With his roots in Ås and a strong drive to contribute to the development of the local area, Isak Bengtsson joined EWES in January 2025. What began as a role as Business Controller has grown into responsibility as Finance Manager.
We had a chat with Isak to get to know him a little better.
What is your role at EWES?
I started as Business Controller in January 2025 and today work as Finance Manager.
Why did you apply for the job?
My family and I had already bought and started renovating a house in Ås, ten kilometres outside Bredaryd. So I was looking for a new job when we were due to move from Växjö. I was looking for a new challenge linked to the industry and entrepreneurship in the area. I had previously heard good things about EWES from family and friends, and when the position came up I thought it sounded interesting and applied.
What did you do before you started working at EWES?
I worked as Business Controller at Abena in Växjö. Abena supplies consumables for everything from healthcare to hotels and restaurants, so it was a completely different industry. Before that I studied for a master's degree in business and economics at Linnaeus University. And before that, of course, I come from Ås, and before I started studying I worked as a salesperson.
How have you been received?
Very well. There was a clear plan for getting me into the business as quickly as possible. This work started on day one, which I thought was very professional. Beyond that, it's not hard to become part of the gang at EWES – especially not if you're interested in football and don't mind raising a glass in good company.
How old are you and where do you live?
I'm 32 and live in Ås.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Spending time with family and friends. Preferably with a football involved.
What do you find hard to resist?
If they took fizzy hop drinks and Marabou Mint Crisp off the shelves, I don't know what I'd do 🤣.
If you didn't need to work for money – what would you do with your life?
I would spend more time with people I appreciate, with the aim of creating memories for life together. I would still work, though – because who do you become when you no longer have a purpose or a context?
When did you last laugh out loud?
When my quote machine of a two-year-old at home was playing Allan last night.
