Mikael Selander — the experience behind Vendion
Who is Mikael Selander, and what experience does he bring to Vendion?
Mikael Selander is the founder and CEO of Vendion and has been a CEO since 2015. He has led the design, product development and launch of two previous restaurant platforms. Vendion is his third platform, bringing POS, bookings and staff management into one system.
Mikael Selander is building Vendion to bring more of the restaurant’s working day into one system. His background combines business leadership, product development and interface design with years of working closely with restaurant owners.
From Lysekil to restaurant technology
Mikael comes from Lysekil, Sweden, and holds a degree in information systems. After graduating in 2007, he worked in IT and project management. For seven years, from 2015 to 2021, he was CEO of POS company Ancon. His experience of developing and launching two generations of restaurant systems carries through to Vendion.
Three generations of restaurant technology
2016 – from local POS to a cloud hybrid. As CEO, Mikael launches Ancon G2, combining local operation with cloud features. He initiates the platform, serves as product owner and is responsible for its interface design.
2020 – the next generation in the cloud. As CEO, Mikael leads the design and product development of Ancon Cloud, a fully cloud-based POS system. His role covers product direction, development and launch, working with the development teams.
Vendion – a broader restaurant platform. Mikael founds his third platform to give restaurant owners more value through POS, bookings, staff management, marketing and analytics in one system. AI assistants help owners, staff and guests with their work. The platform launches for Swedish restaurants in 2026.
Experience that shapes everyday work
Restaurant technology needs to work throughout the day: when an order reaches the kitchen, a bill is closed or the owner reviews bookings and staffing. Operational reliability is Vendion’s highest priority. Experience in development, operations and restaurant environments informs the work on the platform.
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Background and further reading
Mikael’s personal website has a more detailed background and links to interviews. Older articles also refer to him as Mikke Selander or Mikke Hermansson; these names refer to the same person. A 2021 Finanstid interview describes his work in product development and business leadership.
Updated 12 September 2026. Mikael Selander has confirmed the product roles and the platforms’ development stages.
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