Ignite Sweden Summit

Andrea Bottinelli (A2A): I work with Corporate Venture Capital investments at A2A. Our organization focuses on Energy Transition and Circular Economy, and we aim to innovate our businesses. I am keen to connect with startups to explore funding opportunities for innovative solutions in the Energy Transition and Circular Economy sectors.

Anthony Sorsa (Rexel): I am the Head of sales in the energy storage division at Rexel AB. Rexel is a leading distributor in electric supply materials and services. We at Rexel are striving toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. We would love to meet people that would like to collaborate together with us toward that goal.

Bengt Frögelius (AVL MTC): I work with finding new areas for AVL with special attention to electrified/autonomous vehicles, green hydrogen solutions etc. Green Energy is in general a key development area where our core competencies can contribute.

Björn Fagerström (HARTING Technology Group): HARTING Technology group develop and deliver connector/cable solutions globally for transfer of energy/data. The Innovation Hub in Västerås is dedicated towards electrification. Commonly our products are designed for some demanding conditions, and we primarily work B2B. Harting is a family-owned company with 6,500 employees, manufacturing at 14 sites, with own R&D and laboratory. Please feel free to take contact.

Carl Hansen (RosholmDell Advokatbyrå): I work with Commercial, IP, Tech, Corporate, Startups, and Private Equity at RosholmDell Advokatbyrå AB. Our organization focuses on delivering practical legal services by placing the client’s needs at the center, working transparently, with a commitment to quality, and a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses. I look forward to connecting with various companies at the event to explore long-term relationships with mutual interests.

Daniel Kulin (Cloudberry Clean Energy): I work with Greenfield projects at Cloudberry. Our organization focuses on hydro, wind, solar and batteries. We are also involved in monitoring software development. I am keen to connect with you who have suggestions for new business models within the energy transition.

Daniel Serrander (CH Industry AB): I work with leadership of a multi-cultural company called CH Industry, producing welded components, steel doors and products for prisons. I like to connect with people interested in social sustainability and leadership.

Daniella Boake (Familjens Jurist i Sverige AB): Digital products.

Erik Bengtsson (Södra): Broad experience within the area of development of new businesses as well as product development. I have worked with medtech and the forest sector. “The more you know about the customer needs, the better you will become.”

Erik Hedström (Rexel): I am the head of transformation and services at Rexel AB. Rexel is a leading distributor in electric supply materials and services. We have over 250,000 articles in our catalogue, and our customers are electricians, real-estate owners, public sector, manufacturing industries, and companies in power supply/grid services. We at Rexel are striving toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. We would love to meet people that would like to collaborate with us toward that goal.

Eva Lundberg (Volvo Construction Equipment): I work with sound and vibration at Volvo Construction Equipment. Our organization focuses on building construction machines. I am keen to connect with persons where the information from sound and vibration can be used to provide decision support to e.g. maintenance, durability, efficiency, or operator well-being (noise and vibration) or where an innovation needs to be optimized with regard to noise and vibration.

Filip Larsson (Klever AB, part of the Helekopter Group): Klever specializes in supporting domestic and international companies to grow their sales in the Nordic region via Key Account Management and Manufacturers representation by our customers’ extended arm in the Nordics.

Fredrik Wigh (Toyota Material Handling Europe AB): I work with tech and startup scouting at Toyota Material Handling Europe AB. Our organization focuses on innovations targeting the supply chain and intralogistics domain.

Frode Langmoen (IBM): I work with Ecosystem, innovation, infrastructure and AI, at IBM. Our organization focuses on creating value for customers, partners, and the ecosystem. I am keen to connect with corporates, startups, scaleups to create opportunities and value for us all and our customers.

Gael Chosson-Almqvist (ALSTOM): Working at Alstom, Europe’s leader in railway and monorail mobility. My role: create collaboration between ALSTOM and the innovative ecosystem in the Nordics.

Ganesh Chandramouli (Alstom Rail Sweden AB): I work with Innovation and R&D at Alstom Rail Sweden AB in Västerås, with a particular focus on railway rolling stock equipment and electric traction systems. Our organization is one of the largest railway OEMs in the world focused on creating mobility solutions that offer enjoyable travel experiences and drive societies towards a low carbon future. I am keen to connect with start-ups and corporates in the fields of mobility and energy as well as manufacturing and industrial AI.

Jan Gustafsson (Epiroc Rock Drills AB): Epiroc Rock Drills develop and manufacture equipment and machines for the underground & surface mining industry. We are focusing on our digitalization, automation, and electrification journey.

Jingyang Wu (Volvo Construction Equipment AB): I’m a lead simulation engineer, accelerating Volvo’s product transformation to Electromobility. We’ve been actively seeking ways to improve our simulation methods and learn how simulations can help more along our journey to Emob. We also care about energy efficiency and better materials etc. P.S. I’m also a startup co-founder (about AI-empowered mental care services), so I’d also like to build connections in the AI and Health sectors.

Johan Tjernell (EQpack AB): EQpack – an independent packaging supplier. We specialize in packaging solutions for the industry. The goal is to be a complete supplier of packaging.

Järgen Lundgren (Rexel): I am the Head of Digital Services & Innovation at Rexel AB. Rexel is a leading distributor in electric supply materials and services. We have over 250,000 articles in our catalogue and our customers are electricians, real-estate owners, public sector, manufacturing industries, and companies in power supply/grid services. We at Rexel are striving toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. We would love to meet people that would like to collaborate with us toward that goal.

