TechSweden's Person of the Year
The TechSverige Honorary Award is presented by TechSverige to an individual who has made an extraordinary and long-term significant contribution to the organization and its development.
The award aims to recognize individuals who, through their leadership, dedication, and strong personal drive, have helped shape and strengthen TechSverige—as an industry association, an employers’ organization, and a representative of the tech sector in Sweden.
Honorees of the Year 2025
The 2025 award was presented not to just one—but to two people—who have, in different ways, contributed to the association’s development and relevance over many years.
Ann-Marie Fransson
Anne-Marie Fransson has been named TechSverige’s 2025 Honorary Member for her pivotal and long-standing contributions to building and developing the Swedish tech industry’s trade and employer organization.
With great dedication, strategic acumen, high integrity, and clear leadership, you—in your role as Executive Director—have led the way and laid the foundation for what is now TechSverige. Through your ability to reconcile the industry’s needs with the complexity of employer issues, you have helped shape a modern and relevant organization that benefits both member companies and society.
Your contribution is an integral part of our history and a vital source of inspiration for our future and continued development.

Peter Kopelman
Peter Kopelman has been named TechSverige’s 2025 Honorary Member for his significant and long-standing contributions to developing and strengthening the organization’s representation and long-term governance.
With extensive experience in leadership roles within the Swedish and international tech sector, you have contributed strategic insight, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to the industry’s development, thereby playing a key role in ensuring TechSverige’s relevance and strength, to the benefit of both current and future member companies.
As chair of the Nominating Committee for many years, you have played a central role in shaping the composition of the Board and, consequently, the organization’s development and ability to meet the challenges of the future. In addition, your dedication as a board member of IT&Telekomföretagenhas contributed to continuity and stability during a time of change.
Your dedication and wisdom have left a lasting mark on the organization and are appreciated by the many people who have had the privilege of working with you.

Past winners
2024: Per Wallentin
The 2024 award was presented to Per Wallentin for his unforgettable contribution to TechSverige’s development into an independent industry and employer organization within the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.