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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

As the Co-founder and CEO of R.S Advisory AB, I work with key stakeholders to strengthen Sweden’s trade, innovation collaborations, and competitiveness. My focus is on developing effective strategies and ensuring they’re executed seamlessly at an operational level. I’m passionate about bringing people together to create meaningful collaborations that drive innovation and growth. My work focuses on aid-to-trade initiatives, where I help build sustainable partnerships that make a real… Show more As the Co-founder and CEO of R.S Advisory AB, I work with key stakeholders to strengthen Sweden’s trade, innovation collaborations, and competitiveness. My focus is on developing effective strategies and ensuring they’re executed seamlessly at an operational level. I’m passionate about bringing people together to create meaningful collaborations that drive innovation and growth. My work focuses on aid-to-trade initiatives, where I help build sustainable partnerships that make a real difference. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with businesses, academia, public agencies, and governments, building bridges across sectors and countries. With a strong network in the Swedish innovation ecosystem, I love finding ways to connect the right people and support impactful projects. I believe the best results come from working together, and I’m always excited to be part of something that brings positive change. Show less

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Responsible for the development of strategic partnerships and policy work and international strategy. Initiator of the National mobilization for startups and scaleups and responsible for the feasibility study. Program manager for Sweden Innovation Days 2024 and national coordinator for Team Sweden Tech.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Coordinating all international activities and driving the strategic international agenda at Vinnova . Founder and responsible for www.swedeninnovationdays.se, the largest Swedish innovation event with 87 countries participating in 2024. Rersponsible for the Swedish Innovation week during EXPO2020 in Dubai, and Vinnovas participation at COP26 & COP27. Initiator to Sweden-Brazil and Sweden- Canada bilateral innovation collaborations.

Stockholm, Sweden

Vinnova is Sweden's government agency for innovation. Our mission is to contribute to sustainable growth by improving the conditions for innovation. We do this mainly by funding innovation projects and the research needed to develop new solutions. We also invest long term in strong research and innovation environments.We stimulate collaborations between companies, universities and other higher education institutions, public services, civil society and other actors. Our activities also focus… Show more Vinnova is Sweden's government agency for innovation. Our mission is to contribute to sustainable growth by improving the conditions for innovation. We do this mainly by funding innovation projects and the research needed to develop new solutions. We also invest long term in strong research and innovation environments.We stimulate collaborations between companies, universities and other higher education institutions, public services, civil society and other actors. Our activities also focus on strengthening international cooperation.Each year, Vinnova invests around SEK 3 billion in fostering innovation. Most of these funds are allocated via calls for proposals in which companies, public sector actors and other organisations apply for funding. All investments are continuously monitored and evaluated and we regularly analyse the impacts of our investments. Show less

Stockholm, Sweden

Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Responsible for business plan, budget and 23 staff members. • Responsible for the National Regional Development Program (ERDF) and Chair of the Program working committee• Responsible for Smart Specialization, Startup Sweden and Demo Environment program• Part of external reference committees such as “European Spallation Source” at Vetenskapsrådet, “Team Sweden Startup tech”, “SME” and “Big Science Sweden” at Vinnova… Show more Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Responsible for business plan, budget and 23 staff members. • Responsible for the National Regional Development Program (ERDF) and Chair of the Program working committee• Responsible for Smart Specialization, Startup Sweden and Demo Environment program• Part of external reference committees such as “European Spallation Source” at Vetenskapsrådet, “Team Sweden Startup tech”, “SME” and “Big Science Sweden” at Vinnova. • Intermittent dialog with the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation and the National Innovation Council on issues as the EU Structural and Investment Funds in Sweden (present program and ERUF 2020+), initiatives regarding development of the Swedish innovation system and initiatives within the area Green Growth. The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth is a national government agency tasked with promoting entrepreneurship and regional growth. Our mission is to strengthen the competitiveness of Swedish enterprises. We target small and medium-sized enterprises (SME:s) or future entrepreneurs directly and work to improve the general framework for doing business.The agency’s most important tools are knowledge, networks and financing. Based on our knowledge of the requirements for enterprises and regions to grow, we build networks for cooperation and finance initiatives that strengthen the business sector. Show less

