BRP Systems presents new board of directors to drive European market expansion

Written by BRP Systems AB | Oct 9, 2024 6:56:36 AM

- Nina Bjornstad appointed as the new Chairperson, with Lisa Åberg and Tomas
Liljeborg joining as new directors of the board

BRP Systems, a leading Nordic SaaS ERP platform for the fitness industry, today
announced its new board of directors. The new board will support the company’s
continued development and European expansion. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness sector, BRP’s solutions are today used in more than 2,600 fitness facilities both within and outside the Nordic region.


Nina Bjornstad, the new Chairperson of the board, is an experienced leader in the
technology sector. Starting her career in the USA, she has over 20 years of experience in
senior positions at prominent global tech companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and
Google. Nina combines deep expertise from both large corporations and innovative early-growth companies. Her international experience spans multiple industries beyond software, including telecommunications, sustainable development, IoT, and AgTech. She is also active in strategic and advisory roles at Telenor ASA, Saga Robotics AS, Utopi Ltd and Mace Group Ltd. With her global perspective and multifaceted expertise, she is well-equipped to lead BRP System’s board of directors going forward.

“With its scalable platform and leading industry solutions, BRP Systems is well-positioned for continued strong growth, driven by market trends, business development projects, European expansion, and further value-creating acquisitions. I look forward to supporting the company in its upcoming expansive phase,” said Nina Bjornstad, the new Chairperson of BRP Systems.

In addition to Nina Bjornstad, Lisa Åberg and Tomas Liljeborg have been appointed new directors of the board. Lisa has extensive experience in strategic and operational work with various types of companies, from healthcare, banks, and insurance companies to digital niche and fintech companies in Europe, the USA, and Africa. She also serves on the boards of SATS Group, Hjo Installation and Avanza. Previously, she worked at McKinsey, and was part of the global leadership team, focusing on sustainability. Tomas is the Chairperson and founder of Macrobond, a leading global provider of software, macroeconomic and financial data. The board also includes Joakim Lundvall, Partner at Nordic Capital Advisors, and Rolf Torsøe, Managing Director at Nordic Capital Advisors.

“We are delighted to welcome Nina, Lisa, and Tomas to the board of BRP Systems. Their
deep knowledge and operational expertise will be invaluable on our continued growth
journey. We look forward to further broadening our offering, both in existing and new
markets. We are particularly pleased that Nina is becoming the new Chairperson. Her
innovative thinking and leadership will play a central role in our future development,” said Thomas Säld, CEO of BRP Systems.

“We are impressed by the strong BRP team and what they have achieved so far with the company’s flexible platform and solid market position. We are confident that with the new board members, the company will be able to accelerate its growth ambitions further with the support of Nordic Capital,” said, Rolf Torsøe, Managing Director, at Nordic Capital Advisors.

In May 2024, Nordic Capital became the largest owner of BRP Systems to support the
company’s European growth plans. Since its inception in 2004, BRP Systems has combined organic growth with strategic acquisitions. Today, the company’s platform supports more than 2,600 facilities, most of which are in the Nordic region. BRP Systems has a fully cloud-based, modern, innovative solution that delivers significant customer value. The scalable platform is well-positioned to drive continued growth in established and new markets, supported by strong underlying market trends.

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About BRP Systems
BRP Systems is a leading provider of gym and membership management system to the fitness industry in the Nordics. With 20 years of experience from the fitness sector BRP Systems serves more than 2,6500 training facilities mainly in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Customers cover operators of all sizes, from the newly started crossfit box to the largest fitness chains in the Nordics.