The educational institution, a key player for the Scandinavian community in the islands, is restructuring its governing body following the departure of Ulf Peter Friberg. Karina Birgitta assumes the presidency at a time of consolidation for Swedish investment in the archipelago.
The Swedish School in Gran Canaria, one of the most established and strategically important international educational institutions in Maspalomas, has undergone a major restructuring of its leadership. According to official records dated March 16, 2026, this move marks the end of an era under the leadership of the Friberg family.
The departure of Carl Ulf Peter Friberg, who until now held the critical positions of Chairman and Board Member, has triggered a change in leadership that strengthens the organization's internal governance. This transition occurs within a context of stability for the international private education sector in the Canary Islands, which continues to be a magnet for Nordic capital residing in southern Gran Canaria.
The new power structure places Karina Birgitta Granbert at the top of the company. Granbert, who previously served as secretary, now assumes the presidency, while the board of directors welcomes a new, influential figure: Lars Thorbjorn Andersson Moradi. Andersson not only joins as a director but also takes on the role of secretary of the governing body, thus balancing the distribution of responsibilities in decision-making.
Meanwhile, operational continuity is guaranteed through the re-election of Maria Josefine Karlsson. Her ratification as Board Member, Vice President, and CEO safeguards the institution's executive management. Karlsson retains control of the delegated powers, a sign of the board's confidence in the financial and academic management that has characterized the center in recent years.
From a management and market analysis perspective, these changes at the Swedish School (Svenska Skolan) go beyond mere bureaucracy. Limited liability companies like this operate as hubs of influence for the Swedish community, a group that has historically led high-end real estate investment and the consumption of specialized services in the Canary Islands. The stability of their boards of directors is a key indicator of legal security for foreign investors in the Canary Islands. The final registration data confirms that the new structure is now effective with respect to third parties. This move suggests a strategy of consolidation and professionalization of management in anticipation of the new tax and regulatory challenges that international private education will face in the 2026-2027 period.
