Ulf Gustavsson Email & Phone Number

Brussels Metropolitan Area

In my role as Secretary General at the European Organization for Quality, I lead cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement initiatives across Europe. By coordinating with 24 National Representative Organizations, I play a key role in making Quality top of mind in Europe. My efforts contribute to EOQ's mission of improving European society through the promotion of Quality.

Jonkoping County, Sweden

As the Chairman & interim President of Qvalify, I oversee the operations of Qvalify Group AB, Qvalify AB, and Qvalify Inspection AB, ensuring alignment with our overall objectives. Through strategic leadership, I facilitated the growth of Qvalify as a prominent certification body in Sweden.

Jonkoping, Sweden

Kista, Sweden

Kista, Sweden

How much water and energy does a piece of wood contain? Now you can find out instantly, and in real time, with our own innovative X-ray analysis technologyWe produce the next generation of accurate measurement instruments for the bioenergy and pulp industry. They are used to price biofuels, improve paper production and reduce process stoppage risks.We are listed on Nasdaq First North. Visit www.mantex.se to know more!

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden

The company’s mission is to help golfers around the world elevate their enjoyment of the game through innovative technology that accelerates the pace of learning. We’re accomplishing this by launching deWiz, a revolutionary wearable technology that delivers groundbreaking, real-time swing data and instantaneous feedback that is based on the scientific approach of breaking the cycles within motor learning and propelling golfers to their perfect swing.VisionA world of golfers reaching their full potential by AI coachingMission To develop the best artificial coach using deep tech to help golfer improve their game.TaglinedeWiz – the AI coach on your wristhttps://se.dewizgolf.com

Malmo, Sweden

Gustavum AB (Holding)Invests in: Start-up Companies, Growing Companies and Real EstateConsult and advise: Knowledge Management, Management Consulting and Business TransformationManagement: Interim Management (managerial positions), Key note speaker (Leadership, Culture & Values and entrepreneurship) and Board Member

Malmö, Skane County, Sweden

Consult and advise: Knowledge Management, Management Consulting and Business TransformationManagement: Interim Management (managerial positions), Key note speaker (Leadership, Culture & Values and entrepreneurship) and Board Member

Krankajen, Malmö

Sweden

The company conducts consulting in the quality area as well as chancellor activities for the Swedish Association for Quality, SFK, and related activities.Together with the Chairman for Swedish Association for Quality part of the Operational Committee.During the period in the role:- Increased income significantly in relation to previous year- Decreased cost significantly in relation to previous year

Denmark

Syncorder ApSConnect - Synchronize - CollaborateSyncorder is a new approach to supply chain management. Syncorder is an expanding supply chain service company. A company's value chain is connected with suppliers and customers in an easy and productive way - a new synthesis between EDI, ERP and the social media network model. All process and application design is based on best practice in Supply Chain Management, systems and user interface design.Using the ultimate on line transparency and synchronizing features of Syncorder means that companies will realize cost savings for order management, inventories, transportation and capacity utilization in production and warehouses. Syncorder improves the service level performance to customers, thus delivering higher customer satisfaction.Syncorder is convenient to work with, it guides the order process and makes the relevant information visible at the same time for both vendor and buyer. The information is available both on web and on mobile devices at the same time. Working with Syncorder ensure the companies always have support to solve problems arising during the order process.Words from the CEO of Syncorder"Our solution is built on the latest technology with an aim to facilitate order processing. Regardless of the current state of your company’s digital landscape we offer a system integration that enables transparency of the supply chain as a whole. This is our contribution to simplify a complex world."Ulf Gustavsson CEO, Syncorder ApSDuring the year as CEO the:- Turn over increased significantly in relation to the year before- Cost decreased significantly in relation to the year before- Solutions were upgraded regarding front end, user interface and user experience.

Malmö, Sweden

Area of responsibility:• Establish common ways of working in line with our overall directions and strategies for a successful transformation to become a multichannel retailer.• Lead and organize for change management throughout the organization • Developed solutions to support the transformation for present and future development needs.• Create strategic and sustainable solutions for all business development.

Delft Area, Netherlands

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Is the owner and worldwide franchisor of the IKEA concept, located in Delft, the Netherlands. One of the main tasks of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is to transfer IKEA competence to all IKEA retailers worldwide, enabling them to successfully operate the IKEA concept.• Lead and was manager for a department with highly skilled and experienced professionals• Represent the department in the management group of the Business Unit. • Establish an office in the region of Asia Pacific.• During almost one year part of the Store management team in Amsterdam.

Ikea Store Amsterdam

Working together with the very experience management team and the fantastic people in the Amsterdam IKEA store. This is a great opportunity to be closer to our customers and to even better understand their needs. The Amsterdam store is a Value Added Participation Share store, VAPS, and have the highest turnover of the 12 stores in the Netherlands belonging to the INGKA Group. In the stores Primary Market Area the customer can buy the IKEA range both in the store, online and via the Customer Support Center.

