Young Entrepreneur – Camilla Ljunggren
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Camilla Ljunggren
Although Camilla Ljunggren from Stockholm is only 25 years old, she’s been in business for almost ten years. The Swedish entrepreneur got her start in 1999 when she created her first product, a plastic hanger that attaches to surfaces and can hold anything from dish towels to kitchen knives.
The success of the “Pluring”—it now comes in four models—led Ljunggren to open her own manufacturing plant, which now helps design and create prototypes for other small companies looking to launch their own products.
About 18 months ago, Ljunggren sold the fast-growing business to an outsider investor, although she still holds a seat on the board and is involved in day-to-day operations. Now, along with Pluring, she also runs Bumblebee, a business consultancy, and is chief executive of a recruitment-focused Swedish non-profit.
