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Helena Lindkvist

MBA,MSc | Executive Advisory, Interim, CCO, CPO, CEO | Passion for People, Business and Innovation

About Me

 Experienced international C - level executive with an industrial background, currently independent consultant focusing on strategy, business development, customer focus, product and innovation serving the industry and tech startups.  Passionate about developing people, building high - performing diverse teams, driving profitable and sustainable businesses, fostering innovation and creativity, and delivering end - to - end results from strategy to implementation.

Jurisdiction

Sweden

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Senior management advisor and consultant, CEO, OwnerLindkvist Advisory AB,
2023 - Present

 Offering business consulting and interim executive services, encompassing strategy, commercial roles, innovation, and general management.

Range Director | Head of Innovation | Head of Product and Marketing (Interim)Fagerhult Belysning AB,
2023 - 2025

 Fagerhult Lighting delivers lighting products and services, revenue of 2.5+ billion SEK, 1000+ employees  Part of management team reporting to the CEO, leading a team of 80+ employees, comprising of R&D, product management, project management, master data management, digital product and service offerings, sustainability, circular business models and marketing (added over time) for customer focus.  Transformational assignment to develop innovation and product strategy, value and right offer to customers, developing innovation to launch processes, along with a significant reorganization to prioritize innovation, customer focus, and new business models.

Advisory board member / senior advisorOtii health,
2023 - Present

 Otii Health is a startup in femtech offering products and services tailored to breastfeeding women through sensor technology. Provides support in commercial matters, investment applications and leadership.

Mentor for startup entrepreneursChalmers Ventures,
2023 - Present

 Mentor for startups in deep tech 1st year for Sinom, in proptech, 2nd year for Atium, in water treatment. Mentorship in leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, commercial packaging and go - to - market strategies.

Chief Commercial Officer, Marine DivisionSurvitec Group,
2019 - 2022

 Survitec Group provides products and services in marine safety and survival, revenue 4 BSEK, PE ownership structure, 3000+ employees.  Business turnaround, from reconstruction to new ownership, stable finances, strong profitability, and +10% growth in order intake, achieved through comprehensive turnaround program and global reorganization.  Role with business ownership, tasked with building a commercial team from scratch with 30+ employees encompassing business and product management, technical sales, digitalization, marketing, and communication, commercial analysis and master data, and an educational media content company.  Part of management team, reporting to the CEO, served as a board member / signatory Swedish subsidiary.  Created new business, product, brand, innovation strategies, implemented through activities, consolidation of processes, structures, new ways of working, building SaaS offering from scratch. Leading M&A activities.  Consolidating products and services, efficiency savings of 20+ million SEK with increased profit margins.

Director Product and Service Management, Construction EquipmentHusqvarna Construction Products,
2017 - 2019

 Husqvarna Construction delivers products in concrete demolition, sawing, cutting, and drilling, with revenue of 4+ BSEK  Business responsibility of 1.5 BSEK with positive sales development and the group's most profitable product line. Responsible for a team of 6 global product, service, and master data managers.  Part of cross functional management team, measured on P&L, responsible for budget and cost center  Divisional responsibility battery/ electrification strategy for green transformation, created the first divisional battery strategy, built up master data from scratch, and served as KAM for a major OEM customer.  Successfully executed integration of product portfolio and master data following acquisition.

Product Manager, Marine LeisureVolvo Penta,
2013 - 2014

 Product responsibility for diesel engine & propulsion systems for marine applications

Product Manager Globally, and Business Development in Sales CompanyAtlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems,
2007 - 2013

 Atlas Copco delivers assembly solutions to the manufacturing industry, such as screwdrivers, with revenue ~4BSEK.  Managed product lines and segments ranging from 100 - 400 MSEK with strong growth and profitability  Initiated a new customer segment (electronics) in connection with an acquisition, where the business increased (x 10) with good profitability reaching 100 MSEK turnover.  Developing a product range for Aerospace resulting in the largest order for Aerospace at that point of time.  Project assignment - May 2010, Chinese sales company, established structures for collaboration between the Chinese sales team and the customer (German - owned joint venture within Aerospace.)  Admitted to leadership programs such as UGL, Novare Program for Future Leaders, internal programs

Education

Masters of Executive Master of Business AdministrationSchool of Executive Education, University of Gothenburg,
2016 - 2018
Masters of Master of ScienceChalmers University of Technology Gothenburg
2002 - 2007

Certification

Total Certifications1

Coaching and change management (ICF certification qualifying education). Innovation management (innovation management black belt) by innovation 360

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Swedish