Gustav Tallving is the Executive Director of EuroPris, overseeing long-term planning, management, and reporting to the Board of Directors. He holds a master’s degree in Sociology and a second master’s in business administration (both from Stockholm University).
For 17 years Gustav was working at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (SPPS). Prison officer, probation officer, staff training specialist and DG advisor are some of his previous roles. Gustav participated in the creation of a national research unit and was for several years responsible for the SPPS research programme. Later he was heading a unit for operational development, covering both prison and probation.
During a two-year secondment at EuroPris, Gustav developed member communications and content for EuroPris activities. At that time, he was equally involved as an expert in the SPPS unit for international affairs, supporting the agenda for international cooperation, UN missions and international aid projects.