Urban öholm
About Urban öholm
Urban Öholm serves as the Product Sales Responsible at Saab since 2020, bringing extensive experience in the defense industry from previous roles at Nammo AS and BAE Systems Bofors, among others.
Work at Saab
Urban Öholm has been employed at Saab since 2020, serving as the Product Sales Responsible. In this role, he oversees product sales initiatives and strategies, contributing to the company's objectives in the defense and security sectors. His tenure at Saab has lasted for four years, during which he has utilized his extensive background in sales and management.
Previous Experience at Nammo AS
Before joining Saab, Urban Öholm held several positions at Nammo AS, including Executive Vice President from 2016 to 2018 and Senior Vice President from 2007 to 2015. He also briefly served as Executive Vice President in 2015 for one month and as Vice President Marketing from 2006 to 2007. His roles at Nammo AS involved strategic leadership and marketing responsibilities within the defense industry.
Educational Background
Urban Öholm has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Swedish Defence University, achieving his degree in 1991. He furthered his education in executive management at Försvarshögskolan, completing his studies in 2009. Additionally, he attended Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN) for the European Session for Armament Officials in 2012. More recently, he studied economics at Folkuniversitetet, completing his studies in 2019.
Board Roles and Leadership
Urban Öholm has significant experience in board roles, having served as both chairman and director in various companies and industry organizations. He was a Styrelseledamot at Säkerhets- och försvarsföretagen (SOFF) from 2009 to 2017 and served as Styrelseordförande from 2015 to 2016. His leadership roles reflect his expertise in governance and strategic oversight within the defense sector.
Skills and Proficiencies
Urban Öholm possesses strong negotiation skills and has experience operating on a global scale. He is proficient in English, which has been the corporate language in several of his positions. He also has limited proficiency in Spanish and French. His experience includes change management, strategic development, and recruiting managers and employees, showcasing his versatility in various business environments.