Byhmgard appoints Peter Olsson as COO

As COO, Peter Olsson will play a central role in translating the company’s strategic direction into operational execution, commercial transactions and performance monitoring. A key part of his remit will be to lead negotiations and acquisitions of companies holding BESS projects, from initial discussions and due diligence through to signing and closing.

Peter Olsson brings extensive experience in commercial leadership, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development. From 2023 to 2026, he was M&A Manager at SAYP Group, a Swedish B2B SaaS group. In this role, he led acquisition processes from initial discussions to completed transactions and contributed to several successful acquisitions. Prior to that, he was CEO of Quicksearch Sweden AB, where he led the company’s transition to a SaaS model and its subsequent sale to SAYP. He also has experience as an entrepreneur and has held senior commercial roles, including at Toshiba Tec Nordic.

Christian Byhmer, CEO of Byhmgard, comments:

“Byhmgard is entering a phase in which we are strengthening our capabilities in both commercial transactions and project acquisitions. Peter has led acquisition processes from start to finish and understands what it takes to close deals involving multiple parties. His experience will strengthen our ability to lead, negotiate and execute acquisitions of BESS projects in a disciplined manner.”

Peter Olsson, COO of Byhmgard, comments:

“Byhmgard operates in a rapidly evolving market and has a clear ambition for the continued development of its business. I look forward to working with Christian and the rest of the team to turn the strategy into action and help build a scalable business with a strong commercial focus.”