Katarina Oquist (Epiroc Rock Drills AB, underground division): Lead a global team at EPIROC Underground Division, responsible for driving and coordinating R&D Underground division with Technology Roadmaps, Innovation management, Intellectual property rights and External alliance programs in a global context.

Klas Bertilsson (Alfa Laval Technologies AB): We are looking for the future manufacturing technologies out there. Now the focus is on those technologies that influence the physical properties of the component or the product. Forming, Surfaces, Relief processes, etc.

Laura Pulkkinen (Polarbröd AB): I lead innovation at Polarbröd AB, a renowned Swedish company rooted in Northern Sweden, known for its high-quality flatbreads. Sustainability is at the heart of our operations, evident in our products and production methods. As a well-recognized brand in Sweden, with exports in Europe, Polarbröd seeks to connect with start-ups driving advancements in food production and tech solutions that enhance sustainability and shape the future of the food industry.

Luca Canese (A2A S.P.A): I work in the energy transition and circular economy space at A2A. Our organization in Italy focuses on: 1. power production for wind, solar, hydroelectric, thermoelectric; 2. electricity, gas, and water distribution, district heating; 3. e-mobility and smart city applications; 4. retail – 3M clients; 5. waste collection and treatment with recycling plants and waste-to-energy plants. I am keen to connect with startups, investors, and corporates to discuss our innovation areas.

Magnus Bergenlid (Epiroc): I work with digitalization x electrification at Epiroc. Our organization focuses on empowering our mining and infrastructure customers to transform to a decarbonized operation. I am keen to connect with expertise and innovators in the digitalization and user experience field to explore potential collaboration for state-of-the-art digital solutions for accelerating the transformation towards an electrified operation fueled by circular business models.

Martin Helmfrid (Saab): I work with innovation and strategy at Saab Aeronautics. Our organization focuses on defense and civil products in the aeronautical domain. I am keen to connect with startups or scaleups in aeronautics, autonomy, sensors, materials science and automation.

Martina Ahlberg (CD-I): I work with innovative solutions for customer based flexibility at Vattenfall. Our organization focuses on providing energy solutions and enabling energy transition. I am keen to connect with individuals or organizations that can impact the energy transition.

Mats Berglind (Swedavia AB): We are 10 Swedish airports, Stockholm Arlanda being the largest. I would like to connect with people/companies that work with smart cities, smart energy solutions, and circularity.

Mattias Gungner (Mölnlycke Health Care): I am a Product Developer at Mölnlycke, specializing in operating room solutions with a focus on front-end innovation and new technology scouting. Mölnlycke is a global leader in medical solutions, committed to enhancing healthcare outcomes.

Monica Löf (Vattenfall): Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. At Vattenfall R&D we support the business with innovative technical solutions in order to accelerate their development. My work is focusing on flex solutions for end customers (from industrial to private) so mainly looking for new business models and other innovative solutions for retail customers.

Niklas Olsson (Electrification Hub/Aros Industrial): I work with transformation and scale up (digital and electrical) within industrial companies. Transformation is a complex area and involves many steps and people. I want to discuss all kinds of topics around that.

Niklas Zandelin (eze System Europe AB): eze System provides a generic IoT platform. It integrates best-in-class architectures, functionalities, and features into an unbeatable package that offers extensive control and automation capabilities for managing remote devices, equipment, and systems.

Per Bjerlow (Mitsubishi Corp): Mitsubishi Corporation is a Japanese company working in a wide array of different business fields with a focus on energy, digital transformation, and decarbonization.

Pia Wall (E.ON Sverige): I work with innovation at E.ON. Our organization focuses on the energy transition. I am keen to connect with a broad range of startups, corporates and organizations to explore collaboration opportunities and insights.

Sami Ahsani (Mölnlycke health care): I am leading the Ignite collaboration internally and across business area boundaries. I strive to make it as easy as possible for Mölnlycke to participate so that we don’t lose momentum. In addition to this, I work as a product developer in the wound care division.

Sebastian Öhman (HARTING AB): I work with innovation and business development at HARTING, a family-owned German company. Our organization focuses on electrification and connecting the all-electric society through innovative solutions within power, signal, and data transmission. I am keen to connect with professionals working within electrification, battery storage solutions, and E-mobility, in particular.

Steven Perkins (L’OREAL): I work in the Open Innovation department of L’Oréal R&I. We connect deep tech startups with innovative technologies with our internal research teams across all sectors.

Susanne Edlund (Familjens Jurist i Sverige AB): Partnership.

Victoria Voss (O. Kavli AB / Kavli Holding): I work with our sustainability agenda at Kavli Group. We are a food manufacturing consortium with subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway, and the UK. I am keen to connect with organizations that develop sustainable ingredients, packaging solutions, and data systems around sustainable agriculture and resource use efficiency in production in order to help us progress towards our sustainability objectives.

Viviana Hermosilla (CMPC Ventures): I am the innovation and technical lead at CMPC Ventures in Europe (www.cmpcventures.com), the CVC of CMPC, one of the largest forest industries in Chile. We are seeking investment opportunities in sustainable and renewable materials, packaging, textiles, sustainable construction, new biomaterials and biochemicals, and any innovative opportunity that has a connection with its current businesses or with forests in general. We are looking forward to connecting with Startups that fit our Verticals.