Max Love Sebastian Horttanainen, born 8 November 1996 in Gothenburg, is a Swedish chairman, youth leader and entrepreneur in civil society with a particular focus on organisational development, process management and digital realities. Between 2018 and 2020, Horttanainen was chairman of the Swedish e-Sports Federation,[1] and between 2019 and 2020 vice chairman of Sverok. Since 1 January 2021, Horttanainen is Chairman of Sverok.[2] Horttanainen is the former chairman of Sverok Väst.[3]
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| Born | Max Love Sebastian Horttanainen November 8, 1996 Björkekärr församling, Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
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| Occupation(s) | Chairman, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2016– |
| Organization | Sverok |
| Title | Förbundsordförande of Sverok |
| Predecessor | Alexandra Hjortswang |
| Parent(s) | Saila Horttanainen, Hans Jönsson |
| Relatives | Joel Horttanainen, brother |
He runs the consulting company Rainy Lab,[4] where he develops and supports organisations' digital strategies. Through Rainy Lab, he has carried out assignments for organisations such as Bokmässan, Skövde Municipality and the Swedish Teachers' Association.[5] Horttanainen is part of styrelsepost.se and Koncentria, where he works with process management and idea development related to digital realities, as well as annual meeting support.[6][7]
Mr Horttanainen is one of the top 100 young leaders seen and heard in 2020,[8] according to Makthavare. He was also one of the finalists for the 2019 Stipendiet Kompassrosen awarded annually by Konungens Stiftelse Ungt Ledarskap.[9] Horttanainen is the principal of the Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond, which provides annual financial support for activities aimed at supporting, strengthening and developing non-profit youth activities.[10]
Horttanainen is a speaker and panellist in areas such as esports, gender equality and diversity.[11][12][13][14] He has organised several LANs and other events focusing on these issues.[15][16]
References edit
- ^ "Om oss – Svenska E-sportförbundet". 2018-09-16. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Hernstig, Jonas (2020-11-24). "Max Horttanainen är Sveroks nya ordförande". Varvat (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Förtroendevalda – Sverok Väst". vast.sverok.se. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Rainy Lab AB - Företagsinformation". www.allabolag.se. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Våra uppdrag – Rainy Lab" (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Vi blir fler för att möta efterfrågan – Styrelsepost". 2021-01-20. Archived from the original on 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Max Horttanainen – Koncentria" (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Här är årets unga makthavare". 2020-12-23. Archived from the original on 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Av hundratals nomineringar: De kan bli årets Kompassrosstipendiater". Mynewsdesk (in Swedish). 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Stiftelsen". Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Nördcafé om e- sport! | Välkommen till Gotland | Gotland.net". 2018-09-16. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "E-sporthelg för en schysstare nätkultur | Universeum". 2018-09-16. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Program 2018 – #SpelAlmedalen 2018". 2018-09-16. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Almedalsguiden". 2018-09-16. Archived from the original on 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Göransson, Andreas (2017-01-26). "Nu får Göteborg sitt eget LAN-party". gp.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Lär sig sjyst spelande på läger". www.aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2023-11-19.