University Management
The operational leadership of Karolinska Institutet consists of the President, the Vice President, and the University Director.
President

Ole Petter Ottersen
PresidentOle Petter Ottersen is the President of Karolinska Institutet since 1 August 2017.

Karin Ekström
Secretary to the President
Peter Andréasson
Chief Press OfficerVice President

Anders Gustafsson
Vice PresidentAnders Gustafsson is the Vice President of Karolinska Institutet.
Anders Gustafsson is a Professor of Periodontology.

Amélie Theorell
Secretary to the Vice PresidentUniversity Director

Katarina Bjelke
University DirectorKatarina Bjelke is the University director of Karolinska Institutet.
The university director has overall responsibility after the President for the Institute's activities in administrative, legal and economic respects. The university director is appointed by the President and rapporteur of the board.
