Brainlink Appoints New Board of Directors

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We are proud to introduce Brainlink’s newly appointed Board of Directors. The board brings together exceptional expertise spanning clinical neuroscience, finance, law, business development, and public healthcare.

This diverse and experienced team will play a key role in supporting Brainlink’s strategic growth, regulatory progress, and market expansion.

Dwight Sjöstedt, Chair of the Board – MBA, Strategic Advisor, Public Healthcare & B2B Expert
MBA and MSc in Business Administration with an engineering background. Brings senior experience from B2B tech and healthcare, including CEO roles at Capio in Sweden and the UK. Served on the board of Sahlgrenska University Hospital and advised firms like EQT and Montagu. Held multiple interim executive and board roles across sectors.
“Looking forward to steering the board toward approval, funding, and successful market entry for the ICP solution.”

Lotta Vedholm, Board Member – MSc Business and Economics, Pharma & Medtech Business Developer
MSc in Business and Economics from Lund University, with additional studies at ESCM and ESCP in France. Brings 30 years of experience in leadership and business development across marketing, sales, and CRM in the Pharma and MedTech sectors. Previous roles at AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, Organon, Ciba Vision, and Cochlear.
“I am honored to assist Brainlink in developing a new market segment that optimizes both the quality of life for patients and healthcare budgets.”

Patrik Tolf, Board Member – MSc Economics & BA, Senior Finance Executive
MSc in Economics and Business Administration from Linköping University. Senior financial leader with extensive experience from listed global companies, including Vitrolife AB (publ), Volvo Cars, and Saab AB (publ). Interim CFO at Karolinska University Hospital.
“Looking forward to helping Brainlink turn a strong technical solution into a high-performing global growth company.”

Dan Farahmand, Founder & CEO – MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon, Clinical & Scientific Expert
Senior consultant in neurosurgery and numerous publications in the field. Former board member and chairman of several medical associations. Brings deep clinical and scientific expertise from healthcare to Brainlink’s leadership.
“Committed to advancing Brainlink’s mission by combining front-line medical insight with strategic direction.” 

Christopher Nävås, Board Member – Attorney, IP & Innovation Expert
Attorney with a Master’s in Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Biomedicine. Deep expertise in intellectual property and innovation law within the medtech sector. Combines legal insight with strong commercial acumen.
“Honored to contribute my legal and strategic insight to support Brainlink’s continued growth and global patient impact.”

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