Fredrik Hellstrand
About Fredrik Hellstrand
Fredrik Hellstrand serves as the Head of Product Management for Aeronautics at Saab, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in various roles at Saab and FMV, he has contributed to projects such as the Gripen E/F and has a background in electrical engineering.
Current Role at Saab
Fredrik Hellstrand serves as the Head of Product Management for Aeronautics at Saab. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and management of aeronautical products. His role involves overseeing product strategy and ensuring alignment with market needs and technological advancements. He operates from Linkoping, Sweden.
Previous Experience at Saab
Fredrik Hellstrand has extensive experience at Saab, where he held multiple roles. He was a Product Manager for Gripen E/F from 2015 to 2018, and acted as Head of Product Management for Gripen for 11 months in 2018. His earlier positions included Systems Engineer from 1996 to 1999 and Line Manager from 1999 to 2011. He also worked as Product Manager for Mission Support Equipment from 2011 to 2015.
Experience at FMV
Prior to his tenure at Saab, Fredrik Hellstrand worked at FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. He served as a Flight Test Engineer from 1986 to 1993 and later as a Project Manager from 1993 to 1996. His roles at FMV provided him with a solid foundation in defense engineering and project management.
Education and Qualifications
Fredrik Hellstrand studied at Chalmers University of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from 1987 to 1991. He also attended Berzeliusskolan in Linköping from 1981 to 1985, completing his secondary education. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and product management.