Staff & board

Elisabeth is a communications advisor and author with extensive experience in strategic communication. She previously served as Head of Information at the Royal Court of Sweden and as the Marshal of the Court for Crown Princess Victoria, as well as Senior Advisor at the communications agency Kreab.

She is a board member of Nordens Ark and an associate member of Bernadotte Musei Vänner. Elisabeth holds a BA in Political Science from Mount Holyoke College.

She was a board member of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Culture Foundation from 2012 to 2016 and has served on the board of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation since January 2017, and was appointed the role of Chair of the Board in March 2017.

Abbe has been the president of AB Operakällaren since 2024 and served as CEO of Operakällaren from 2007 to 2023. He brings a solid background in marketing and extensive experience from the restaurant and hospitality industry, including roles at Tures, Sturecompagniet and Hotel Reisen.

Driven by strong social commitment, Abbe founded and runs the Operakällaren Foundation, which has raised 60 million SEK for UNICEF, WaterAid and Charity Water. Through the Operakällaren Foundation, children in Africa have gained access to clean water and essential supplies, with a particular focus on girls’ hygiene.

Abbe joined the board of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Culture Foundation in 2016, and has been a member of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation board since March 2017.

Jessica is a sustainability strategist with more than 35 years of experience across public, private and non-profit sectors – both nationally and internationally. She has worked on sustainable living environments within the City of Stockholm, at the Environmental Department and at the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency on climate campaigns and climate issues.

Jessica is a journalist and author and currently works as a senior sustainability advisor for Swedish and international companies in sectors such as textiles, construction, real estate, finance, IT, transport, energy, animal welfare, retail and food. She also serves on the board of Städa Sverige.

Jessica has been a board member of the Postcode Lottery Foundation since March 2020.

Lars has a long career as a politician and Director General. He was a Member of Parliament from 1991 to 1998, Director General of the Swedish Integration Board from 1998 to 1999, and Party Secretary for the Social Democrats from 1999 to 2004.

He also served as Municipal Commissioner in Norrköping during two periods, in 2007 and 2020, including ten years as Chair of the Municipal Executive Board.

Lars has been a board member of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation since May 2021.

Anna-Karin has extensive experience in the communications industry, both as CEO and partner, and as head of communication and branding within government agencies and organizations. She has also served as Marketing and Communications Director at the state-owned company Samhall.

She has a political background as an elected official and advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office and in the Municipality of Södertälje. Today, Anna-Karin works as an advisor in communication and leadership, serves as Secretary General of the PR industry association, and volunteers to support children in vulnerable areas.

Anna-Karin has been a board member of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation since January 2023.

Benny has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in international work focused on aid and human rights, starting in 1985 with a posting in the Middle East. He served as European Director for Save the Children from 1992 to 1999.

Since 1999, Benny has held senior positions in the arts and culture sector, including Deputy Director General and Head of Department at the Swedish Arts Council (2002–2015), and Director of the Nordic Culture Fund in Copenhagen (2015–2023).

Today, Benny is Chair of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee and the Gannevik Foundation, Chair of Dansalliansen AB and Vice Chair of Folkoperan. He has been a board member of the Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation since September 2024.