Oliver grew up in Växjö, a beautiful, culturally rich and progressive city at the heart of Småland. The people of Växjö elected him to the municipal council for the first time in September 2010, when he had just turned 18 years old. During his time as an elected representative, he studied in his spare time. He now has a master's degree in economics and a bachelor's degree in political science. His first job was at Max Hamburger Restaurants and as an hourly substitute at a preschool. Work and making a living are at the center of Oliver’s politics. As the Chairman of the Committee for Work and Welfare, he is responsible for the labor market, social services and adult education; a business with approximately 1,000 employees and close to SEK 1 billion in turnover. He is also the Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Växjö. He is passionate about each person being able to get out of difficulties, stand on their own feet, grow with their own strength and reach their best potential. Solving the problems that hold our society back requires a political leadership that can combine future optimism with everyday realism.