Board of Directors

Ulf Dinkelspiel

Chairman of the Board since 2007
Director of ÅF since 2004
Born 1939

Current position

Ambassador, E. Öhman J:or AB

Other directorships

Chairman of the Board of Landshypotek AB, Sveriges Allmänna Hypoteksbank, Springtime AB, the Association for Swedes Worldwide, ICC Sverige. Director of E. Öhman J:or AB, Nordnet AB, Premiefinans AB, Bockholmen Hav och Restaurang AB. Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA

Professional experience

Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Europe, Minister for Trade; President Swedish Trade Council

Education

Graduate business administrator, Stockholm School of Economics

Committee work

Chair of ÅF Remuneration Committee, member of ÅF Audit Committee

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30,000

What’s your motto in life?

Look before you leap by all means – but make darn sure you leap!

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

That ÅF is increasingly emerging as one of Europe’s leading technical consulting companies.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

By getting the board and the President/CEO to work together to formulate guidelines and set up targets for ÅF’s future development.

Patrik Enblad

Director of ÅF since 2007
Born 1966

Current position

President of Newsec AB

Other directorships

Founder of and partner in Böös Enblad AB, Director of ORC Software AB, Royal Swedish Yacht Club (KSSS)

Professional experience

President HQ Bank; active in finance since 1986

Education

Economics course (not completed) at Stockholm University

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3,000

What’s your motto in life?

Fun and profit.

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

ÅF combines knowledge, growth and profitability, in other words: fun and profit.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

With common sense and a genuine interest.

Tor Ericson

Director of ÅF since 2008
Born 1968

Current position

Section leader for Electronics Design in ÅF’s Product Development business area

Other directorships

Chairman of the Board of the Innovative Center of Embedded Systems (ICES) at the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology (KTH), Chairman of the Åfond Foundation

Professional experience

Programmer, electronic design engineer, systems developer and project leader in the fields of automotive technology, telecommunications, medical technology and industry

Education

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Royal Swedish Institute of Technology (KTH)

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540

What’s your motto in life?

Curiosity leads to understanding.

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

All the fantastic people who work here, and the combination of expertise we represent.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

By helping to develop strategies to channel ÅF’s collective expertise into a force to make ÅF’s clients and ÅF itself more profitable.

Eva-Lotta Kraft

Director of ÅF since 2002
Born 1951

Current position

Various directorships and other positions

Other directorships

Director of Munters AB, Samhall AB, Svolder AB, Siemens AB

Professional experience

Strategy & Marketing Manager at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI); Divisional Manager and Vice President of Siemens-Elema AB; Regional Manager for Alfa Laval AB

Education

M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Royal Swedish Institute of Technology (KTH); MBA International Entrepreneurship, Uppsala University

Committee work

Member ÅF Audit Committee

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3,500

What’s your motto in life?

Look at the big picture and dare to try new things!

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

Its ambition to change the world around us by breaking new ground in important areas.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

Through my experience of business and management in international companies, combined with a process-based approach and integrity.

Jon Risfelt

Director of ÅF since 2007
Born 1961

Current position

Various directorships and consultant/advisor.

Other directorships

Listed companies: Chairman of the Board of Ortivus AB, Director of TeliaSonera AB, KaroBio AB, Bilia AB, ENEA AB. Private companies: Chairman of the Board of Mawell Oy, C3 Technologies AB. Senior Advisor to GAC, Capman

Professional experience

President of Gambro Renal; President of Europolitan; President of Nyman & Schultz; leading managerial positions with American Express, Ericsson, SAS and others

Education

M.Sc. Chemical Technology, Royal Swedish Institute of Technology (KTH)

Committee work

Member ÅF Remuneration Committee

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1,125

What’s your motto in life?

I value qualities like honesty, integrity, curiosity – and playing hard and working hard!

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

The unique mix of technical expertise and experience, combined with a modern approach to business in today’s global world.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

By taking an active role on the board, asking questions, and contributing experience from other sectors, boards and roles.

Helena Skåntorp

Director of ÅF since 2002
Born 1960

Current position

President and CEO of Sveriges Bostadsrättscentrum AB

Other directorships

Director of Mekonomen AB

Professional experience

President/CEO of Jarowskij Television AB; CFO of Arla AB; authorised public accountant

Education

Economics programme, Stockholm University

Committee work

Chair ÅF Audit Committee

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0

What’s your motto in life?

Take pleasure in the little things that every day brings.

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

Employees who stand for genuine innovation and real expertise.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

With decisiveness, practical experience from different sectors and my background as an economist.

Anders Snell

Director of ÅF since 2009
Born 1950

Current position

Senior Development Manager, Billerud AB

Other directorships

Chairman of the Board of Ångpanneföreningen’s Foundation for Research & Development, Director of Wibax AB, and the Swedish Forest Industries’ Federation

Professional experience

Plant manager of Billerud Gruvön and Billerud Skärblacka; Technical Director with Billerud AB and AssiDomän AB

Education

M.Sc. Chemistry, Royal Swedish Institute of Technology (KTH)

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0

What’s your motto in life?

You never fail – except when you don’t try.

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

The best thing about ÅF is its skilled, dynamic and highly committed workforce.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

Through the working experience I have in most of the areas in which ÅF operates.

Fredrik Sundin

Employee representative since 2009
Born 1972

Current position

Employed in ÅF’s Infrastructure Division

Professional experience

Signal processing consultant, wireless ticketing systems and project management

Education

M.Sc. Engineering Physics, Umeå Institute of Technology

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400

What’s your motto in life?

Think positive! It makes life easier.

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

The scope of its activities and the will and ability to develop.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

Through my knowledge of the business and my commitment to making ÅF an even better employer and business partner.

Patrik Tillack

Employee representative since 2008
Born 1967

Current position

Contract Manager – Automation, ÅF Engineering Division

Professional experience

Electrical engineer, electrical design engineer and contract/project manager in industry and public administration

Education

Upper secondary school engineering studies (Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications)

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15

What’s your motto in life?

Moderation in all things.

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

All my skilled and experienced colleagues.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

By introducing new experiences and developing existing ones.

Lena Treschow Torell

Vice President since 2007
Director of ÅF since 2006
Born 1946

Current position

President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA

Other directorships

Chair of the Foundation for Strategic Environ-mental Research (MISTRA), Chair of Euro-CASE, an umbrella organisation for Europe’s national academies of science and technology.

Vice President of Micronic Laser Systems AB. Director of SAAB AB, Investor AB, SKF AB, Dagens Industri AB, Chalmers University of Technology Foundation

Education

Ph.D in Physics, University of Gothenburg; Research Fellowship in Physics, Chalmers University of Technology

Committee work

Member ÅF Remuneration Committee

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2,000

What’s your motto in life?

Quality first – whatever you’re doing.

What’s the best thing about ÅF?

Sound corporate values and the determination to be the best.

How can you contribute to ÅF’s development?

Through my experience from the fields of research and technology, EU policies and business.