# Tomas Liljeborg

> Tomas Liljeborg is the Swedish founder, former CEO and chairman of Macrobond, the economic and financial data software business he co-founded in Malmö in 2008. Previously a sales leader at EcoWin and Thomson Reuters, he led Macrobond through international expansion and ownership changes before handing the CEO role to Stephanie Covert in 2024. He was also appointed to the BRP Systems board in October 2024.

- **Role:** Founder and Chairman at Macrobond
- **Organizations:** Macrobond, EcoWin, Thomson Reuters, BRP Systems
- **Nationality:** Swedish
- **Education:** Master of Science in Economics, Lund University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Macrobond in 2008 and led it as CEO for more than sixteen years., Led Macrobond through international expansion into Europe, North America and Asia., Macrobond more than tripled annual contract value during Nordic Capital’s majority ownership, 2018-2023.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2008** — Held Head of Sales and Managing Director roles at EcoWin and was Global Head of Sales at Thomson Reuters.
- **2008** — Co-founded Macrobond in Malmö; the company opened in June.
- **2013** — Macrobond opened a London office in March.
- **2014** — Macrobond opened its New York office on April 28.
- **2018** — Nordic Capital acquired majority ownership; founders and management reinvested alongside it.
- **2023** — Francisco Partners acquired majority ownership; Nordic Capital Evolution took a minority stake.
- **2024** — Handed over the CEO role to Stephanie Covert and became chairman after more than sixteen years leading Macrobond.
- **2024-10** — Appointment to the BRP Systems board announced on October 9.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Macrobond in 2008 and led it as CEO for more than sixteen years.
- Led Macrobond through international expansion into Europe, North America and Asia.
- Macrobond more than tripled annual contract value during Nordic Capital’s majority ownership, 2018-2023.
- Supported the planned transition to CEO Stephanie Covert in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — UK Companies House records cessation of his significant-control status at Macrobond Financial Ltd on February 18; this relates to the UK legal entity.
- **2025-12** — UK Companies House records his resignation as a director of Macrobond Financial Ltd on December 1; this is distinct from the group chairmanship listed by Nordic Capital.
- **2024-10** — BRP Systems announced his appointment as a board director.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-liljeborg-5225a08/

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