Emanuel Högberg joined O.A. Brödin in 1908, became manager of Rederi A/B Fredrika in 1923 and formed its subsidiary A/B Manhem. He joined Svea’s board in 1933 and became chief executive in 1934. He led Stjärnbolagen, a group of Swedish families represented through holding companies in Stockholm, Gävle and Malmö, which acquired over half Svea’s shares, apparently during the 1930s. The source is unclear whether he remained chief executive or later served only on the board until Johnson’s takeover. His interests included Rederi A/B Amphion, possibly in partnership, and Fredrika; Erik Högberg’s role in the latter appears to reflect a family connection.
Emanuel managed Svea and Rederi A/B Saturnas; Brown also lists Malmö Rederi A/B, which Rosanoski could not confirm in Lloyds. The later account spells the tanker company Saturnus and describes its formation in 1939 as a Svea–Kooperative Förbundet joint venture. It became wholly owned by Svea in 1956 and lasted until the Johnson takeover in 1975.
Sweden, Stockholm.