Prior to Careem, Magnus was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company.

He was part of the high-tech practice and advised clients globally on strategy and business-building. Initially based in Stockholm, Magnus met his Arabic princess during a consulting project in Africa and moved to the Middle East in 2006. Already at the age of fifteen, Magnus founded his first company, an IT consultancy focused on helping SMEs. Magnus lives in Abu Dhabi with his wonderful wife and adorable three-year-old daughter.