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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
Shares in ÅF
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
Shares in ÅF
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)
Shares in ÅF
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
Shares in ÅF
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
Shares in ÅF
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
Shares in ÅF
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)
Shares in ÅF
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
Shares in ÅF
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)
Shares in ÅF
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
Shares in ÅF
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.