Executive Management of Södertörn University
Södertörn University's vice-chancellor, pro-vice-chancellor and deputy vice-chancellors, as well as the chair of the faculty board and the chief administrative officer are presented below.
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Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ylva Fältholm
Vice-Chancellor Ylva Fältholm is the highest responsible authority at the university and reports to the Governing Board on the management of university activities. The vice-chancellor is appointed by the Swedish Government and nominated by the Governing Board. Ylva Fältholm was appointed vice-chancellor on 1 August 2025.
Ylva Fältholm is a professor of human work sciences.
Contact:
Tel: +46 (0)8 608 41 41
E-mail Ylva Fältholm
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Nils Ekedahl
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Nils Ekedahl is the vice-chancellor's deputy. Nils Ekedahl was appointed pro-vice-chancellor on 1 March 2020.
Nils Ekedahl is an associate professor of rhetoric.
Contact:
Tel: +46 (0)8 608 45 07
E-mail Nils Ekedahl
Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Professor Anna Maria Jönsson
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Anna Maria Jönsson was appointed on 1 January 2023.
Anna Maria Jönsson is a professor of media and communication studies.
Contact:
Tel: +46 (0)8 608 42 55
E-mail Anna Maria Jönsson
Chair of the Faculty Board, Leif Runefelt
Leif Runefelt is a professor of History of Ideas.
Contact:
Tel: 08-608 4713
E-mail Leif Runefelt
Chief Administrative Officer, Hans Andersson
Chief Administrative Officer Hans Andersson is responsible for administration at Södertörn University.
Hans Andersson is an associate professor of political science.
Contact:
Tel: +46 (0)8 608 40 71
E-mail Hans Andersson