Olof Wikman
About Olof Wikman
Olof Wikman is a Senior Business Analyst at Northvolt, where he specializes in scaling operations in the battery recycling sector. He has a diverse background in management consulting and business analysis, with previous roles at several companies including Kry, Volvo Cars, and EY.
Current Role at Northvolt
Olof Wikman serves as a Senior Business Analyst at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on scaling operations within the battery recycling sector, which aligns with Northvolt's sustainability goals. His work contributes to the company's initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions, particularly through the Revolt division, which specializes in battery recycling.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Olof Wikman accumulated diverse experience in various positions. He worked as a Group Business Controller at Kry from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Business Controller at Volvo Cars from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles include Management Consultant at EY from 2017 to 2019, Junior Consultant at Vero Kommunikation AB in 2017, and Management Consulting Intern at Applied Value Group in 2016. He also worked as a Foodora Biker in 2016 and completed a summer internship at Vattenfall in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Olof Wikman completed his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Lunds tekniska högskola / The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, where he studied from 2011 to 2017. He also studied Business Administration at Long Island University for one year from 2010 to 2011. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with expertise in scaling operations, particularly in the context of battery recycling.
Role at Göteborgs Nation
In 2015, Olof Wikman served as Qurator at Göteborgs nation in Lund, Sweden, for a period of 11 months. This role provided him with early experience in organizational management and community engagement, contributing to his development in the business field.