Jakob Turcinov
About Jakob Turcinov
Jakob Turcinov serves as the Head of Product Unit Air & Land C2 | Combat Systems at Saab, where he leads a team of over 180 professionals and has full profit and loss responsibility for the unit. He has extensive experience within Saab, having held various roles since 2009, and also serves as Chairman of the Board at Sybaris - Wine & Spirits AB.
Work at Saab
Jakob Turcinov has held multiple positions at Saab since 2009. He currently serves as the Head of Product Unit Air & Land C2 | Combat Systems, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Stockholm. Prior to this, he was Head of Operations Sweden for Combat Systems & C4I Solutions from 2018 to 2021. His career at Saab includes roles such as Section Manager for CCIS & Training, Head of Department for Product Management in C4I Solutions, and Director of Portfolio & Strategy. He has also worked as a Systems Developer and Project Manager, contributing to various projects focused on military command and control systems.
Education and Expertise
Jakob Turcinov holds a Master of Science degree in Intelligent Systems Design from Chalmers tekniska högskola, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Master of Science in Industrial and Financial Management from Göteborgs universitet in 2005-2006. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Economy from Mid Sweden University, obtained between 1999 and 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in developing advanced systems for military applications.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Saab, Jakob Turcinov leads a team of over 180 professionals dedicated to the development of military command and control systems. He has full profit and loss responsibility for the Air & Land Command and Control systems unit. His leadership experience includes managing various teams and projects, ensuring the successful delivery of complex systems that enhance the safety of Army and Air Force personnel.
Previous Experience
Before his current position, Jakob Turcinov held several roles at Saab, including Deputy Section Manager and R&D Coordinator. He also served as a Sub-project Manager and Program Manager for Capability Development. His diverse experience spans operational, managerial, and technical roles, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the defense industry and product development.
Board Membership at Sybaris - Wine & Spirits AB
Since 2013, Jakob Turcinov has served as the Chairman of the Board at Sybaris - Wine & Spirits AB in Stockholm. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction of the company, leveraging his extensive experience in management and operations to guide the organization in the wine and spirits sector.