Cecilia Larsson
About Cecilia Larsson
Cecilia Larsson serves as the Vice President and Head of Engineering for the Business Area Kockums at Saab, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience at Volvo Car Group in various leadership roles, she emphasizes employee engagement and customer safety in her current role.
Current Role at Saab
Cecilia Larsson serves as Vice President and Head of Engineering for the Business Area Kockums at Saab since 2018. In this role, she oversees engineering operations and management at the head office located in Malmö. Her responsibilities include engaging employees to ensure the delivery of world-class development, with a focus on customer safety and business revenue.
Previous Experience at Volvo Car Group
Cecilia Larsson has extensive experience at Volvo Car Group, where she held multiple leadership roles. She served as Director of the Craftsmanship & Ergonomics Centre from 2012 to 2014, and as Director of Program Management for Active Safety & Chassis from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she was the Senior Director of the Volvo Cars Safety Centre from 2014 to 2016, and Vice President of R&D from 2016 to 2018. Her early roles included Team Leader for the Plant Vehicle Team Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics and Quality Program Manager for Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics.
Early Career at Saab Automobile AB
Cecilia Larsson began her career at Saab Automobile AB as a Development Engineer in the Product Improvement Process from 1998 to 1999. This role provided her with foundational experience in product development and engineering processes within the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Cecilia Larsson studied at Chalmers University of Technology, where she earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Polymer/Plastics Engineering from 1993 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in engineering and product development, particularly in the automotive sector.
Board Membership and Leadership
In addition to her role at Saab, Cecilia Larsson serves as a board member, contributing to strategic decision-making and governance. Her leadership style emphasizes employee engagement and satisfaction, aiming to foster a productive work environment that aligns with business objectives.