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07/07/2008 11:49:16 - Six Months With Munkhammar Advisory

The first six months with Munkhammar Advisory have been a success. This was celebrated with a cocktail reception at Gotland's Brewery, at the first day of the Week of Politics in Visby. Despite the rain, many people showed up.

During the first six months, there have been 7 500 visitors at this web page, five employees in various projects, 15 clients, three publications in the new series - and a turnover of SEK 1,1 million (EUR 120 000).

- This company was started with the intention to work for the ideas of free enterprise and a free economy, using the shape of a company, comments Johnny Munkhammar, Managing Director. I know that our work matters for society, and I aim towards further expansion in the near future.

A few pictures from the Cocktail Reception can be seen here.

15/06/2008 23:32:00 - Health Care Reform in the Netherlands

On the 11th of June, Johnny Munkhammar, Managing Director of Munkhammar Advisory, presented a study published by the Swedish Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry. The topic was the far-reaching health care reform in the Netherlands, where consumers now have a choice of health care insurance in the market, and its possible lessons for other countries. The seminar was well attended and there was an op-ed in one of the leading newspapers, Göteborgs-Posten.

- The study shows that reform is possible also in health care, says Johnny Munkhammar. And though the reform was launched only a few years ago, there are already positive signs, such as lower prices, active choices and increased competition. The health care system is now market-based, but also meets important criteria such as universal coverage and solidarity with those with the greatest health problems.

Read more about the publication here (in Swedish).

24/04/2008 03:18:14 - Munkhammar Advisory Publications

Today, Munkhammar Advisory presented the first publication in a new series. The purpose is to add facts and new perspectives on issues of importance for society. The aim is that the publications shall be of use for decision-makers as well as analysts and opinion-makers. In the end, the aim is to influence society.

Munkhammar Advisory offers objective analysis, strategic advice and winning arguments. This will be reflected in the publications and in their direction towards ideas and initiatives for progress and prosperity. Publications may be produced together with clients.

The first publication is written by Stefan Karlsson, who has had several positions in the international financial business. It is called “It’s the Capital, Stupid!”. This publication is, however, only published in Swedish for Swedish target-groups. English-speaking publications are forthcoming.

This publication concerns the decisive role of capital in the economy, which is quite relevant during this rather intense debate about financial markets. Stefan Karlsson shows the importance of “real capitalists” and criticizes those that want more government intervention in the economy.

- The new publications are a channel of communication which adds to the company infrastructure, comments Johnny Munkhammar, Managing Director. We want to reach relevant people with new messages on hot topics, in an accessible format, written by highly skilled authors.

All publications can be downloaded from this web, under “Publications”.

01/03/2008 15:12:49 - Staff!

A growing team of experts are contracted by Munkhammar Advisory to conduct various tasks such as research and writing in different projects for clients. These are the talented people currently employed:

Nima Sanandaji is the Managing Director of Captus, a think-tank. He is an engineer in bio technology from Chalmers University. He is now a researcher with The Royal Institute of Technology, previously with Cambridge University. Mr Sanandaji has written several studies and papers about labour market policy and education policy, and has had several hundred op-eds published in newspapers.

Maria Eriksson holds a MSc in computer science and a BA in philosophy, both from Uppsala University, Sweden. After a short period as a programmer, she started her career as an editorial writer. Ms Eriksson has mainly worked for Swedish newspapers, but has also been published in a number of magazines. She is currently a free lance writer and a columnist for Smålandsposten.

Karl Malmqvist is a student at the Stockholm School of Economics, focusing on economics. He is active in the Youth Organisation of the Centre Party. He has written several publications, such as recently “Vad Rättvisemärkt inte berättar” (Timbro). Blog: http://karlmalmqvist.blogspot.com/

Jon Millarp has studied political science, economics and philosophy at the universities of Uppsala and Stockholm. He has worked for a media technology company, as a salesman of stock market funds and in public health care. Blog: http://jonmillarp.blogspot.com/

- I am very happy both that the business is growing well and that my company manages to attract very interesting and skilled people, comments Johnny Munkhammar, Managing Director.

10/02/2008 11:40:58 - Take-off!

Little more than one month has passed since Munkhammar Advisory took off full time. Last week, the number of clients reached a new level by becoming more than ten. Services range from analyses and strategic advice to speeches and contributions to publications. Several external experts are contracted to providing top-level services.

- I am of course very happy with the level of demand, comments Mr Munkhammar, Managing Director. This is a promising start and the focus is to ensure the high quality and efficiency while further expanding the business.

01/02/2008 14:23:04 - Editorial writer

The Swedish monthly business magazine Entrepreneur, with a circulation of some 60 000, today published its first edition in 2008. It contains an editorial article and a column by Johnny Munkhammar, who participates in the editorial work from now on.

20/01/2008 23:16:38 - Lectures!

The speaking schedule for early 2008 is shaping up for Mr Munkhammar. He is rapidly being booked at events in Sweden, Europe and the US.

In Sweden the coming weeks, he will speak for businessmen, politicians and journalists at events in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Örebro, Umeå, Lund and Malmö. Topics are mostly related to the need for free-market reforms and future welfare services.

There is also a series of international events coming up. Mr Munkhammar is scheduled to visit Copenhagen, Brussels, Oslo, Washington DC and Tblisi to be the key note speaker at events hosted by leading institutes. They will be related to the new book "The Guide to Reform".

13/12/2007 19:13:01 - Hill & Knowlton Partner

Hill & Knowlton, the global PR agency, initiates a Partner Programme. The first person to be part of the Programme is Johnny Munkhammar, Managing Director of Munkhammar Advisory, Ltd. He will work with Public Affairs issues. This adds to several previous affiliations with institutes like Centre For European Poilicy Analysis and Timbro.

- Hill & Knowlton is a very interesting company with a broad international base, says Johnny Munkhammar. Among other things, I hope that I will be able to contribute with insights about how business leaders can convince politicians about reforms – and how policymakers can achieve change.