Västervik, Kalmar County, Sweden
I have spent more than 30 years working at the intersection of procurement, business strategy, stakeholder alignment, delivery excellence and third party risk management. Throughout my career, I’ve worked directly with senior business leaders to align procurement, suppliers, and operating models with real business targets. That work often meant challenging comfort zones, breaking functional silos, and repositioning procurement as a strategic business partner.
After more than three decades in global roles across procurement, sales, business development, supply chain risk management, outsourcing, and workforce transformation, I entered a new chapter. Retirement has created space for something I value deeply: time. Time for family, life in Sweden, learning, writing, boating, new experiences, and stepping back from the pace of executive life. After 26 years at IBM and a broader career journey spanning multiple industries and disciplines, I’m enjoying the freedom to explore interests at my own pace and from a different perspective. I remain intellectually curious and continue to follow topics such as AI, procurement transformation, stakeholder alignment, and supply chain evolution…not because I have to, but because I genuinely enjoy them. Grateful for the many colleagues, clients, and teams I had the privilege to work with over the years. Retirement, for me, is not about stepping away from life. It is about having the freedom to choose what matters. Retirement did not reduce my curiosity. It simply gave me the freedom to become more selective. 😉
Led the design and implementation of IBM’s global remote and hybrid contingent workforce sourcing model, aligning third-party talent strategies with business growth, skills availability, and cost competitiveness. Key focus areas: - Built a global sourcing and delivery model for remote and hybrid contingent labor, addressing critical skills shortages and enabling more flexible, competitive operating structures. - Aligned workforce strategies with business targets, improving win-rates, cost positions, and delivery scalability across regions. - Strengthened strategic supplier partnerships, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, risk management, and long-term value creation. - Implemented data-driven category and supplier strategies to support business continuity, ESG goals, and operational resilience. - Designed and deployed SRM capabilities to move from transactional staffing models toward strategic talent ecosystems. This role built on earlier work in AI-driven risk and supplier intelligence, bringing data, analytics, and ecosystem thinking into workforce sourcing decisions.
Led global initiatives at the intersection of procurement, risk management, and emerging AI technologies, helping organizations move from reactive compliance to predictive, data-driven supply chain resilience. Key focus areas: - Designed and executed third-party risk strategies using AI, cognitive technologies, and Weather Company data to identify and mitigate supply chain disruptions. - Contributed to early IBM Watson-based solutions for supply chain risk and regulatory intelligence, applying cognitive technologies to procurement and compliance use cases. - Built early-warning systems for geopolitical, environmental, and financial supply risks, enabling more proactive decision-making. - Pioneered multi-tier supplier mapping to increase transparency, support diversity, and reduce systemic risk. - Embedded sustainability and ESG principles into procurement strategies and supplier management models. - Integrated advanced analytics into procurement and SRM processes to improve agility, compliance, and performance outcomes. This work positioned procurement and supply chain functions to move from static risk registers to AI-enabled, predictive risk management models.
Led delivery excellence and risk management across complex services engagements, ensuring projects were commercially viable, operationally resilient, and aligned with client business objectives. Key contributions: - Assessed and improved solution design and delivery models to increase profitability, reduce risk exposure, and improve customer outcomes. - Held end-to-end accountability for delivery governance across major programs, covering scope, cost, schedules, and contractual commitments. - Led a team of 12 Delivery Excellence and Risk Managers, building a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and predictable delivery. - Introduced structured risk frameworks to proactively address delivery challenges and protect client relationships. - Standardized best practices across solution design and project execution, improving consistency, operational efficiency, and financial performance. - Worked closely with business and delivery stakeholders to resolve critical program issues and align services with strategic client priorities.
SAP R/3 Consultant specializing in MM (Materials Management), WM (Warehouse Management), and QM (Quality Management) Implemented SAP supply chain solutions across procurement, inventory, warehouse, and quality management domains. Key contributions: - Designed and configured SAP MM, WM, and QM modules. - Translated business requirements into integrated supply chain solutions. - Supported end users and optimized system performance. - Improved operational efficiency, compliance, and process integration across client environments.
Extensive experience with major steel plant renovations as well as projects for newly built factories. Prior to this role, I worked in several production plants of Tata Steel, which provided me with valuable knowledge and hands-on experience. This background greatly facilitated collaboration with stakeholders by enabling a deeper understanding of their needs and challenges. In this role, I focused on advising the procurement organization and internal stakeholders on procurement and sourcing strategies by analyzing the steel production process, market dynamics, and technological advancements. Key responsibilities included supplier selection, contract negotiation and management, implementing supplier relationship management systems, and introducing innovative contracting approaches specifically for Refractory Materials and Forged Rolls. Success in this position required a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, supplier capabilities, and production demands to deliver cost-efficient, high-quality, and sustainable procurement solutions that aligned seamlessly with organizational objectives.