Jonas Palm
About Jonas Palm
Jonas Palm serves as the Director and Head of Project Management and Planning for Engineering at Saab Kockums, a position he has held since 2021. With approximately 20 years of experience at Saab and various leadership roles, he has a strong background in project management within the defense sector.
Work at Saab
Jonas Palm has been with the Saab Group for approximately 20 years, holding various leadership roles. Currently, he serves as the Director, Head of Project Management and Planning, Engineering at Saab Kockums since 2021. Prior to this, he was the Director, Head of Design Project Management at Saab Kockums from 2019. He also held the position of Director, Head of Tactical Systems at Saab Aeronautics from 2012 to 2019. His extensive experience includes project management on the Gripen Program and various managerial roles across different divisions within Saab.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Palm studied Mechatronics at Linköping University, where he earned a Master of Science degree from 1992 to 1997. He was awarded the Tryggve Holm medal for being top of his class at the Institute of Technology at Linköping University. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in project management and engineering within the defense sector, contributes to his expertise in leading complex projects.
Background
Jonas Palm began his career at ABB as a Trainee from 1997 to 1998. He has held various positions at Saab, starting as a Trainee at Saab Aerosystems from 1998 to 1999. Over the years, he progressed through several roles, including Manager and Deputy Project Manager at Saab Aeronautics. His work experience also includes a tenure at the Swedish Defence Research Agency, where he served as Deputy Director in 2012.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jonas Palm has achieved significant milestones, including being awarded the Tryggve Holm medal for academic excellence. His leadership roles at Saab have involved overseeing project management and planning for engineering, contributing to the development of advanced defense systems. His long-standing commitment to the Saab Group and the defense industry highlights his dedication to innovation and project execution.