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Mikael Carlsson
Experienced Executive in Software & Internet Business Sector
Mikael Carlsson is the Chief Executive Officer of Forte Group, a global software solutions firm. He assumed this role in September 2022.1 With over 20 years of leadership experience in the digital engineering services industry, Carlsson brings a wealth of expertise to his position at Forte Group.1
Career History
Prior to joining Forte Group, Mikael Carlsson held several notable positions:
Executive Vice President at Capgemini:: From January 2021 to October 2022, Carlsson led the Software Product Engineering business unit and Lohika, a company acquired by Capgemini.2
Executive Vice President & General Manager at Lohika:: From June 2017 to October 2022, he played a key role in helping growth-stage software engineering organizations reach their full potential.2
Senior Vice President & General Manager at GlobalLogic:: From November 2015 to June 2017, Carlsson led a Business Unit responsible for delivering complete life-cycle product development services.2
Expertise and Achievements
Mikael Carlsson has demonstrated significant expertise in:
- Scaling businesses: At Lohika, he successfully grew revenue by 5X.1
- International operations: He has extensive experience managing software engineering operations across multiple countries, including Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Romania, Portugal, Germany, Scandinavia, India, China, Argentina, Mexico, the US, and Canada.3
- Strategic partnerships: Carlsson has worked closely with some of the world's leading software and internet companies to create innovative software products and end-user experiences.2
Role at Forte Group
As CEO of Forte Group, Mikael Carlsson is responsible for:
- Driving new service offerings and technology capabilities
- Expanding integrated delivery platforms for clients across the U.S. and internationally
- Continuing the company's mission of engineering award-winning global software solutions
- Building on Forte Group's collaborative culture that extends to customers, employees, and partners1
Under Carlsson's leadership, Forte Group aims to expand globally and co-create new products with clients to define the future of digital engineering services.1
