About us
MERIT500 is a database that maps, collects and updates information on boards, management teams and operational management of the most important companies in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) and Germany. In total, there are over 15,000 companies and more than 130,000 people in the database.
About the Founder: Andrew Suneson Meiling
Andrew Suneson Meiling is a Swedish entrepreneur based in Stockholm, recognized for his expertise in executive search, governance, and corporate strategy. With a career spanning over two decades, he has played a key role in shaping how organizations approach leadership intelligence, helping businesses make informed, data-driven decisions about their executive teams and governance structures.
In 2011, Andrew founded MERIT500 to address a critical gap in the Nordic business landscape: the lack of up-to-date, comprehensive data on board and management team compositions. He saw firsthand how organizations struggled to access structured intelligence on leadership transitions, succession planning, and governance trends. Determined to change this, he built a platform that delivers real-time insights into the leadership structures of the region’s largest companies, empowering businesses, investors, and policymakers to make smarter leadership decisions.
"Leadership is more than just titles and roles; it's about vision, impact, and adaptability. With MERIT500, we set out to create a platform that provides businesses with the insights they need to make strategic leadership choices. Our goal is to ensure that organizations have access to clear, real-time leadership intelligence that supports better hiring, governance, and growth decisions. The right leadership can transform a company, and we're here to help make those decisions smarter and more data-driven."
— Andrew Suneson Meiling, Founder & CEO
About MERIT500
MERIT500 has several products based on the database, and below you will find our business areas to which the products are linked:
EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Our web service is a unique digital tool for finding qualified executives. There is an extra focus on finding qualified female executives in growth companies.
M500 GROWTH: Our products make it easy to identify growth companies and the key people in these companies.
M500 REMUNERATION: Reports on remuneration for the board, CEO, and C-level.
M500 GENDER DATA: We deliver unique equality data regarding the board and management team in the form of monthly reports and a web service.
We have also developed our own “equality algorithm” using a seven-point scale that describes the power relationship between men and women in each individual company’s top positions, i.e. the board, the management team, and the operational management team. Most large companies and growth companies in the Nordics and Germany are ranked based on this scale, and you can find the rankings here…
Personal Information: All personal data is protected according to GDPR.