Niklas Nordström

Mr. Niklas Nordström is the former mayor of Luleå, in north Sweden. He is a 51 year old native from the north that has reached national positions in Sweden's political and business communities. Mr. Nordström has a mixed background going back and forth between business and politics. He was national chairman for the governing party Social Democrats youth organization between 1995-99, a position looked upon as a prestigious assignment in Swedish politics. Before becoming mayor of Luleå Niklas lived in Stockholm and was partner for more than seven years at Prime, the leading Swedish pr and public affairs agency.

Niklas is appointed by the government as chairman for Business Sweden and is also a member of the executive board for Sweden’s municipalities and county councils. Niklas is the driving force behind the city of Luleå’s collaboration with Austin, Texas. Niklas was awarded the title Politician of the year in Sweden 2016.

He lives in Luleå and has two adult children.

On October 10, 2019 Nordström announced his resignation following revelations about his connections with a municipal director fired in a consulting services scandal and a complaint about "inappropriate behavior" against him by a female employee.