Mattias Hjorth
About Mattias Hjorth
Mattias Hjorth is a seasoned professional in business development, currently serving as Sr. Director Business Development at Saab since 2021. He has extensive experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, having held various roles at Saab and other companies over two decades.
Current Role at Saab
Mattias Hjorth serves as the Sr. Director of Business Development at Saab, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives and partnerships that drive growth and innovation within the company. His extensive experience in the defense and aerospace sectors informs his leadership in business development efforts.
Previous Experience at Saab
Mattias Hjorth has held multiple positions at Saab over the years. He worked as the Sales & Contract Director for Gripen EW from 2017 to 2018. Following that, he served as the Director of Business Development for Airborne EW from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he was involved in Airborne Electronic Attack Programs and Fighter EW from 2019 to 2021, and he began his career at Saab as a Systems Engineer for Fighter EW from 2002 to 2004.
Leadership Roles Outside Saab
Outside of Saab, Mattias Hjorth has held significant leadership roles. He was the CEO and Country Manager at Ethos Technologies from 2008 to 2011. He also co-founded Quarterfive AB, serving as Chairman from 2001 to 2008. His experience includes being a Partner at Symbio from 2011 to 2012 and at Videnca as Partner & Sales Manager from 2012 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Mattias Hjorth earned a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering from Linköpings universitet, where he studied from 1996 to 2002. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in technical and engineering principles, which he applies throughout his career in the defense and aerospace industries.