AI Sweden recruits AI expert from Södra
Stefan Ekberg, previously responsible for the large-scale AI transformation at the forestry industry group Södra, has joined AI Sweden to help boost Swedish industry.
“In my experience, the key is to start with real business problems,” says Ekberg, who has previously generated millions in profits with AI.
Stefan Ekberg takes on the role of Senior AI Change Agent. His work will include AI Sweden's MLOps project Data-Driven Organizations, which aims to identify best practices for the operationalization of AI in Sweden.
Martin Svensson, Managing Director at AI Sweden, comments on the recruitment:
Stefan's unique experience of successfully implementing AI in a way that creates tangible business value will be a huge asset for AI Sweden and the organisations we work with. His ability to bridge the gap between technology and business value is exactly what Swedish industry needs to accelerate its AI journey.
Martin Svensson
Managing Director at AI Sweden
Between 2021 and 2024, Stefan Ekberg led Södra's AI initiative. When he left, he was head of a team of 30 people who generated close to SEK 400 million annually for the company. The success was based on starting with real business problems and focusing on measuring financial value.
"Many organisations are struggling with how to get started with AI or scale up their existing initiatives. In my experience, the key is to start with real business problems. It's about working closely with the business and building a common understanding of how AI can drive innovation and profitability," says Stefan Ekberg.
Stefan Ekberg started as a Senior AI Change Agent at AI Sweden on May 1st of this year.
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