Stefan Dahlsten New Sports Director For Alpine And Ski Cross At The Swedish Ski Association
Stefan Dahlsten will take up the role of sports director for alpine and ski cross at the Swedish Ski Association from June 23. After an extensive recruitment process, Stefan has been chosen to lead the business forward with the vision "Best in the world - everyone on snow" as a guiding star.
Stefan Dahlsten most recently came from RemaSawco AB, as Global Sales Manager. He has a diverse background as a professional officer in the Swedish Armed Forces and as International Sales Director at SAAB. From June 23, 2025, Stefan will have a central role in the Swedish Ski Association's development in alpine and ski cross, and will work from Åre. Alongside his career, he is also involved in Östersund-Frösö Slalom Club and has a strong connection to winter sports.
"We are very pleased to welcome Stefan Dahlsten as the new sports director for the alpine and ski cross operations. His inclusive leadership, strategic thinking and drive will be crucial for the development of alpine and ski cross. With eyes on the upcoming World Cups and Olympic Games, combined with developing the broad operations, Stefan's leadership will be central to unifying and developing the entire alpine and ski cross operations in Sweden," says Pernilla Bonde, Secretary General of the Swedish Ski Association.
Stefan's background in the Swedish Armed Forces, where he was responsible for team management and international operations, combined with his civilian experience in business, gives him a unique skills profile. His assignment will be to develop the operations within alpine and ski cross – from grassroots operations to national team level.
"This assignment feels really inspiring, challenging and full of opportunities. With my great interest and my background in alpine skiing, I am looking forward to stepping into this leadership role and contributing both experience and drive to support and develop the teams in ski cross and alpine skiing. I also look forward to developing relationships and finding new opportunities with collaborating partners and organizations. I have many years of experience working under pressure in demanding conditions and am used to setting clear goals, for both operations and people. I know that in order to be able to perform at the highest level, regardless of whether it is about operations within the Armed Forces, industry or in elite sports, success and high results are built on an underlying strong and close-knit team. It is together that we reach the top and I am really looking forward to being part of creating the best possible conditions for Swedish success in alpine skiing and ski cross," says Stefan Dahlsten.
Through Stefan's experience in leadership and organizational development, the Swedish Ski Association will gain a sports manager who has the ability to create unity, trust and drive in the important work that lies ahead for the association.
