Katarina Midfors
About Katarina Midfors
Katarina Midfors serves as the Head of Technical Information and Engineering at Saab, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in the technology sector, she previously worked in various roles at Ericsson and Combitech Sverige.
Current Role at Saab
Katarina Midfors serves as the Head of Technical Information and Engineering at Saab, a position she has held since 2020. Her role involves overseeing technical documentation and engineering processes, ensuring that the information provided is accurate and meets the needs of various stakeholders. She operates from Linköping, Sweden, where Saab has a significant presence in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Previous Experience at Saab
Prior to her current position, Katarina worked at Saab as a Senior Manager for System Design from 2018 to 2020. During her two-year tenure, she contributed to the development and implementation of system design strategies. This role also took place in Linköping, where she gained valuable experience in managing technical teams and projects.
Career at Ericsson AB
Katarina Midfors has an extensive background at Ericsson AB, where she held various managerial roles over a span of approximately 15 years. Her positions included Project Office Manager for RAN Transmission, Unit Manager for SW Supply, and Customer Project Manager. She worked in Linköping and Stockholm, focusing on areas such as operational excellence, project management, and sales management across different generations of mobile technology.
Education and Qualifications
Katarina studied at Linköpings universitet, where she earned a Master's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from 1989 to 1990. She furthered her education at the Institute of Technology at Linköping University, achieving a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from 1990 to 1994. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her technical and managerial roles in the engineering and telecommunications sectors.
Leadership Roles at Combitech Sverige
Before joining Saab, Katarina worked at Combitech Sverige as a Business Area Manager and Key Account Manager from 2013 to 2018. In this role, she was responsible for managing client relationships and overseeing business operations within her area. Her experience at Combitech contributed to her leadership skills and understanding of client needs in the technology sector.