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Stockholm County, Sweden

Stockholm, Se

Radio Innovation provides mobile operators and tower companies around the world with the highest gain antennas enabling cost-effective coverage of rural areas and in developing economies.

Kista, Kista, Se

Sivers Semiconductors (Nasdaq SIVE) is a supplier of cutting-edge photonics devices for optical communication and sensing, and a designer of RFICs for antenna beamforming applications in mobile and satellite networks.

Carried out requirements analysis and product specification for ICA's suite of Digital Public Infrastructure being developed for sub-Saharan markets including e.g. digital ID and address, financial services and platforms for m-commerce, care and education.

In charge of the technology and product development organization at Acuvi (Nasdaq ACUVI) with overall responsibility for the company’s R&D activities, technology platforms and product roadmaps. Formulated the IP strategy and managed Acuvi’s extensive portfolio of twenty-seven patent families and numerous sub-patents - technology licensing represents a large and growing revenue stream for the company. Lead the company’s efforts in the optimization of the manufacturing capacity through decisions and selection of product designs and input materials. The company is active in the field of nano-precision micromechanics based on piezoelectric technology. The linear motors (actuators) typically have applications in robotic surgery, smartphone optics, semiconductor manufacturing, and microscope manipulation / pipette handling - areas where extreme precision movements are needed in an often confined space.Main focus of this function was to allocate and manage the limited R&D resources to deliver products that met form, fit, function and price requirements, but also to drive technology development to enable the company to establish itself in new segments such as 5G antenna tilt technologies, neurosciences and IVF automation.

Sweden, ., Se

The company's mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing solutions that utilize satellite broadband to increase the capacity of the terrestrial mobile and ADSL networks.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

Headed the product management function at deeptech company JonDeTech (Nasdaq JDT), conceptualized a portfolio of thermopile sensors and embedded SW, and developed and managed the company’s IP ownership and exploitation strategy. JonDeTech develops and produces infrared sensors that react to temperature differences. It is used to detect human presence in energy saving functions. The sensor can also convert body heat into electrical energy, so-called energy harvesting, which can reduce the need for batteries in consumer devices such as earphones and AR glasses, or in IoT devices.Key activities included the introduction of a product management process to capitalize on market opportunities by leveraging the company's unique IP and know-how. Developed the investor proposition, business model and key narrative, and was instrumental in the company’s fundraising activities. Acted as the company’s external spokesperson and had a fundamental role in all sales and customer processes, as well as the brand platform work.

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

Had the overall responsibility for the 4G/5G Radio Access Network portfolio for the European market. Regularly met with mobile operator C-level executives and national regulatory authorities to align product roadmaps with customer requirements and spectrum license terms. Instrumental in the company's strategic sales and marketing efforts to advance its vision for future technologies such as 6G and innovative antenna solutions for cost-effective network densification at higher order frequency bands.The main focus of this function was to develop and maintain a market leading portfolio that met the demands of exponentially increasing mobile internet speeds and growing subscriber numbers, while reducing operator OPEX and climate impact. Special focus on next-generation antenna technologies, radio spectrum regulations and new network architectures to ensure Huawei's continued technological leadership. Authorized company Spokesperson towards media, analysts and investors in matters regarding e.g. 5G/6G, IoT/sensors, AI/machine learning, AR/VR/XR, spectrum management, energy efficiency and climate impact.

Redpill-Linpro AB: Developed the business plan and raised capital from institutional investors to fund the subsidiary Varnish Software AB. Open-source SW subscription services closely coupled with commercially licensed proprietary SW and professional services ensured a business model with a robust customer lock-in.Sörman Information AB: Developed the business model for an AI-based tool for failure analysis of real-time critical systems in, for example, the automotive and telecommunications sectors, where very high demands are placed on availability and no down-time accepted.

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Responsible for Ericsson's cross-industry technology partnership with Intel and Ericsson-STMicroelectronics.Led a multidisciplinary team tasked with analyzing the commercial, legal and technology aspects of a proposed joint venture between Ericsson and Intel Corporation leveraging Intel’s X86 architecture. Responsible for the allocation of Ericsson's annual support budget of SEK800 million to the joint venture subsidiary Ericsson-STMicroelectronics’ development projects, to ensure access to microprocessors and semiconductors for Ericsson's various systems and smartphone platforms.

Kista, Stockholm, Se

P&L responsibility for the Ericsson IMS Push-to-Talk solution. Responsible for a successful commercial launch on Nov 20, 2006 at Softbank, Japan - one of the world's most innovative mobile operators.

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Key member of the sales team that secured the breakthrough $2 billion contract for a nationwide turnkey 3G network with the US mobile operator Cingular Wireless, followed by the $1.8 billion capacity expansion and managed services deal. At the time, these were the two largest deals within Ericsson. P&L responsibility for the operators Telcel (Mexico), Vivo and Claro (Brazil), and Rogers (Canada).

Kista, Stockholm, Se

P&L responsibility for new account sales. Led the negotiations with consortia SBC Telecom + Koç Holding (Turkey’s largest industrial conglomerate), and France Telecom + Türkiye İş Bankası (major bank) during the auction of additional GSM spectrum, resulting in substantial business volumes for Ericsson.

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Two-year management trainee program with a focus on doing business in South and SouthEast Asia.

Paris, France, Fr

French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is the world-leading nuclear and renewable energy research institution with 20,000 employees. The work resulted in the master's thesis "Laser-induced Ionization of Diatomic Molecules".

Master Of Science In Engineering Physics, Majoring In Applied Physics

Master Of Business Administration, Majoring In International Business Management

Upper Secondary, Majoring In Chemical Engineering.

Effective Company Directorship

Conducted By Pr And Communication Experts Hill+Knowlton, Stockholm And Bcw, Hong Kong

Conducted By The Swedish Industry Confederation Techsweden