Ellen Philipson
About Ellen Philipson
Ellen Philipson is a Project Manager at Saab, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse educational background in engineering and management, with degrees from multiple universities, and has held various roles in supply chain management at Arla Foods.
Work at Saab
Ellen Philipson has been employed at Saab since 2020. She currently holds the position of Project Manager, where she has been actively involved for four years. Additionally, she is part of the Saab Graduate Leadership Programme, which she joined in the same year. This program is designed to develop leadership skills within the organization, allowing her to gain valuable experience and contribute to various projects.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Philipson has a diverse educational background. She studied at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, where she completed a program at l'Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona in 2016. She also holds a Teknologie Masterexamen in Sustainability Engineering and Management from Linköpings universitet, which she completed in 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Tekonologie kandidatexamen och högskoleingenjörsexamen in Industrial Organization and Economics with a focus on Logistics and Management from Jönköping University from 2013 to 2016.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Saab, Ellen Philipson gained extensive experience in supply chain management at Arla Foods. She worked there in various roles, including Supply Planner Specialist from 2018 to 2020, and as a Production Planner for seven months in 2016. Her career at Arla Foods began with an internship in 2015, followed by a position as a Machine Operator from 2014 to 2015. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in logistics and operational planning.
Master Thesis Experience
In 2020, Ellen Philipson completed a Master Thesis at Tekniska verken, which lasted for 11 months. This opportunity allowed her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, focusing on sustainability and engineering management. The experience contributed to her professional development and enhanced her understanding of real-world challenges in the engineering sector.
Early Education
Ellen Philipson completed her upper secondary education at Katedralskolan Linköping, where she studied the Economic and Social Science programme from 2008 to 2011. This foundational education provided her with essential skills and knowledge that would support her future studies and career in engineering and management.