Our Board & Senior Management Team
Board of Directors
Sven Otto Littorin
Chairman of the board
Background: Experienced entrepreneur and former Minister of Employment in Sweden. He has held several assignments as chairman and board member in companies such as Beowulf Mining plc, Nordic Sustainability Trade Organisation, ek. för., Landskapsbyggen i Sverige AB, and Asolega Svenska AB.
Education: BSc, Economics and Business, Lund University.
Independence: Independent in relation to the Company, the management, as well the major shareholders.
Year of commencement: 2022
Shares Owned: 74,016
Marco Marangoni
Board member
Background: Broad IT experience obtained through senior positions held at several multinational IT companies.
Education: Degree in Administrative and Commercial Technical – ITC Milan, Italy
Independence: Independent in relation to the company, its executive management, and its major shareholders.
Year of commencement: 2020
Shares Owned: 74,016
Jari Koister
Board member
Background: Jari Koister has a deep technical foundation in software engineering and computer science. He has led product research teams at organisations such as Hewlett-Packard Labs and Ericsson and held senior software development roles at high-growth startups including Commerce One.
Jari has served as a technology and product executive at leading global firms such as Salesforce, Oracle, Twitter, and FICO.
He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Kantar Insights, a global leader in brand marketing analytics.
Education: • PhD in Software Engineering and Computer Science, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
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M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science, Stockholm University, Sweden
Independence: Jari is independent in relation to the company, its executive management, and its major shareholders.
Year of commencement: 2025
Arne Nabseth
Board member
Background: Experiences from leading business development, product development and entrepreneurship in cross-disciplinary environments from multiple industries. He currently holds several assignments as chairman and board member in companies such as Attana AB and Dividend AB.
Independence: Independent in relation to the Company, the management, as well as the major shareholders.
Year of commencement: 2024
Shares owned – 71,148
Sema Khan
Board Member
Background: Ms Khan is a U.S. qualified lawyer, serial entrepreneur, and globally recognised strategy leader with more than 25 years of experience across government, investment, technology, and emerging-market ecosystems. She brings a unique blend of legal, regulatory, investment, and public-sector expertise, having held senior advisory, entrepreneurial, and executive roles across the Middle East, the United States, and global multilateral institutions.
She has served as a leader and advisor within Saudi government institutions, including roles in investment and sports-economy strategy, where she helped drive major economic and policy initiatives, including attracting foreign direct investment, developing regulatory frameworks, and building public-private partnerships.
Independence: Independent in relation to the Company, the management, as well the major shareholders.
Stein Peter Ski
Board member
Nordic business executive and board professional with extensive experience in finance, investment, operations and corporate development. He was born in 1967 and holds a degree in economics from the University of York, England. His career includes senior roles at Enskilda Securities in London, Stockholm and New York, ABG Sundal Collier in Stockholm, SwedCarrier under the Swedish Ministry of Enterprise, as well as Hakon Invest and ICA Gruppen. He has also held listed-company board positions, including Chairman of Motion Display. His experience in capital markets and public-company governance, combined with operational and strategic expertise, is expected to contribute to WPTG’s continued growth, particularly in relation to Nordic acquisitions, governance and integration.
Independence: Independent in relation to the Company, the management, as well the major shareholders.
Senior Management
Ebrahim Laher
Group CEO & Founder
Background: Ebrahim Laher is the founder of White Pearl Technology Group and serves as a strategic advisor to IT service businesses across South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. With over 25 years of experience spanning the evolution of the Internet and technology’s impact on society, He guides businesses through growth, innovation, and market adaptation in an era of digital transformation. Under his leadership, WPTG has expanded its reach across 30+ countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, delivering ICT solutions and system integration services. His advisory approach emphasises aligning technology adoption with sustainable business growth, helping organisations navigate the evolving technology services landscape while building stronger customer engagement and brand experiences.
Vikas Gupta
Group Chief Financial Officer
Background: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Post Graduate Diploma. He has 12 years’ experience with International Banks in Capital Market advisory services to clients at Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, & Citibank. Specialises in mergers and acquisitions, valuations, and corporate advisory.
Group CFO since Feb 2026
Shares Owned: 157,032
Ashley De Klerk
Group Chief Operating Officer
Background: Previous experiences as Managing Director of Metrofile (Pty) Ltd and Divisional Director of EOH (Pty) Ltd. Metrofile (Pty) Ltd is listed on the South African Stock Exchange. Based in South Africa.
Group COO since Feb 2026
Shares Owned: 44,410
Stephen Thorne
Group CTO
Background: Experience from leading digital transformation, solution architecture, and strategic technology initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for 25+ years. Previously held executive positions at OTT/WPTG AB, Al Moammar Information Systems, and EOH International.
Education: PG Diploma in Strategic Management – DMS South Africa, PG Diploma in Management (Business Administration) – Wits Business School, BA – Rand Afrikaans University.
CTO since May 2026
Shares Owned: 37,000
Oscar Carling
Chief Investment Officer
Background: Oscar Carling has a background in finance, sales, and executive management, spanning both the public and private sectors. He most recently served as CEO of Spotr Group, a tech company listed on Nasdaq First North, and has previously served as CEO of Adligo, as well as in senior roles within investment banking, including Head of Corporate Sales at Mangold Fondkommission. He has experience acting as an advisor, buyer, and seller in M&A transactions across both private and public markets. Oscar studied economics at Uppsala and Umeå universitet.
Vice President, Investor Relations since March 2025
CIO since December 2025
Tony Lyden
VP Nordics
Background: Extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurship. Over 30 years in the IT and management sector. Driving and leading initiatives across North America and Europe. Previously held executive positions at IBM and Acando. Founder and CEO of several Swedish IT companies.
Education: Business Administration at Stockholm University
Year of commencement: 2025
Tobias Österdal
Vice President Europe
Background: Tobias Österdal is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in leading and scaling technology-driven and consulting organisations in complex, high-performance environments. He has held C-level and executive roles, including Acting CEO, COO, and Deputy CEO, with full responsibility for strategy, operations, people leadership, and business development. Tobias brings strong expertise in organisational growth, operational excellence, and M&A execution, and is known for his structured, business-driven leadership style with a clear focus on long-term value creation.
VP since December 2025