Cecilia Hedin
About Cecilia Hedin
Cecilia Hedin serves as the Head of Hardware, Naval Engineering, Combat Systems at Saab, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from Umeå University and has extensive experience in managing hardware projects in the naval engineering sector.
Work at Saab
Cecilia Hedin has served as the Head of Hardware, Naval Engineering, Combat Systems at Saab since 2017. In this role, she oversees a department of approximately 90 individuals who specialize in various engineering disciplines, including Hardware Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Embedded Software. Her responsibilities include managing hardware sub-projects within the naval engineering sector, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Cecilia Hedin holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Physics from Umeå University, where she studied from 1994 to 1999. Prior to that, she achieved a master's degree from Gudlav Bilder, studying from 1990 to 1993. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both electrical and application software engineering, which she applies in her current role at Saab.
Background
Before joining Saab, Cecilia Hedin gained diverse experience in the engineering field. She worked as a Sales Engineer and Team Leader at Melles Griot from 1999 to 2002. Following that, she served as a Project Manager at Trimble from 2011 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Group Manager for Product Development at Silex Microsystems from 2003 to 2011. This varied background has contributed to her expertise in managing complex engineering projects.
Achievements
Cecilia Hedin has extensive experience in managing hardware sub-projects within the naval engineering sector. Her leadership in overseeing a large team of engineers at Saab reflects her capability in handling multifaceted engineering challenges. Her previous roles in sales, project management, and product development further demonstrate her comprehensive skill set in the engineering domain.