With over 25 years of global leadership experience at companies like Volvo and Sandvik, I am a leader and coach, skilled in managing complex business environments, international teams, building high-performing teams, and driving organizational transformation. My leadership is validated through Leadership Agility 360, with an approach that emphasizes psychological safety, team collaboration, and long-term strategy, ensuring that teams are not only successful but also sustainable in their performance. I have a strong international experience in leadership for global teams as well as coaching leaders in various countries. My experience from managing teams abroad and extensive travel across the globe has given me a strong cultural awareness.
Drawing on my background as a former elite bandy player, I integrate the structure, energy and teamwork from sports into my professional life. My expertise covers areas such as production, product planning, product development and P&SM, giving me a comprehensive understanding of an organization’s needs from multiple perspectives. I have a strong track record of helping leaders, teams, and individuals achieve both personal and business goals through tailored programs that create a sustainable, high-performance environment.
As a committed partner in change, I support organizations looking to evolve, boost profitability, and enhance growth. With a passion for guiding managers through complex transformations, I focus on creating work environments where teams can thrive and reach their full potential.
Companies and partners
- Sandvik
- Volvo CE
- Scania
- Alleima
- Fastighetsbyrån
- Sandvikens AIK/Bandy
Roles
- Leadership Coach
- Team Coach
- Global Business Leader
- Product Development Leader
- Strategic Change Leader
- Supply Development Director
Employments, assignments & engagements
Dandy People August 2024 – Present
Knivsta/ Stockholm, Sweden
Blooming Minds – Leadership and Sports Coach August 2021 – Present
Strängnäs, Sweden
As a leadership and sports coach, I help teams, leaders, and athletes achieve their results in a long-term and sustainable way. I have lectured, coached, or worked with organizations such as Sandvikens AIK, Öhlins, Volvo, Scania, Stiga Sports, Svensk Vassklippning, Alleima, and Fastighetsbyrån. The work has provided clients with knowledge and tools to achieve higher performance and long-term balance. Much of the work has aimed at creating high-performing teams and individuals that have fun, succeed with their challenges, feel good, and achieve results.
Volvo Construction Equipment – Leadership Coach Jan 2022 – Mar 2023
Eskilstuna, Sweden (Hybrid)
In my role as a leadership coach at Volvo Construction Equipment, I helped International leaders and teams develop leadership skills, resolve challenges, and manage difficult relationships. Through coaching sessions, workshops, and meetings, I focused on fostering team dynamics and personal growth, resulting in improved productivity and well-being across the organization.
Volvo CE – Business Leader Wheel Loaders May 2016 – December 2022
Eskilstuna, Sweden
This role started by putting three different teams together in a new global set-up. As the global business leader for Volvo Wheel Loaders, I was responsible for a business unit with annual revenues of approximately 14 billion SEK. I drove business strategy and 8-year product plan for the global market, in close cooperation with all sales regions. We improved the cooperation and strengthened the market position and profitability of the Wheel Loaders business over the 6 years. During these years we launched several new products and implemented new marketing material with an application approach.
Volvo CE – Director of Product Planning Wheel Loaders July 2009 – May 2016
Eskilstuna, Sweden
This role started with a complete cross company reorganization with an all-new team. As Director of Product Planning for Wheel Loaders, I led the strategic planning to meet mature and emerging market demands. The Product plan had to be completely renewed due to a major economic downturn including a review of factories, profitability of different products and balance between short term needs and long term objectives, with a reduction of 20% of R&D-budget and at the same time increasing focus on emerging markets. The teams efforts contributed to a stronger global product portfolio and enhanced Volvo’s competitive edge in the wheel loader market for all regions.
Volvo CE – Head of Design Engineering, Compact WL June 2008 – July 2009
Konz, Germany
In this role, I led all engineering activities for compact wheel loaders, also including project managers, testing and prototype workshop. We successfully launched 2 new products during this time, before a complete reorganization was initiated.
Volvo CE – Supplier Development Director Feb 2005 – June 2008
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Initially this was a complete reorganization where I was involved in setting up 3 new teams. As Supplier Development Director for the Hauler-Loader segment, I focused on strengthening the supply chain and enhancing relationships with key suppliers. My initiatives improved quality and reliability in the delivery process. We also changed all follow-up to improve what suppliers to focus on and assure we had an effective way of working. There was a strong cooperation built together with the different factories to support a smooth production and assembly.
Volvo CE – Product Testing Manager, WL Aug 2001 – Feb 2005
Eskilstuna, Sweden
As Product Testing Manager for Wheel Loaders, I led two departments with both prototype workshop and test engineers, a total of 50+ employees. By performing builds and testing at the same time refining testing methodologies, we ensured high product performance and reliability. At the same time there was a strong focus to always support the different projects and improvement activities driven throughout the R&D-organization to support our customers.
Sandvik Rock tools – Production Manager Oct 1999 – Aug 2001
Sandviken, Sweden
This started with a reorganization of the complete production and there was a strong emphasis to get all employees into the new structure and new roles (including a 20% downsize). As Production Manager, I led three departments with a total of 65 employees, overseeing quality and production efficiency, which resulted in increased productivity and an improved work environment.
Sandvik Rock Tools – Heat Treatment Manager April 1997 – Oct 1999
Sandviken, Sweden
In this role, I was responsible for both the facility and a team of 25 employees. We optimized the production process, improving quality and reliability, which resulted in increased production capacity. The volumes were significantly increased as well as the productivity.
Education and certifications
Verified Leadership ability via Leadership Agility 360, 2024
Mental Rådgivning – Prestationspsykologi, Edvisor AB, Johan Plate 2020–2021
Business Driven Leadership, Volvo – 2007
Mitt Ledarskap, Volvo – 2003
IMP – International Management Program, IFL vid Handelshögskolan – 1999
Grundläggande ledarskapsutbildning, Sandvik – 1998
Master of Science – Materialteknik, KTH 1990–1994
