My name is Tomas Blomster, and I run Besi. I have conducted a large number of executive recruitments throughout Sweden—nearly 30 in the past year alone. Drawing on my own experience as a hiring manager, I know that successful recruitment requires more than just a process. It requires sound judgment, structure, and a genuine commitment to every decision.
That is why I am currently one of the few authorized executive search consultants in Sweden. This authorization means that I have been reviewed by ESK’s independent ethics council and deemed to meet high standards of quality, competence, and professionalism. ESK is Sweden’s only professional association for authorization in executive search and stands for ethics, quality, and long-term responsibility in executive recruitment.
At the same time, virtually anyone can call themselves a senior recruiter these days. The difference lies in experience—and in the ability to understand how a candidate actually performs when it comes to taking responsibility, making decisions, and building relationships. Successful executive recruitment isn’t about matching a resume; it’s about understanding leadership in practice.
When you choose a certified executive search consultant, you can therefore expect a process that maintains high quality at every stage—from analysis and selection to a confident and well-informed decision.
In some hiring situations, it may also be crucial to reconsider the decision. A second opinion in the hiring process provides an independent perspective on the candidate, the job requirements, and the fit—before the decision becomes final.
Besi primarily recruits executives and specialists. These roles may include CEO positions, CFOs (Chief Financial Officers), sales managers, or production managers. I handle assignments throughout Norrbotten and Västerbotten—primarily in Luleå, Skellefteå, Piteå, Kiruna, Boden, and Gällivare.
Sustainable recruitment
When I founded Besi in 2022, I realized—just like many others—that more women are needed in leadership positions in the business world. This is especially true in northern Sweden, which is characterized by heavy industry and many male-dominated workplaces. That’s why sustainable recruitment is Besi’s niche—and something we’ve been very successful at. In 2024, we recruited 52 percent women and 48 percent men—a figure I’m so proud of! Our goal is to continue delivering a gender-balanced selection to all our clients and thereby contribute to a more gender-equal business community in northern Sweden.
It’s easy to talk about sustainable recruitment, but harder to put it into practice. What it takes to succeed is hard work, always seeing opportunities, and going the extra mile when necessary. A good place to start is by taking a close look at your own operations. That’s why Besi is, of course, 100% gender-balanced on its board and in its management.
Experienced partner
With extensive experience in recruitment, combined with my strong local ties in northern Sweden, I am so much more than just an executive and specialist recruiter. One of the best things I know is when my contacts call and say, “Tomas, we’re thinking about setting up shop in Luleå. What do you think?” I feel my best when I get to be someone’s sounding board. That’s when I know we create the best synergies together.
As a recruiter, I live and breathe my profession and love what I do. Together, we’ll help your company thrive through equality. Hope to see you soon!
As an authorized Executive Search Consultant, we guarantee experience and broad knowledge of the business sector and public sector, combined with the ability to analyze individuals’ skills and personalities. With Besi-Chefsrekrytering, you gain a long-term and sustainable recruitment partner.
We place interim executives across all industries and at all levels. Through our extensive experience, we have built a substantial network of professionals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and experience. We are happy to help you quickly find the right interim executive and leader.
We offer a skills-based and impartial assessment of candidates when you handle the recruitment process yourself. This may involve externally recruited candidates, but just as often we are involved when companies want to conduct internal recruitment and seek an objective Second Opinion. Second Opinion.
Contact Besi- Executive Recruitment, and we’ll assist you throughout the entire recruitment process!