Stockholm, Sweden

Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Responsibility for strategy, budget and personnel. Changed the business model, strengthened the market position and increased collaborations. SNITTS has grown 25% the last year. • Advisory board for “Cooperative science businesses within Humanities and Social Sciences” (“SF/HS”, VINNOVA project) • Lobbying authorities for improved conditions regarding the knowledge/technology exchange profession and their organizations.• Part… Show more Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Responsibility for strategy, budget and personnel. Changed the business model, strengthened the market position and increased collaborations. SNITTS has grown 25% the last year. • Advisory board for “Cooperative science businesses within Humanities and Social Sciences” (“SF/HS”, VINNOVA project) • Lobbying authorities for improved conditions regarding the knowledge/technology exchange profession and their organizations.• Part of the Global Council Committee and Future Task Force of Alliance of Technology Transfer Professional.• Part of the National Directors Council Committee of Association of Science and Technology Transfer Professionals (Europe)SNITTS, Swedish Network for Innovation and Technology Transfer Support is a member organization for people & organisations who work with knowledge and technology exchange. SNITTS works to strengthen the professional role by creating a platform for skills and experience. Show less

Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Founder and consultant. Have had over 30 long-term customer relations. • Helped over 30 companies to identify public funding within the EU. • Sought after lecturer on public funding in Sweden and within the European Union.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Coordinator of The European Business Organizations Worldwide Network www.ebowwn.com • Planning of Business Mission to Stockholm Sweden in June 2011. The Australian delegation consisted of 30 participants from the EABC Board. Contributed with contacts in my Swedish network and information regarding upcoming business areas of interest for Australian business.

Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Responsibility for strategy, budget and personnel. Ensured that the budget was met and introduced a new team building activity that increased the spirit of community between the employees. • Chairman in board of directors for the European Union project. “Kunskapslotsen”. Collaboration project between the five largest universities in the Stockholm region. Evaluated and negotiated a new project plan and budget for a continuation… Show more Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Responsibility for strategy, budget and personnel. Ensured that the budget was met and introduced a new team building activity that increased the spirit of community between the employees. • Chairman in board of directors for the European Union project. “Kunskapslotsen”. Collaboration project between the five largest universities in the Stockholm region. Evaluated and negotiated a new project plan and budget for a continuation. • Board member in Nordic Brand Academy. Helped implement a new sales strategy that increased the company’s revenue with 200%. • Lobbying authorities for improved conditions regarding service innovation. Negotiated that service innovation is an important part and included in Stockholm city’s regional development plan for 2011-2015 Show less

Industry Relations ManagerAchievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Project leader for several collaboration projects between academia and industry. Leading to 80% increases.• Successfully created and conducted internal campaigns to promote academic entrepreneurship. Leading to a 25% increase (according to internal survey). • Board member in Nordic Brand Academy. Helped implement a new sales strategy that increased the company’s revenue with 200%. • Founder of… Show more Industry Relations ManagerAchievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Project leader for several collaboration projects between academia and industry. Leading to 80% increases.• Successfully created and conducted internal campaigns to promote academic entrepreneurship. Leading to a 25% increase (according to internal survey). • Board member in Nordic Brand Academy. Helped implement a new sales strategy that increased the company’s revenue with 200%. • Founder of female network “Collaboration Society”. Leading to new employments and several new collaboration projects. • Lobbying national authorities for improved conditions for service innovations. Negotiated that service innovations is an important part and included in Stockholm city’s regional development plan for 2011-2015.• Advisor to the researchers regarding possibilities of public project financing within the EU and Sweden. Show less

Stockholm, Sweden

Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Delivered result 25% above budget.• Specialized in public funding from the European Union for R&D projects, company internationalizations and other development projects e.g. Smarticware AB (2, 7 million euro). • Key clients include large Swedish Enterprises. Had many long-term collaborations because I was a trusted advisor. • International negotiations experience – successfully procured funding for the regional development of… Show more Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Delivered result 25% above budget.• Specialized in public funding from the European Union for R&D projects, company internationalizations and other development projects e.g. Smarticware AB (2, 7 million euro). • Key clients include large Swedish Enterprises. Had many long-term collaborations because I was a trusted advisor. • International negotiations experience – successfully procured funding for the regional development of Easter Slovakia with the Ministry of Finance e.g. SCA Hygiene Products AB (10 million SEK/year for 3 years)• Held several lectures on EU funding for e.g. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several leading Swedish enterprises.• Project manager for internal consultant network (1600 employees, 60 offices). Successfully raised the awareness of the importance of EU-funding. Leading to a business increase of 25 %. Show less

Achievements, key knowledge and experiences gained:• Delivered result 100% above budget.• Specialized in public funding from the European Union. • Member of the Board. • Responsible for strategy, budget and personnel. Implemented new services to address customer needs and concerns. • My work was recognized in an article in “Dagens Industri” (23 July 2002).

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