A ntonia Ax:son Johnson is the matriarch of one of Sweden's most powerful and long-standing business dynasties. She is the fourth-generation leader of the Axel Johnson Group, a diversified family conglomerate founded by her great-grandfather in 1873. She took over the chairmanship from her father in 1982 and led the company for over three decades, overseeing its modernization and continued diversification.

The Axel Johnson Group has a wide range of interests, with a strong presence in food retail (Axfood), industrial goods, IT solutions, and real estate. Antonia is known for her advocacy of corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices. A passionate equestrian, she also owns a renowned dressage stable. In 2015, she passed the chairmanship of the family enterprise to her daughter, Caroline Berg, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership to the fifth generation. She remains a significant owner and a respected elder stateswoman of Swedish business.