Annette Eriksson
About Annette Eriksson
Annette Eriksson serves as the Group CIO and Vice President at Saab, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in strategic sales and business development, she has held various leadership roles in the technology sector, emphasizing digital transformation and effective team building.
Work at Saab
Annette Eriksson has been with Saab since 2016, holding multiple roles including Vice President and Head of Sourcing and Governance. In 2019, she assumed the position of acting Chief Information Officer (CIO) and has served as Group CIO since 2020. Her tenure at Saab spans over eight years, during which she has focused on digitizing the business and leveraging technology for transformation. Eriksson's leadership in sourcing and governance has contributed to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining Saab, Annette Eriksson held several significant positions. She worked at CGI as Director of Business Engineering from 2013 to 2016 and as Director Industry Commercial for a year in 2014. Prior to CGI, she was the CEO of Lexicon in Stockholm from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she served as Director of Resource & Competence Management at Logica from 2011 to 2013. These roles have equipped her with extensive experience in business development and strategic management.
Education and Expertise
Annette Eriksson studied at Handelshögskolan i Stockholm from 2004 to 2006, where she furthered her knowledge in business administration. She also attended IHM Business School from 1999 to 2001, focusing on strategic marketing and earning a Marknadsekonom qualification. Her educational background complements her expertise in strategic sales, business development, and engineering, enabling her to effectively lead initiatives in her current roles.
Leadership Skills
Annette Eriksson is recognized for her skills in change management and team building. She has a successful track record of creating strong and efficient teams, which is essential in her leadership roles. Her ability to foster constructive dialogue as a communicator has been instrumental in driving collaboration and achieving organizational goals. Eriksson's value-driven and result-oriented approach underpins her professional interactions and decision-making.