Curt Nicolin (1921–2006) was one of the most significant figures in Swedish business during the second half of the 20th century. He began his career leading the design work for Sweden's first jet engine at Stal in Finspång. As CEO of Asea and SAS, he became known as one of the country's top business leaders, and as chairman of SAF from 1976 to 1984, Nicolin stood up for free enterprise at a time when it was most questioned. In the media, he was often portrayed as cold, but those who met him described him as an empathetic and emotional person.
On March 10, this titan of business would have turned 100 years old, and to mark this occasion, Förlaget Näringslivshistoria is publishing a new biography written by Anders Johnson.
About the book
The book is based on extensive source material where Johnson, among other things, has reviewed Curt Nicolin's personal archives at the Center for Business History and conducted a large number of interviews with people who have been close to Nicolin in various ways. Nicolin's family has also contributed quite a few pictures showing a more private side of him – a side that has rarely been shown before. The foreword to the book is written by Jan Carlzon.
Project Group at the Centre for Business History
- Project Manager and Editor: Sara Johansson
- Image Editor: Mikaela Nordin
- Image Editor: Jenny Stendahl
- Art Director: Patrik Sundström
Printing House: Livonia Print, Riga, Latvia
