JULY 10, 2026

Linda Carlsson becomes Senior Operations Director

We're delighted to announce that Linda Carlsson has been promoted to Senior Operations Director. In her new role, Linda will lead Nordic Operations with full accountability for the operational performance and profitability of our Nordic markets.

Linda's appointment reflects the strong leadership, operational expertise and people-focused approach she has demonstrated throughout her time at Espresso House. She will play a key role in strengthening our operations across the Nordics, with a continued focus on creating great experiences for our guests and supporting our teams to succeed.

"Everything starts with the guest experience. Every decision we make in our coffee shops should help us deliver great hand crafted drinks, genuine service and welcoming spaces that our guests want to return to every day. When our teams have the right conditions to succeed, our guests feel the difference. I'm excited to continue working alongside our fantastic teams across the Nordics to strengthen our operations and create even better everyday experiences for our guests," says Linda Carlsson.

Linda's promotion reflects Espresso House's continued investment in its coffee shops and its people. Developing talent from within and creating opportunities for employees to grow are important parts of building a strong business for the future.

"Our strong business performance over the last 18 months reflects the impact of our continued focus on guest experience and investing in our people. Creating opportunities for our employees to grow and develop within Espresso House is an important part of that journey, and Linda's promotion is a fantastic example. She is a highly respected leader who understands our business, our people and what it takes to create great experiences for our guests every day. I'm delighted to welcome her to this new role," says Thomas Kelly, Group CEO.