Ted Ackerstierna
About Ted Ackerstierna
Ted Ackerstierna is a seasoned executive in marketing and sales, currently serving as the Senior Executive Marketing and Sales Surface Radars at Saab and Vice President at UMS SKELDAR USA. With extensive experience in the defense and technology sectors, he has held various leadership roles across multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, and the United States.
Work at Saab
Ted Ackerstierna has held various positions at Saab since 2015. He is currently the Senior Executive Marketing and Sales for Surface Radars, a role he has occupied since 2022 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Executive Naval Marketing and Sales for Asia from 2020 to 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. His earlier roles at Saab include Managing Director and Head of Saab Malaysia from 2018 to 2020, and Senior Director Marketing and Sales for Naval Combat Systems in Bangkok from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as the Vice President and Head of Naval Segment for Western Europe in 2013-2014 and held various marketing and sales positions in the USA and North America from 2006 to 2012.
Current Role at UMS SKELDAR
Since 2023, Ted Ackerstierna has been serving as the Vice President of UMS SKELDAR USA. This position follows his previous role as Senior Marketing and Sales Executive at UMS SKELDAR from 2022 to 2023 in Linköping, Sweden. His experience in this sector contributes to his expertise in unmanned systems and surface radar technologies.
Education and Expertise
Ted Ackerstierna studied Mechanical Engineering at the Technical College of Gothenburg, earning a B.Sc. from 1976 to 1980. He also pursued studies in Business Economics at Folkuniversitetet from 1985 to 1986 and completed a program in Purchasing, Marketing, and Sales at IHM Business School from 1997 to 1998. His educational background supports his extensive career in marketing and sales within the defense and technology sectors.
Background in Ericsson
Before his tenure at Saab, Ted Ackerstierna worked at Ericsson for nearly two decades, from 1982 to 2001. His roles included Design Mechanical Engineer, Senior Purchasing Manager, and Customer Program Manager for the ERIEYE airborne early warning system. His experience at Ericsson provided him with a strong foundation in engineering and procurement, which he later applied in his roles at Saab.
Professional Affiliations
Ted Ackerstierna is a member of the Naval Officers Society in Stockholm, indicating his connection to naval and maritime communities. He has also been associated with the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC, which reflects his engagement with military and defense sectors. These affiliations enhance his professional network and contribute to his expertise in the industry.