Jessica Fixelius is the Managing Director at Pinkerton, overseeing HNW and Key Employee security globally and managing the Nordic business region. She brings extensive international security expertise, particularly in high-risk corporate environments. Her military background with NATO in conflict zones and her corporate experience have honed her leadership and security management skills. With advanced degrees in psychology, Jessica excels in risk assessment and managing complex security incidents. Her ability to provide logical, pragmatic security solutions, coupled with her language skills and cultural knowledge, enables her to effectively manage global teams and services for corporate, government, and institutional clients.

Career Highlights

  • Pinkerton
    • Managing Director - Nordics & Executive Services (May 2024–Present)
    • Managing Director - Executive Protection (March 2023–Present)
    • Director - Executive Protection (September 2021–March 2023)
  • Pinkerton Nordics AB
    • Member of the Board (May 2019–May 2023)
  • Private Family
    • Head of Security (January 2016–September 2021)
  • Klarna
    • Senior Organizational Development Manager/Head of Global Security (January 2021–May 2021)
  • Securitas Group
    • Senior Security Advisor (August 2019–December 2020)
  • Securitas Sverige AB
    • Various roles including Executive Protection Specialist, K9 Handler, and Assistant Operations Manager (May 1998–December 2015)
  • NATO KFOR
    • Military Police Officer (March 2003–December 2003)
  • Swedish Armed Forces
    • Military Police Officer (March 2001–May 2002)

    • Work Experience

    Jessica has established a distinguished career in security management and organizational development. She is currently the Managing Director for Nordics & Executive Services at Pinkerton, a role she has held since May 2024. Previously, she served as Managing Director and Director of Executive Protection, showcasing her leadership in these roles.

    Her governance experience includes being a Board Member at Pinkerton Nordics AB from 2019 to 2023. Before joining Pinkerton, Jessica was Head of Security for a private family and briefly led global security initiatives at Klarna in 2021.Her governance experience includes being a Board Member at Pinkerton Nordics AB from 2019 to 2023. Before joining Pinkerton, Jessica was Head of Security for a private family and briefly led global security initiatives at Klarna in 2021.

    Her extensive tenure at Securitas Sverige AB saw her in various roles, including Executive Protection Specialist. Additionally, she served as a Military Police Officer with NATO KFOR and the Swedish Armed Forces.

    Education & Training

    • Board Company
      • Board Certificate (August 2023–November 2023)
  • Public university
    • Diploma, Business Administration (August 2023–November 2023)
  • Merami AB
    • Motivational Interviewing, MI (2021)
  • Stockholm university
    • Master of Science - MS, Psychology (2015–February 2021)
    • Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology (2011–2015)
  • Henrysson Åkerlund AB
    • Leadership (2017–October 2020)
  • Readynez
    • Diploma, CISSP (June 2019)
  • Royal Institute of Technology
    • Computer and Information Science (2008–2011)
  • Uppsala universitet
    • Minor, Rhetoric (2007–2008)
    • German (1999–2000)

    • Skills

    Jessica is a seasoned professional in security management and organizational development, excelling as Managing Director for Nordics & Executive Services at Pinkerton. Her expertise in executive protection and her educational background in psychology provide her with a keen understanding of human behavior and team dynamics. Jessica's strengths include strategic thinking, adaptability, and the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams. Her proactive approach and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset.

    Language(s)

    Swedish, English