Anna Ahlqvist

Anna Ahlqvist has a strong background in human resources, with extensive experience in various management roles. Anna is currently the Vice President of Human Resources for Central & North Europe at dormakaba, a position they have held since September 2017. Before that, they worked at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. as the HR Director for GTS EANZ from August 2016 to September 2017, and as the Nordic HR Manager from November 2014 to August 2016. Prior to that, Anna served as the HR Manager (interim) at IAC Group from October 2013 to November 2014. Anna also co-founded and owned LOVA, where they were responsible for design, finance, customer and supplier relations, and developed a global retailer network. Anna started their career at Saab Automobile AB, where they held various HR Business Partner roles and specialized in labor law, negotiations, and collective agreement issues. Anna has also worked at ESAB and ASKO APPLIANCES AB in HR management positions. Throughout their career, Anna has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, legal compliance, succession planning, career development, recruiting and assessments, compensation and benefits, and EHS requirements.

Anna Ahlqvist obtained a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Gothenburg in 1998. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications, including the DiSC Profile Assessment from Ensize International AB in 2015, Dimensions, Elements, Drives from TalentQ Nordic in 2014, OPQ/MQ from SHL Talent Measurement from CEB in 2007, and the Hogan Assessment System from Assessio in 2006.