In 2015, Nils-Ragnar joined Mericon in the role as management for hire before he was permanently hired as Managing Director in 2016. He has a background from retail and media, and in addition extensive experience in business development and recruitment.

As general manager, Nils-Ragnar is responsible for the administrative and commercial tasks in Mericon.

His educational background is economics and marketing from Nord University.

In September 2025, he handed over the role of Managing Director to Janne Hoiset and will remain associated with the company for some time going forward in order to finalize some projects.