bolagsdrift

Bolagsdrift is the term used for the management and day-to-day operations of a company. It encompasses planning, execution, and control designed to achieve the company’s objectives while complying with applicable law and the company’s articles of association. In Swedish corporate practice, bolagsdrift is carried out by the board of directors (styrelse) and, under its instruction, by the chief executive officer (verkställande direktör) and other senior managers.

The board is responsible for the organization and management of the company, appointing and supervising the CEO, and approving major plans, budgets, and policies. The CEO is responsible for the management of daily activities and for implementing the board’s decisions, coordinating the work of other managers, and ensuring reliable internal controls and reporting.

Bolagsdrift covers financial management (budgeting, accounting, financing), operations (sales, production, procurement), human resources, information systems, risk management, compliance with laws and regulations, and the preparation of financial statements and annual reports. Good bolagsdrift requires clear internal governance structures, documented policies, and effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting.

Ownership and control are separated in a typical corporate structure: shareholders exercise influence primarily through the general meeting and the election of the board, while the board and management handle the daily business. In groups (koncerner) the same principles apply across the parent company and subsidiaries, often with a group management layer that coordinates bolagsdrift at group level.