Carina Karlund

Carina Karlund is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in crisis management and civil defense. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor for Crisis Preparedness and Civil Defense at Combitech Sverige since April 2023, Carina previously held various leadership roles at Ljungby kommun from August 2008 to April 2023, including Acting Chief of Staff and Security Chief. In these positions, Carina was responsible for the coordination of the municipality's work in crisis preparedness, civil defense, security protection, information security, and crime prevention. Carina's career also includes roles as a Chief Information Officer and Press Secretary at Landstinget Kronoberg, as well as a journalist at Sveriges Radio, Smålänningen, and Norra Skåne. Carina's educational background includes a degree in journalism from Kaggeholms folkhögskola and studies in social sciences at Linneskolan Hässleholm, along with additional qualifications from Linnaeus University.