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Anna Bråkenhielm
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Bråkenhielm in 2008
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Anna Birgitta Bråkenhielm
10 July 1966 Kalmar, Sweden
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Other names | Anna Carrfors Bråkenhielm |
| Occupation | Business leader |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Television programming |
Anna Birgitta Bråkenhielm (born on July 10, 1966) is a Swedish business leader and television producer. She is well-known for her work in TV, especially for bringing the famous show Survivor to Sweden. Anna has also owned a magazine and hosted a radio show.
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Early Life and Background
Anna Bråkenhielm was born on July 10, 1966, in Kalmar, Sweden. She grew up on a large estate called Wallby Säteri, located outside Vetlanda. Her father, Peder Bråkenhielm, was a landowner and a leader in the Kalmar region.
Anna's Career in Media
Anna Bråkenhielm started her career as a writer and helped companies communicate with the public. Later, she became a media entrepreneur, meaning she started her own media businesses. She also became a top manager in different companies. One of her projects was starting a magazine for women who work in business.
Bringing Survivor to TV
As the CEO of a company called Strix Television, Anna Bråkenhielm was in charge of buying the idea for the TV show Expedition Robinson. This show is known as Survivor in many parts of the world. In 1997, a Swedish TV channel became the first in the world to show this exciting program.
Later, Anna became the CEO of another production company called Silverback. She sold this company in 2009.
Until 2004, Anna was the CEO of Scandinavian Studios, a company that made TV shows. In 2011, Anna Bråkenhielm started Scandinavian Studios again with another company called Bonnier. She later sold her share of the company in 2014.
Radio Show Host
In 2010, Anna Bråkenhielm hosted a radio show called Sommar i P1. This show is broadcast on Sveriges Radio, which is Sweden's national public radio company.
Magazine Owner
Anna was also the owner and CEO of a magazine called Passion for Business. This magazine was created to reach and inspire women who work in the business world.
Awards and Recognition
In 2001, Anna Bråkenhielm received the "Småländer of the Year Award." This award is given to people who come from the Småland region of Sweden and have achieved great things.
Personal Life
Anna Bråkenhielm was married to Mattias Hansson from 1996 to 1998. She was also married to businessman Tomas Carrfors for a short time in 2001. As of 2015, she owns a special horse riding facility in Österlen where horses are trained for dressage.
