Sven Garås
About Sven Garås
Sven Garås is the Director of Strategy and M&A at Attensi, with a background in investment banking and corporate development. He has held various roles at Stout and TIDAL, and has academic credentials from Bayes Business School and Handelshøyskolen BI.
Current Role at Attensi
Sven Garås serves as the Director of Strategy and M&A at Attensi, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the company's growth and market positioning. His expertise in corporate strategy and investment banking supports Attensi's objectives in the competitive landscape.
Previous Experience at Stout
Garås has an extensive background at Stout, where he held multiple roles in investment banking. He served as Vice President from 2020 to 2021 and as Director from 2021 for a total of 7 months. Prior to that, he was an Associate from 2017 to 2020 and a Summer Associate in 2017. His tenure at Stout provided him with significant experience in investment banking and corporate finance.
Corporate Development at TIDAL
Before his time at Stout, Garås worked as a Corporate Development Analyst at TIDAL in 2012 for 5 months. This role allowed him to gain insights into corporate strategy and development within the music streaming industry, enhancing his analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics.
Educational Background
Sven Garås holds a Master of Science degree from Bayes Business School, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Handelshøyskolen BI between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma from Cass Business School in 2015. His educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for his career in finance and strategy.
Leadership in M&A and PE Society
During his studies at Cass Business School, Garås served as Co-President of the Cass M&A and PE Society from 2015 to 2016. This leadership role involved organizing events and discussions focused on mergers and acquisitions and private equity, further developing his expertise and network in the finance sector.