Cevian Capital AB is a European active ownership investment firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2002 by Christer Gardell and Lars Förberg, it manages long‑term, long‑only funds that take significant minority positions in publicly listed companies across Northern and Continental Europe. Cevian engages constructively with boards and management—often through board representation—to improve strategy, operations, capital allocation, and corporate governance.
In the context of the chemical industry, Cevian is a notable shareholder and governance participant in large industrial and materials businesses, including companies active in coatings and specialty chemicals value chains. Its involvement typically focuses on portfolio discipline, margin enhancement, and capital efficiency, developments that can shape corporate actions and performance relevant to chemical markets.
