Hanna Nilsson Andrén
About Hanna Nilsson Andrén
Hanna Nilsson Andrén serves as the Director of Information Security and Compliance at Kry, where she leads a multidisciplinary team focused on compliance, security, regulatory affairs, and privacy. With a background that includes roles at Acando and the Swedish National Police Board, she emphasizes positive change management in her approach to information security.
Current Role at Kry
Hanna Nilsson Andrén serves as the Director of Information Security and Compliance at Kry, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads a multidisciplinary team of experts specializing in compliance, security, regulatory affairs, and privacy. Her responsibilities include providing strategic direction for Kry's Security, Privacy, and Compliance programs. She emphasizes the importance of empowering employees through knowledge and tools to foster a culture of security and compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience at Acando
Prior to her current role, Hanna worked at Acando from 2017 to 2020, where she held multiple positions. She served as the Business Unit Manager and acted as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Svensk Travsport. Additionally, she worked as an Information Security Specialist and Project Manager at ICA from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at Acando spanned three years, during which she contributed to various projects focused on information security and compliance.
Background in Law Enforcement
Hanna has a significant background in law enforcement, having worked at the Swedish National Police Board. She served as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2015, with a total of six years in this role. Additionally, she was a Product Owner and Group Manager at Polismyndigheten for one year from 2015 to 2016. Her experience in these positions provided her with insights into the complexities of security and compliance within public sector organizations.
Educational Qualifications
Hanna Nilsson Andrén holds a Master's degree from Uppsala University, where she studied Political Science, Economics, and South Asian Studies from 2000 to 2005. She also studied Anthropology at Stockholm University for one year from 1998 to 1999. Her educational background equips her with a diverse perspective that informs her approach to information security and compliance.
Focus on Change Management
In her professional practice, Hanna focuses on positive change management as a key component of success in information security and compliance. She believes that effective change management strategies can enhance organizational resilience and foster a proactive approach to security challenges. This focus is integral to her leadership style and the initiatives she champions at Kry.