Hans Cavalli-Björkman
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Hans Cavalli-Björkman is a Swedish former fotball
chairman for the Swedish club Malmö FF
, a post he held between 1975 and 1998. During Cavalli-Björkmans years at the club they won four Swedish championships
as well as six Svenska Cupen
titles. His predecessor was club legend Eric Persson
.
Beside being chairman at Malmö FF he was also CEO of Swedish bank SEB
in the late 1980s.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
chairman for the Swedish club Malmö FF
Malmö FF
Malmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white...
, a post he held between 1975 and 1998. During Cavalli-Björkmans years at the club they won four Swedish championships
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
as well as six Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen , is a knockout cup competition in Swedish football and the main Swedish football cup. Svenska Cupen usually refers to the men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held. Each year 98 teams compete, comprising the 16 teams from Allsvenskan and the 16 teams of Superettan...
titles. His predecessor was club legend Eric Persson
Eric Persson
Eric "Hövdingen" Persson was a long time chairman of Swedish football club Malmö FF and one of the most legendary Swedish football leaders of all time.- Chairman of Malmö FF :...
.
Beside being chairman at Malmö FF he was also CEO of Swedish bank SEB
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB is a Swedish financial group for corporate customers, institutions and private individuals with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Its activities comprise mainly banking services, but SEB also carries out significant life insurance operations and also owns Eurocard...
in the late 1980s.