Fredrik Wising
About Fredrik Wising
Fredrik Wising serves as the Head of Research and Technology for the Business Area Surveillance at Saab AB, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in technology management and product development, with previous roles at Saab AB and academic experience at Chalmers University of Technology and MIT.
Current Role at Saab
Fredrik Wising serves as the Head of Research and Technology in the Business Area Surveillance at Saab AB. He has held this position since 2018, where he leads the Research and Technology division. His responsibilities include directing the Research and Technology Portfolio management, with a focus on business development for new products within the surveillance technology sector.
Previous Positions at Saab
Fredrik Wising has held multiple roles at Saab AB prior to his current position. He worked as a Manager in Microwave and Antennas from 1997 to 2006, followed by a role as Manager of Systems in Electronic Defense Systems from 2006 to 2011. He then served as Strategic Portfolio Manager from 2012 to 2017. His tenure at Saab spans over two decades, contributing significantly to various technology initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Fredrik Wising earned his MSc in Engineering Physics from Chalmers University of Technology, studying from 1985 to 1990. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a PhD in Electromagnetics and Nuclear Plasma Fusion from 1990 to 1994. His academic background supports his extensive experience in managing technology portfolios and developing business strategies in surveillance technology.
Research Experience
Before joining Saab AB, Fredrik Wising worked as a Research Assistant at Chalmers University of Technology from 1996 to 1997. He also gained international experience as a Visiting Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1994 to 1995. These roles contributed to his expertise in research and technology development.