Tobias Petersson
About Tobias Petersson
Tobias Petersson is a Director and Head of Ship at Saab Kockums AB, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in vessel systems and mechanical design, having held various managerial roles within the company and previously worked in stress engineering and consultancy.
Current Role at Saab Kockums AB
Tobias Petersson currently serves as the Director, Head of Ship at Saab Kockums AB. He has held this position since 2019, working in both Malmö and Karlskrona, Sweden. In this role, he oversees ship-related projects and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in vessel systems and mechanical design.
Previous Experience at Saab Kockums AB
Tobias Petersson has held multiple positions at Saab Kockums AB. He worked as the Department Manager for Vessel Systems for 11 months in 2014, and as the Deputy Section Manager from 2012 to 2013. He also served as the Head of Section for Mechanical Design from 2014 to 2019 and as Section Manager for Vessel Systems from 2013 to 2014. His roles involved significant responsibilities in managing teams and projects related to naval engineering.
Education and Expertise
Tobias Petersson studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he earned a Civ. ing. degree in Farkostteknik and Flyg- & Rymdteknik from 1999 to 2004. He furthered his education at Blekinge Institute of Technology, completing an MBA program and achieving a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from 2011 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in stress analysis and management.
Experience in Aerospace and Consulting
Tobias Petersson has experience as a project manager within an aerospace project in Linköping, where he led a team of over 10 people. He also worked at Combitech AB as a Consultant Unit Manager for Technical Calculation from 2010 to 2011. His background includes extensive work in strategy, marketing, operational development, and personnel management.
Board Membership and Management Aspirations
Tobias Petersson has served as a member of the board at a major consulting company in Göteborg for over three years. He aims to advance in management positions by leveraging his practical experience and theoretical training from his MBA program, focusing on enhancing organizational performance and leadership.