Karl Söderman
Karl Wilhelm Söderman (7 May 1863 – 21 October 1911) was a Finnish engineer, businessman and vuorineuvos.
vuorineuvos Karl Wilhelm Söderman | |
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| Born | 7 May 1863 Oulu, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Died | 21 October 1911 (aged 48) Meran, Austria-Hungary |
| Education | engineer (1886) |
| Spouse | Ellen née Stenberg |
| Children | Karl Helmer Åke (b. 1889) Saga Margareta (b. 1897) |
| Parent(s) | Karl Söderman and Margaretha née Lybeck |
| Awards | vuorineuvos (1911) |
| Manager of John Stenberg's Engineering Works | |
| In office 1887–1892 | |
| Preceded by | John Stenberg |
| Manager of Kone- ja Siltarakennus | |
| In office 1892–1911 | |
| Succeeded by | Carl Enckell |
Before his studies Söderman worked for Helsinki Gas Works, where he got a staunch practical experience of shop floor work. After graduating in Polytechnic Institute as 22-year-old engineer in 1886 he started working for John Stenberg's Engineering Works. The owner died in the same year after which Söderman managed and developed the company during 1887–1892.
In 1892, Söderman started as manager of Kone ja Silta, which during his leadership grew the largest engineering company of Finland.
Söderman was twice member of Helsinki City Council and founding member of Finnish General Employers' Organisation.
He died to an unknown disease during health travel in Meran, South Tyrol.