Claes Ruth
About Claes Ruth
Claes Ruth serves as the Group CFO at Kry, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in healthcare and telecommunications, having previously worked in various leadership roles at Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset and Telenor Sverige AB.
Work at Kry
Claes Ruth has been serving as the Group CFO at Kry since 2022. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic financial planning for the organization. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within Kry, including Director of Healthcare Operations Sweden and Director of Primary Care Sweden. His experience at Kry spans several key areas of healthcare management and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Telenor Sverige AB
Claes Ruth worked at Telenor Sverige AB from 2009 to 2015, where he held multiple positions. Initially, he served as a Strategy & Business Development professional for three years. He then transitioned to roles such as Head of Business Transformation and Manager of Operational Excellence. His tenure at Telenor provided him with extensive experience in strategic planning and operational management.
Career at Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset
At Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Claes Ruth held several significant positions from 2016 to 2021. He served as Head of Corporate Control, Head of Planning and Strategy, and Managing Director of Medical Diagnostics. His responsibilities included overseeing laboratory operations and corporate control, contributing to the hospital's strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Educational Background
Claes Ruth studied at Chalmers University of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from 2002 to 2007. He also attended Grenoble INP - UGA, focusing on Industrial Economics for one year. Earlier in his education, he completed his studies at Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium, achieving a Naturvetenskap qualification from 1999 to 2001.
Experience in Consulting and Internships
Before his executive roles, Claes Ruth worked as a Management Consultant at Accenture from 2007 to 2009. He also completed internships at AstraZeneca in 2006 and 2007, gaining valuable insights into the pharmaceutical industry. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of business operations and strategic development.