Philip Svensson

Current role at Quartr
Content Writer

Resides in
Gothenburg, Sweden

Experience
Philip has a strong interest in business and finance, stemming from his experience as a writer for Tradingportalen and his years as a trader, complemented by a master's degree in finance. In addition to his passion for investing, he is an avid football enthusiast and loves exploring new cuisines.

Favorite Books
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Phil Knight, 2016)

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Stephen J. Squeri: American Express Veteran Chairman and CEO
Business Philosophy
15 Sep 2025
Stephen J. Squeri: American Express Veteran Chairman and CEO
Stephen Squeri has spent over four decades at American Express, rising through the ranks to lead one of the world's most recognized brands.
Where to? The Story of Uber
Edge
5 Sep 2025
Where to? The Story of Uber
Uber's journey from rule-breaking disruptor to disciplined dual-app giant, now shaping the future of mobility, delivery, and autonomy.
dominos_hero
Edge
25 Jul 2025
Global Doughmination: Breaking Down Domino's Pizza
Inside the rise of Domino's Pizza: how franchising, delivery control, and supply chain mastery built one of the world's most efficient food empires.
Citadel: Relentless Optimization at Global Scale
Company Research
4 Jul 2025
Citadel: Relentless Optimization at Global Scale
From a Harvard dorm to global dominance, this is the story of how Ken Griffin created one of the best-performing hedge funds of all time.
David A. Ricks: Eli Lilly's Chairman and CEO
Business Philosophy
3 Jul 2025
David A. Ricks: Eli Lilly's Chairman and CEO
David Ricks built a decades-long career at Eli Lilly, now leading the giant company through a defining moment in its long pharmaceutical history.
D. E. Shaw & Co: Inside the Quiet Giant of Quant Finance
Company Research
2 Jul 2025
D. E. Shaw & Co: Inside the Quiet Giant of Quant Finance
A deep dive into D. E. Shaw's evolution from a $28M quant startup to a $65B hedge fund giant, built on research, computing, and quiet consistency.
Pershing Square Capital Management: Conviction, Reinvention, and Contrarian Investing
Company Research
2 Jul 2025
Pershing Square Capital Management: Conviction, Reinvention, and Contrarian Investing
Pershing Square Capital Management has grown into a top-tier hedge fund through reinvention, conviction, and focus on long-term value creation.
Eli Lilly: The Pharma Giant Behind Mounjaro and Zepbound
Company Research
30 Jun 2025
Eli Lilly: The Pharma Giant Behind Mounjaro and Zepbound
Eli Lilly's journey from insulin pioneer to global pharma giant, leading innovation in diabetes, obesity, and the future of metabolic health.
Shuntaro Furukawa: The Sixth President of Nintendo
Business Philosophy
23 Jun 2025
Shuntaro Furukawa: The Sixth President of Nintendo
Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo's sixth president, went from a childhood fan to leading the company through global expansion and the launch of Switch 2.
Nintendo: From Game Boy and Pokémon to Switch 2 and Mario Kart
Company Research
19 Jun 2025
Nintendo: From Game Boy and Pokémon to Switch 2 and Mario Kart
Nintendo went from card maker to cultural icon, shaping modern entertainment through hardware innovation and world-famous characters.
Ron Vachris: From Forklift Driver to CEO at Costco
Business Philosophy
18 Jun 2025
Ron Vachris: From Forklift Driver to CEO at Costco
Ron Vachris took over as Costco CEO in 2024, following a 40-year journey from warehouse floors to the top of one of retail's most admired companies.
Luca de Meo: Succeeding Pinault as the New CEO of Kering
Business Philosophy
16 Jun 2025
Luca de Meo: Succeeding Pinault as the New CEO of Kering
Luca de Meo's leap from auto to luxury marks a bold new chapter as he becomes the first non-Pinault CEO to lead the Kering empire.
MSCI: Indexing the World
Edge
30 May 2025
MSCI: Indexing the World
The story of how MSCI has become the backbone of global finance through its indexes, powering decision-making across trillions in assets.
Costco Wholesale: The Model of Scalable Simplicity
Company Research
26 May 2025
Costco Wholesale: The Model of Scalable Simplicity
Costco's rise from warehouse club to retail giant is built on low prices, scale efficiency, and a model designed for lasting customer value.
Upcoming IPO:s to Watch in 2025
Company Research
23 May 2025
Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2025
Potential IPOs in 2025 include prominent names like Shein, Databricks, Klarna, eToro, and Figma, to name a few. Let's take a closer look.
Figma: Collaborative Design Tool Ready for IPO
Company Research
22 May 2025
Figma: Collaborative Design, Growth, and the Road After IPO
By making design collaboration seamless, Figma created a platform embraced by companies worldwide – momentum that carried it to the public markets.