industry. Gustaf has a great interest in the stock market and likes to analyze Swedish small caps. In his spare time, he spends a lot of time in nature, both in the mountains with skiing, but also in the Stockholm archipelago - preferably on a sailboat.

Gunnel Sköld

Analyst
Gunnel is an analyst at Ava with a primary focus on sustainability and investor relations. She has a background in the financial sector with several experiences in investment banking and sustainability work. Gunnel has worked as a Trading Surveillance Analyst at Nasdaq Stockholm, done internships at Swedbank and been a board member of the sustainability group at the Stockholm School of Economics´ student association. Gunnel has a Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and has also studied one year in the Business Management program at the University of Edinburgh. She is currently doing her Master´s at the Stockholm School of Economics´. In her spare time, she likes to go for a run in nature, read a good book or spend time with family and friends.

Julia Mikalsen

Analyst
Julia is an analyst at Ava and has broad expertise in the areas of investor relations, branding and public relations. She previously worked as a Social Media specialist at the company Kry, where she was responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies. Julia has also worked at SSF, where she focused on market communication, such as developing campaigns and launches. In addition to her work, Julia has a great interest in how to use communication to develop businesses and the society, and has a Bachelor´s degree in strategic communication at Lund University. She is currently doing her Master´s at the Swedish Defence University. Julia has lived in seven different countries and is a self-proclaimed expert in the Scandinavian languages. She enjoys traveling and spends her free time discovering new places and cultures.

Linus Werner

Associate
Linus is an analyst at AVA, specialising in financial communications, investor relations and PR. With his analytical skills and deep understanding of the stock market, Linus plays a central role in developing effective communication strategies and creating lasting relationships with the capital market. Linus has a solid background as a journalist with more than 10 years of experience, and has previously worked as a journalist in various roles at Dagens Industri and Aftonbladet. Linus has a master's degree in Accounting and Financial Management from Uppsala University, a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Stockholm University, and a journalism degree from Mid Sweden University. Outside of work, Linus is a devoted supporter of his two favourite football teams: AIK and Argentina's national team. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family, and keeping up to date with events on the world's capital markets.

Markus Nilsson

Analyst
Markus is an analyst at Ava with main focus on financial communication and investor relations. Markus has a bachelor's degree in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics. Markus has a good eye for numbers and works mainly with financial reports, IR and communication strategy and sustainability. In addition, Markus is a member of the student union board for the Stockholm School of Economics and has during the last year also served as committee president. Markus is a self-proclaimed Francophile and loves everything related to France (except for the Netflix series Emily in Paris).

Patrik Oscarsson

Senior advisor
Patrik is an experienced designer with a long background in advertising agencies. His career has included work at prominent agencies such as DDB, Volt and Lowe. He has worked on everything from large campaigns to independent projects, including digital production and annual reports. Patrik has worked with companies such as Epiroc, Telenor, Danske Bank and Telia. With a passion for design and detail, Patrik has the ability to transform creative ideas into visually appealing projects. He has previously studied advertising at IIU Stockholm and Pace University in New York, as well as taking advanced courses in Photoshop and a course in typography at Berghs. Patrik also has a great interest in sports and is involved as a leader in football and ice hockey. In his spare time he likes to spend time in nature, on the boat or on the surfboard.

Rurik Oxenstierna Blomberg

Analyst
Rurik works as an analyst at AVA with a main focus on financial communication, sustainability and digital solutions. He has a high school degree in economics from Viktor Rydberg and has subsequently completed military service at Ledningsregementet. During his service, he had a leading role in both the platoon and the regiment through the trust organization. Rurik has previous experience in financial communication as a customer analyst at OnlineReports. In his spare time, he mainly spends his time on the golf course or on the football field.

Thomas Maupin

Senior advisor
Thomas is Senior Advisor and board member at Ava. Thomas has extensive experience from the credit market as a data scientist and analyst at Corpia. Thomas has an ongoing assignment as chief credit officer at Corpia and has a long and significant experience in credit risk. Thomas has an extensive education that includes a Baccalauréat Général en Série Scientifique from Lycée Francais Saint-Louis in Stockholm, as well as a Master of Science in Industrial Economics, an M.Sc. in Financial Mathematics and a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. In his spare time, he spends time on the golf course with friends, with a book or taking a run.
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