Kjell Carlsson
About Kjell Carlsson
Kjell Carlsson serves as the Senior Director of Air C4I Systems, Business Development & Sales at Saab, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in the defense sector, including previous roles at Saab and the Swedish Armed Forces.
Current Role at Saab
Kjell Carlsson serves as the Senior Director of Air C4I Systems, Business Development & Sales at Saab. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the Business Area Surveillance. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives and sales efforts related to air command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, and systems integration.
Previous Experience at Saab
Before his current role, Kjell Carlsson worked at Saab as the Director of Business Development for the Air Domain from 2010 to 2014. During this four-year tenure, he focused on expanding Saab's market presence and developing strategic partnerships within the air defense sector.
Military Background
Kjell Carlsson has a significant military background, having served in the Swedish Armed Forces. He held the position of Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, he was a Commanding Officer in various posts from 1988 to 2010, accumulating over two decades of experience in military leadership and operations.
Education and Training
Kjell Carlsson studied at Försvarshögskolan, also known as the National Defense College, from 2004 to 2006, where he completed a two-year program focused on defense and military studies. He also attended Bellingham High School, which provided his foundational education.