College Management
The College is managed by the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Director of Administration.
The Vice-Chancellor
The vice chancellor is a member of the university's board and chairperson of the disciplinary and personnel responsibility board.
The vice chancellor is the highest academic and artistic representative of the university. It entails the responsibility for maintaining the artistic and scientific standards determined by the board in KMH's strategy. As the head of the institution, the rector ensures that the activities are conducted by the regulations and efficiently.
Per-Henrik Holgersson
Per-Henrik Holgersson assumed the role of Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2024. Prior to this, he was the Head of the Academy of Music Education at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
Per-Henrik Holgersson holds a PhD in Music Education and is a trained music teacher. He also freelances as a choir conductor and musician.
Pro Vice-Chancellor
The Pro Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the College Board and serves as the deputy when the Vice-Chancellor is unable to fulfil his responsibilities. The Pro Vice-Chancellor is also assigned by the Vice-Chancellor to oversee several areas of activity, such as research and research-related issues.
Henrik Frisk
Henrik Frisk assumed the role as acting Pro Vice-Chancellor on 13 November 2023. The assignment as Pro Vice-Chancellor runs parallel to the Vice-Chancellor's appointment, i.e. until a new regular Vice-Chancellor is in place.
Henrik Frisk is a professor of music with a focus on digital sound art at the department of composition, conducting and music theory, and active nationally and internationally as a saxophonist, composer, researcher, teacher and lecturer.
Managing Director
The Managing Director assumes responsibility for preparing and presenting matters determined by the Vice-Chancellor and the College Board. They make decisions regarding activities conducted within the College Administration and College Library and issues about buildings, furnishings, and equipment.
Furthermore, the Director of Administration offers strategic support to the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that KMH meets its obligations as a public authority.
Kersti Hedqvist
Kersti Hedqvist took office as Managing Director at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, in April 2023. She is the head of the support organization at KMH, which consists of the College Administration and College Library.