Thomas Ekdahl
About Thomas Ekdahl
Thomas Ekdahl is an Innovation Manager at Axis Communications, specializing in product concepts and new ideas. With a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in project management across several technology companies, he emphasizes stakeholder involvement and community-driven innovation.
Work at Axis
Thomas Ekdahl has served as the Innovation Manager for Product Concepts & New Ideas at Axis Communications since 2011. In this role, he leads a cross-functional team that focuses on front-end innovation in network video products. His responsibilities include creating prototypes and demonstrators to make product ideas tangible. He emphasizes the importance of aligning product proposals with the company's strategy and market trends, projecting a 3 to 5-year outlook for new products and services.
Previous Experience at Sony Ericsson
Prior to his current role, Thomas Ekdahl worked at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications from 2006 to 2009. During this time, he held two positions: Project Manager and Technical Project Manager. His work involved managing projects that contributed to the development of mobile communication technologies. He also worked as a Hardware Systems Engineer at Sony Ericsson from 2002 to 2006, where he focused on hardware design and implementation.
Background in Engineering
Thomas Ekdahl studied Electrical Engineering at The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, where he earned his M.Sc. from 1993 to 1997. He also attended Lund Institute of Technology, obtaining a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering during the same period. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Career at Ericsson and Tetra Pak
Ekdahl's career includes significant roles at Ericsson, where he worked as a Baseband Hardware Designer from 1997 to 1999 and later as Technical Manager for Advanced Baseband Design from 1999 to 2001. He also served as Manager of Systems Engineering Methodology at Tetra Pak from 2009 to 2011. These positions contributed to his expertise in hardware design and project management within the telecommunications and packaging industries.
Innovation Philosophy
Thomas Ekdahl advocates for a community-driven approach to innovation. He emphasizes the importance of managing people's energy and stakeholder involvement in driving innovation. By encouraging debate and diverse perspectives, he aims to foster an environment conducive to creative problem-solving and the development of new ideas.