Anna Ekvall
About Anna Ekvall
Anna Ekvall serves as the HR Manager Nordic at Descartes Systems Group since 2020, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Ericsson, A. Schulman Nordic AB, and LyondellBasell.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Anna Ekvall has been serving as the HR Manager Nordic at Descartes Systems Group since 2020. In this role, she oversees human resources operations across the Nordic region, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational development. Her experience in HR management contributes to the company's strategic goals and workforce planning.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Anna Ekvall worked at several organizations in human resources roles. She was an HR Manager at A. Schulman Nordic AB from 2015 to 2016, and she held a similar position at A. Schulman Nordic AB and Schulman Russia LLC from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as the Human Resources Manager for Nordic and Russia at LyondellBasell from 2018 to 2019.
Career Background in Engineering and Consulting
Anna Ekvall began her career as a Research Engineer at the FOI (National Defence Research Institute) from 1997 to 2000, where she worked in the Department for Defence Analysis. She also gained experience as a Management Consultant at Business Risk Management Europe from 2002 to 2003, providing insights and strategies to improve business operations.
Education and Expertise
Anna Ekvall studied at the University of Uppsala, where she earned a Master's degree in Human Resources from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in HR principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her extensive career in various HR roles.
Long-term Experience at Ericsson
Anna Ekvall spent a significant portion of her career at Ericsson, working as an HR Professional from 2004 to 2014 in Lund, Sweden. During her ten years at the company, she developed expertise in managing HR functions and supporting organizational growth within a global technology leader.