Karolina Ling-Vannerus

Karolina Ling-Vannerus accelerates the shift to a circular economy by transforming how industries use data to drive sustainable change. As Founder and CEO of Circulate, she leads the creation of the world’s largest database of European packaging solutions — using AI and automation to simplify compliance, optimise design, and speed up the green transition of the global packaging industry. With a background spanning McKinsey, Business Sweden, and leadership roles in growth-stage companies, Karolina has built a career on turning complex challenges into scalable innovation. Fearless, values-driven, and relentlessly curious, she challenges the status quo to create systems that make sustainable business the smartest business.

Experience

Founder, Circulate

Advisor, Antler

Growth Accelerator and Global Packaging Expert, Business Sweden

Head of Business Development, Aqua Dental

Growth Hacker, Healthcare Media Sweden

Group Head of Strategy & Innovation, FMG

Consultant, Cupole Consulting Group

Management Consultant, McKinsey & Company

Analyst, Goldman Sachs