The Team
The management group, ensuring everything runs smoothly and professional – including contact with the clients, clubs and partners. The strategy work, how we organize, our marketing and communication. Basically everything that you can see and experience for yourself.
maria karlsson de cecco
ceo & Agent - FIFA Licensed Agent
Maria is CEO with main responsibility for all areas. She does also work as agent with close relations to both players and clubs. Maria has a bachelor degree in sport science and has been a professional football player in four different countries. She’s part of FIFA Agent Working Group. Based in Sweden and Italy.
+46 70-033 81 34
Lisa Ek
Agent - FIFA Licensed Agent
+46 70-824 64 42
Malin Levenstad
Agent - FIFA Licensed Agent
Malin has a long background as professional football player with over 300 games in Damallsvenskan. She has represented Swedens national team, from youth to senior level. Malin has also worked as a coach at the highest level. She obtains a FIFA PRO coach license.
+46 73 971 42 98
Caitlin Garden
Agent - FIFA Licensed Agent
Caitlin is a seasoned physical performance coach with a decade of experience, including work within the top leagues of English football.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science with Management and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Strength and Conditioning. Her unique vantage point in football – having sat at every side of the table – enables her to appreciate the multifaceted perspectives of all stakeholders.
FENIK SALEH
FIFA LICENSED AGENT
+1 701-314 7650
DANIJELA RUNDQVIST
CLIENT support MANAGER
Danijela works as a client relations manager and helps out with everything outside the football field. As a former hockey player, three times Olympian and seven World Championships she knows the life of our clients. She supports them with everything they need and more.
+46 73-729 24 91
Joakim Zetterström
Legal
Joakim is attorney at law and member of the Swedish Bar Association. He assists CMG and our clients in any matter with a legal connection, such as commercial agreements, transfers etc. With a vast experience from the field of professional and amateur sports, both as an ice hockey MC, board member of clubs and associations, and chairman of the disciplinary committee, he is well acquainted with the environment and the challenges we and our clients face on a daily basis.
Paige Walder
Head of Social Media
Paige has been working as a graphic designer in the sports industry for the past five years, working with some notable companies and professional athletes throughout. Her experience in social media and content creation, along with a passion for football and growing the women’s game is apparent in the work she produces for brands and clients.
MICHAEL SMOLSKI
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
During the past few years Michael has been focused on showcasing the positive impact of football through storytelling. He has extensive knowledge of the game and will work in creative areas at CMG.
Hasse Arkinger
Finance Manager
Hasse has a background as finance manager in primarily construction companies for many years. He is one of the founders and has been active within CMG for many years, first as chairman of the board and now as responsible for CMG’s accounts.
Åsa Arkinger
Finance
Åsa has been working with accounting for several years.
She is responsible for CMG’s invoicing in collaboration with the company’s CEO.
Stay tuned, Team CMG is growing!
The Board
The board and owners of CMG is where the foundation is set, the finance are secured and where we make sure the vision for the company is followed through in the best possible way.
CARINA BRORMAN
CHAIRWOMAN
Carina has a long-standing background from both the cultural sector and the business community. She has been deputy CEO of Malmö Opera, head of SVT Syd, communications director for E.ON Nordic and Saab Group and board member of Malmö FF. Today, she is an independent consultant and board professional with assignments such as senior advisor at Prime Weber Shandwick, chair of STIM and board member of the Swedish Film Institute and Dramaten (2008-2016).
ANNELIE NÄSSÉN
Board member
Annelie is a visionary leader with extensive experience in retail, travel and finance, currently serving as CEO of FOREX. She has a strong track record of driving business growth, leading successful and fostering high-performing teams. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for people, she builds trust, engagement and lasting customer value. Beyond her professional career, she is a mentor in a women’s leader program and deeply passionate about sports as a dedicated football and hockey mum.
DANIEL BREITHOLTZ
Board member
Fredrik Lemmel
Board Member
After 25 years of legal experience in startup companies with entrepreneurs, Fredrik is now one himself. He’s devoted to make things better, more efficient and create value regardless if the company operate a submarine, run private High schools or provide advanced financial services.
Ingvar "Putte" Carlsson
Board member
”Putte” is one of the founders of CMG. With a history in both football and ice hockey and with positions like general manager, head coach, sport manager and national team coach, he is one of the most prominent people in the Swedish sports arena and plays a significant part of CMG, both history, present and future.
Isabella Bengtsson
Board Member