During my career, I have collected a great and diversified experience in executive roles in different companies. I have managed complex B2B sales I EMEA, APAC and Americas since 1995 and had a P&L responsibility in Managing Director & General manager roles since 1999 reporting to managers inside and outside of Sweden. Have an international network of customers and colleagues within process industry and technologies, industrial automation.I am an appreciated leader with focus on best solution for the company, its personnel, and customers, working for long term value creation in all processes. I am prestigeless and a good communicator with all stakeholders inside and outside of the organization. Seeing and targeting growth opportunities and coaching organizations effectively are important to me. Key skills:- Management & Leadership- International Sales B2B- Change Management- Development of organization- Business Strategy- Marketing & Sales management- Mergers & Acquisitions- Lean Management- Operational Excellence- Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, Digitalization- Process, Automotive, Manufacturing industrySEGMENTS: IT/Technology/Electronics, Industrial Automation, Process Industry, Manufacturing industry, Automotive Industry TECHNOLOGIES: Electronics HW, Embedded SW, wired and wireless communication, control systems, mechanics, material knowledge, digitalization. Advanced requirements such as Nuclear, ASME & ANSI (Oil & Gas), SIL2 & Namur (Chemical& Petrochemical) and explosion proof safety.
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StyrelseordförandeSteelpool Sweden AbMalmö, Se
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Chairman Of The BoardSteelpool Sweden Ab Sep 2021 - PresentLandskrona, Skåne, SverigeSteelpool Sweden AB designs and builds swímming pools, spa-pools and luxury pools in stainless steel. Steelpool has designed pools since 30 years and have a comprehensive installed base of pools in Europe and North America. More info at www.steelpool.se
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CeoRfr Solutions Ab Apr 2021 - PresentLandskrona, Skåne, SverigeRFR Solutions is specialized within stainless steel design and solutions offering the whole chain from design and prototyping to production, assembly, validation, and documentation. With our long experience in stainless steel alloys and design criteria´s we support companies with solutions in stainless steel in areas such as Food & Beverage, Medtech, Nuclear, Energy, Greentech and Big Science Institutes such as CERN and ESS/MAXLAB IV. -
Management ConsultantBjörkebo Consulting Jun 2019 - Apr 2021HöllvikenConsulting services for management support, projects, or interim solutions. Experience based services focusing on update, change or growth of business, for example management support, organization development, business development, future digitalized business models.
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Managing DirectorInor Process Ab Aug 2008 - May 2019Malmo, SwedenInor Process AB is a company specialized within temperature measurement for the process industry with own development and production. The Krohne Group is a family owned worldwide process instrumentation company with a turnover of 520 MEUR and 3.800 employees. Inor Process AB was a strategic acquisition in 2006. Complete P&L responsibility for the unit of 65 employees and a turnover of 86 MSEK (2018) including three subsidiaries in Germany, Finland & USA. Sales in EMEA, Americas and APAC through the Krohne Group, local distributors and own sales organization. Internal product development and production of and mechanics, electronics and software.The main task was to convert Inor Process from a local Swedish privately owned company to a Krohne global engineering company for product and projects sales with a new business plan. This was achieved by developing a global sales approach, introduced digital connectivity, Lean management, agile product development and development into IoT, Industry 4.0. Did also implement a new ERP-system and move the company to new location. Generated a growth of 42% last 4 years and several innovative new product launches. -
Business Development ManagerPartnertech Sep 2005 - Jul 2008Malmo, SwedenPartnerTech (nowadays Scanfil) is an international contract manufacturer, manufacturing products for end customers. Partnertech also develops and industrializes products for customers specifications. Partnertech Group had 2.600 MSEK in turnover and 1.800 employees.Account responsibility for major global accounts like Philips, Electrolux, BT products and prospects, driving profitability, growth, and solutions for my accounts. Developed Philips from prospect to top three within Partnertech and implemented new calculations models and logistics solutions. -
Managing DirectorRotech Paint Automation Ab Jul 2003 - Sep 2005Malmo, SwedenThe Rotech Group is an entrepreneur driven private owned automation group with offices and operations in EMEA and Americas. The unit was sold to Rotech from ABB. I managed the final negotiations with the new owner and ABB and created the business plan for the start-up company. Took the role as Managing Director in the new start-up company, setting up the new business concept, adapted the operations to fit the new company and role. Reached profitability from the first year.
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Vice President / Bu-U ManagerAbb Nov 2001 - Aug 2003Malmö, Skåne, SverigeExtended responsibility as member of the global BU Electronics Industry management team with focus on robotic automation within the 3C segment (Computer, Communication and Consumer Electronics). -
General ManagerAbb Jan 1999 - Oct 2001Malmo, SwedenComplete P&L responsibility for 15 persons and 125 MSEK. Responsibility for sales, projects, engineering and aftermarket. Had several global roles such as Member of the ABB Global Paint Technology Council with 8 members worldwide, Member of the Swedish ABB Robotics Industry management team. Growth of sales from 42 MSEK to peak of 125 MSEK. Developed ABB into the main global supplier of paint systems to the expanding mobile phone industry.
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Sales EngineerAbb Mar 1995 - Dec 1998Malmo, SwedenSales of ABB paint robot systems and complete paint shops to the automotive and manufacturing industry primarily in Scandinavia, but also growing into rest of Europe, Asia and the Americas.
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Project ManagerAbb Apr 1994 - Feb 1995Malmö, Skåne, SverigeProject management of robotic paint systems including responsibility for execution with resources and finance.
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Service EngineerStohne Elteknik Ab Jun 1988 - Apr 1994Malmo, SwedenHad a role with in-house service and field service of automation systems to the manufacturing industry. The tasks related to complete machines focused on plc-systems, motor drive systems and positioning systems mainly on the domestic market including some international assignments in Europe and USA.
Benny Björkander Skills
Benny Björkander Education Details
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Xlns GroupDiploma -
StyrelseakademinCertified Board Member
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Management Partners
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Presidents Institute
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Abb Academy, Switzerland
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Abb Academy, Västerås
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Pauliskolan, MalmöElectrical Engineering
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Vårboskolan
Frequently Asked Questions about Benny Björkander
What company does Benny Björkander work for?
Benny Björkander works for Steelpool Sweden Ab
What is Benny Björkander's role at the current company?
Benny Björkander's current role is Styrelseordförande.
What schools did Benny Björkander attend?
Benny Björkander attended Xlns Group, Styrelseakademin, Management Partners, Presidents Institute, Abb Academy, Switzerland, Abb Academy, Västerås, Malmö Universitet, Pauliskolan, Malmö, Vårboskolan, Malmö Universitet.
What skills is Benny Björkander known for?
Benny Björkander has skills like International Sales, Manufacturing, Management, Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Project Management, Business Strategy, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Automation.
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