Mattias Ingeson new Secretary-General of Erikshjälpen

- Although it may sound cliché, it actually feels like 'coming home'. There is something special about a child rights organisation founded by a child. It doesn't matter if it's a child in rural Kenya or in the suburbs of Sweden. Everyone should have a chance at a good life.

It was with great pleasure that Erikshjälpen's board today presented its new Secretary-General.

- With his long experience from civil society and with an eye for innovation, we believe that Mattias will be the leader who will take Erikshjälpen into the future, says Chairman of the Board Anna Lönn Lundbäck. Mattias has a wide network of contacts, a sharp pen and a warm manner. He is an experienced leader, who with his legal expertise and experience of public contexts will help Erikshjälpen to become an even more important social actor.

Last summer, Erikshjälpen announced that its current Secretary-General Daniel Grahn will step down at the end of the year after serving in the position since taking office in 2015. He will be succeeded by Mattias Ingeson, former regional director at the educational association Bilda. After completing his law studies at Uppsala , Mattias worked for several years as a unit manager at the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. During the following 12 years as deputy Secretary-General at Erikshjälpen, he was also responsible for the organization’s development.

- It makes me feel more secure in my new role. I am confident in the structure and the mission, but I also feel great respect for everything that has happened in the five years I have been away, but also curiosity.

Mattias will take up his post as Secretary-General on 1 February 2024.

(Daniel Grahn remains in service until the end of January)