Delft

The IKEA business idea is to offer a wide range of well designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. Currently there are 321 IKEA stores operating in 38 different countries, and more than 130.000 IKEA employees worldwide. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Is the owner and worldwide franchisor of the IKEA concept, located in Delft, The Netherlands. One of the main tasks of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Is to transfer IKEA know-how to all IKEA retailers worldwide, enabling them to successfully implement and operate the IKEA concept.As a Manager Learning Design I am developing a learning architecture for specific training programs, methods and exercises, by working closely together with project managers, content owners and publishing experts. I safeguard that the learning design in all other know-how products secures effective learning as well as the development and deliverance of a coordinated know-how transfer - all to help IKEA retailers getting the most out of the IKEA Concept. I lead a team of highly skilled learning professionals and represent the team in the management group of Concept Knowledge Transfer. In addition to this manager position, I also take up the role as project leader within IKEA Concept business unit for the priority Building Business Competence. The focus is on creating a common learning offer, relevant for all IKEA retailers.

Responsible for creation and execution of business plans to expand Millicom services to new areas in LatAm and Africa; direct HR and all other functions required to expand services. • Personally developed, implemented successful new performance management system including personally training 550 managers and 150 trainers to provide data needed to ensure achievement of company goals.• Completed comprehensive management review across 12 countries in LatAm and Africa including personally interviewing 450 senior manager potentials to create action plan for 2011.• Created network of all country Training/Development managers for greater program reuse to reduce costs and improve effectiveness.• Led creation, execution of innovative programs to improve key functions and staff including category managers and go-to-market teams.

Directed training and development programs for all 130.000 employees with a specific focus on the 30,000 supply chain employees. Focus on turning company business goals into actionable training programs to ensure alignment of training with strategic expansion plans and revenue growth; key in developing, expanding online/digital learning. Reported to HR Director, responsible for country L&D managers and trainers. Created entirely new L&D site in China.• Successfully transformed company strategic objectives into actionable learning/development programs for global IKEA (supply chain) operations.• Key member of steering group developing digital/online learning strategy for entire corporation, leading to first global, corporate-wide digital Learning Management System. • As manager for ILC responsible for implementation of the digital/online learning tool.• Maintained 93% Leadership Survey score over three years versus 65% average company wide.• Created and implemented leadership capabilities and programs for all 17,000 IKEA managers worldwide led project to successfully implement program across 38 countries.

Stockholm And Malmö

Started successful consulting company at age 29 focusing on very large government contracts to optimize, streamline systems and processes for the national tax authority, the national pharmaceutical organization and other clients. Successfully built thriving business and gained major government contracts despite fierce competition from much larger, long-established competitors. Led system efficiency evaluation, training, “train-the-trainer” programs for government and commercial clients.• Closed large, Swedish government contracts in face of competition from much larger, longer-established and better known consulting competitors.

Sweden

Country-wide organization offering quality enhancement services to Swedish businesses including operations consulting, ISO certification, training and information resources. Composed of an education/research not-for-profit unit with 2,000 members and for-profit consulting, development and ISO/lean operations certification units throughout Sweden. President and Chairman of the BoardYoungest Association leader since origin in 1952. Asked by board to take on leadership at age 30. Successfully resolved conflicts between not-for-profit arm and for-profit units using exceptional diplomatic, relationship management and negotiation abilities. Focus on re-aligning organization with current market needs and conditions resulting in significant membership value growth. Responsible for all daily operations including coordination of activities between four separate units over nine regions. • Successful change leader for important country-wide business organization at age of 30.• Brought all units across nine geographical regions into successful alignment and coordinated strategy, programs and operations, improving organizational effectiveness and reducing costs up to 25%.• Created new Association consulting arm with effective new products/services.

Stockholm, Sweden

At BI Utbildningshuset AB, I was responsible for a number of key customers and ensured that their needs for strategic development and training were satisfied.During this employment I developed, designed, provided the staffing for and implemented leadership and organizational development programs and seminars.

Kiruna, Sweden

Lapplands Jägarregemente (I22)-(Lapland Ranger Regiment):The Arctic Rangers are trained to operate in the Arctic northern regions of Sweden. Troops receive extensive training in conducting cold weather operations, and Arctic survival skills. During war the Rangers would conduct long range patrols, long distance raids, and ambushes in enemy rear areas. Training at the Regiment is similar to training at other ranger units, with the exception that much more time is spent on winter training. The overall goal of the training is to produce Arctic Rangers that are capable of combat and survival behind enemy lines for periods of up to 30 days with no support from other units.

Bachelor Of Science In Business And Economics, 180 Credits, Business Administration And Management, General

Career Officer Training School, Officer Training School Diploma 120 Points/Credits

Activities and Societies: Subjects included in the Career Officers Diploma: Theoretical leadership, practical leadership, technology.

Upper Secondary School, Social Sciences Program

Activities and Societies: Trainer of a sports team Besides studies: Arranged events Trained a Handball team Part time work: Metro,grocery.