Magnus Larsson
About Magnus Larsson
Magnus Larsson is the Marketing Director for Gripen for Canada Sustainment and Industrial Cooperation at Saab, where he has worked since 2018. He has held various roles at Saab since 1989, including positions in business control, strategy, and program management.
Current Role at Saab
Magnus Larsson serves as the Marketing Director for Gripen for Canada Sustainment and Industrial Cooperation within Gripen Support at Saab. He has held this position since 2018, focusing on the marketing and sustainment of the Gripen aircraft specifically tailored for the Canadian market. His responsibilities include ensuring that the Gripen for Canada Sustainment solution aligns with customer requirements from both a Life Cycle Cost and Operational perspective.
Previous Positions at Saab
Magnus Larsson has held multiple roles at Saab over the years. He worked as a Business Controller from 1996 to 2002, followed by a position as CFO for the Business Unit Logtronics from 2007 to 2011. He served as Director and Head of Safety Equipment from 2012 to 2016 and as Director, Head of Programs and Marketing for the Business Unit Gripen Support from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was CFO for the Business Unit Land from 2012 to 2013 and Director, Head of Strategy for Gripen Support for 11 months in 2018.
Educational Background
Magnus Larsson studied at Linköpings universitet, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education with a course in Leadership and Organizational Development and completed a Fristående kurs in Ledning och strategiskt personalarbete from 1996 to 1997.
Early Career at Saab
Magnus Larsson began his career at Saab as a Manufacturing Engineer from 1989 to 1995. He then transitioned to a role as Manager Business Control from 2003 to 2007. His early experiences at Saab laid the foundation for his subsequent leadership roles within the organization.