Absolut Vodka, Procter & Gamble, and more, Foreign became one of Sweden's fastest-growing companies in just three years. Although I enjoyed running my own business, I've since shifted my focus to doing things I love, with money being a secondary concern. Below are some of the brands I'm currently spending time on.

Here is a selection of startups, brands, and companies founded by Johan Ronnestam from Stockholm, Sweden, and Scandinavia.

In 2001, I founded my first company, a digital brand and advertising studio called "Foreign." With clients like adidas Global, IKEA, H&M,

A serial entrepreneur & investor

Role: Partner, BRAND ADVISOR

Role: Founder, Strategy & Brand

Role: Founder, Strategy & Brand

Status: Active

Status: Active

Status: Active

GEIL

BAUX Acoustics

Hitpin Golf

Geil, founded in Norway, is a premium purveyor of products for sexual exploration among equals.

We founded BAUX on the belief that building materials should be sustainable, surprisingly functional and remarkably beautiful.

Hitpin aims to make golf accessible and affordable for everyone in the world, breaking down entry barriers and inspiring anyone to play – because if you swing at the ball, you're a golfer.

Role: Partner & Brand Strategy

Role: Partner & Brand Advisor

Role: Founder & Creative Director

Status: Closed down in 2021

Status: Sold in 2018

Status: Exited in 2020

Zero Point Compression

Mountain Works

BEU Watches

Scientifically optimised compression clothing and products for sports and recovery.

Mountain Works created Scandinavian fashion that inspired and empowered people to explore outdoor and urban frontiers.

BEU Watches was founded with the goal of inspiring people worldwide to challenge themselves and live the life of their dreams.

Role: Founder & Creative Director

Role: Founder & Digital Strategy

Role: Founder & Creative Director

Status: Closed in 2019

Status: EXITED in 2015

Status: Closed in 2007

Foreign

Starty

JAJDO

FOREIGN was a global digital brand and advertising agency with +50 employees. DI Gasell in three years. Among others we handled Adidas global marketing.

Starty created a socially distributed e-commerce platform. The platform was sold in 2015.

Swedish mobile app brand that aimed to help kids all over the world to realise their creative learning potential.

First point of contact.

Johan Ronnestam has over 25 years of experience working with well-known brands across the world in various areas such as strategy, creativity, design, and more.

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