Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of the Swedish Coast Guard is appointed by the Government. Its task is to provide democratic oversight of the agency's work and to act as an advisory support to the Director General. The board has no decision-making powers. It gives the agency access to external expert perspectives and strategic advice on complex issues. The Director General is the chair of the council and must keep the members continuously informed about the agency's activities.
External members of the Advisory Board
Until 31 January 2027
- Helena Bouveng, member of the Parliament (M)
- Per Söderlund, member of the Parliament (SD), took up the position on 11 June 2026.
- Hanna Westerén, member of the Parliament (S)
From 11 June 2026 to 10 June 2029
- Erik Eklund, Director General, the Swedish Maritime Administration
- Carl Heath, senior researcher, RISE
- Linda Hedmark, police commissioner, the Swedish Police Authority
- Jens Nykvist, rear admiral, the Swedish Armed Forces
- Lars Samuelsson, chief executive officer, the Swedish Sea Rescue Society
- Anna Starbrink, Deputy Director General, Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency