About Per Portén
Per oversees the development of Business Sweden’s growth advisory and team performance in Greater China.
With nearly 20 years’ experience at our offices in Beijing and Shanghai, he has successfully guided Swedish companies in their expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.
Recognized for his deep expertise in crafting China strategies amid shifting market dynamics, Per brings a sharp analytical edge to market intelligence, partner assessment and commercial due diligence, competitor analysis, and M&A advisory. He excels in co-developing actionable business cases for clients across industrial equipment, advanced materials, healthcare, and automotive sectors – helping them navigate complex regulatory environments, identify growth opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions in one of the world’s most competitive markets.
Career highlights and examples of Per’s recent work:
- Steering Business Sweden’s performance at our Beijing and Shanghai offices with close to 40 employees
- Overseeing our government assignment including investment and export promotion work, as well as growth advisory
- M&A advisory lead in China, with several engagements in Northeastern Asia
- Managing large strategy consulting projects in Greater China across major industries, including resource allocation and turnaround cases
- Former Commercial Attaché, Embassy of Sweden in Lima, Peru
Per holds a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Business Administration and Economics from Stockholm University. He was also educated at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, China.