Anders Thor
About Anders Thor
Anders Thor serves as the Director of Communications & Public Affairs for Northvolt in the Nordics, where he has been influential in shaping the company's public affairs strategy since 2019. He has a background in political communications, having held various advisory and speechwriting roles, including positions in the Swedish Prime Minister's Office and the Socialdemokraterna party.
Work at Northvolt
Anders Thor has served as the Director of Communications & Public Affairs for the Nordics at Northvolt since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's public affairs strategy in the Nordic region. He has played a key role in communicating Northvolt's mission to build sustainable gigafactories, focusing on promoting the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in battery production.
Education and Expertise
Anders Thor studied Political Science at Uppsala University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from 2007 to 2010. He also attended the University of Toronto - University College for one year from 2009 to 2010. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in political communications, which he has applied throughout his career in various advisory and speechwriting roles.
Background
Prior to joining Northvolt, Anders Thor accumulated extensive experience in political communications. He worked at Regeringskansliet, Statsrådsberedningen as a Political Adviser and Speechwriter in the Prime Minister's Office from 2014 to 2019. He also served as a Political Adviser and Speechwriter in the Party Leader’s Office for Socialdemokraterna from 2011 to 2014, and as a Campaign Manager for the Stockholm County Council in 2010.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Anders Thor has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in communications and public affairs. He worked as a Consultant and Partner at Gullers Grupp for nine months in 2011. Additionally, he served as an International Election Observer for the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2018. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of political dynamics and communication strategies.
Board Membership at Uppsala University
In 2009, Anders Thor served as a Member of the Board for the Faculty of Social Science at Uppsala University for a duration of six months. This position allowed him to engage with academic governance and contribute to discussions on social science education and research.