Sara Elfsson
About Sara Elfsson
Sara Elfsson serves as the Senior Director of Sales & Business Development for Automotive & Foundry at Northvolt, a position she has held since 2022. Her extensive career includes roles at Amphenol, HUBER+SUHNER Group, and Ericsson, alongside academic credentials from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the Stockholm School of Economics.
Current Role at Northvolt
Sara Elfsson serves as the Senior Director of Sales & Business Development for Automotive & Foundry at Northvolt. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on sustainable battery production. Her role involves overseeing sales strategies and business development initiatives within the automotive sector, aligning with Northvolt's mission to support the transition to renewable energy.
Previous Experience at Amphenol
Prior to her current role, Sara Elfsson worked at Amphenol in various capacities. She was the Key Account Manager for Ericsson from 2012 to 2016, followed by positions as Global Business Development Manager from 2016 to 2019, and Vice President of Sales AICC Europe from 2019 to 2022. Her tenure at Amphenol spanned a total of eight years, during which she developed significant expertise in sales and account management.
Work History at HUBER+SUHNER Group
Sara Elfsson was employed at HUBER+SUHNER Group as the Sales and Marketing Manager from 2008 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for driving sales initiatives and marketing strategies, contributing to the company's growth in the telecommunications and automotive sectors.
Education and Expertise
Sara Elfsson studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 1994 to 1997, where she gained foundational knowledge in engineering. Later, she pursued further education at the Stockholm School of Economics, earning an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from 2018 to 2019. This combination of technical and business education underpins her expertise in sales and business development.
Career Background at Ericsson and OSM
Sara Elfsson's career includes significant roles at Ericsson and OSM. At Ericsson, she worked as a Strategic Buyer from 2001 to 2004, focusing on procurement strategies. She then transitioned to OSM, where she served as Manager of the New Customer Business Unit from 2004 to 2008, managing customer acquisition and business development efforts.