Stefan Karlsson

Stefan Karlsson is an experienced professional holding the position of Director at Ericsson since October 2001, currently leading the Radio business for the Mediterranean region and driving a transformation towards a Lean & Agile sales force. Notably, Stefan has managed comprehensive responsibilities as VP & Key Account Manager, focusing on customer satisfaction, profitability, and overall business performance for an international client. Previous roles include Head of Strategy & Business Planning, Head of Business Growth, and VP Marketing, where significant contributions to sales optimization and market effectiveness were made. Prior to these positions at Ericsson, Stefan served as Sales Manager and subsequently VP at Ericsson - PDC Systems, establishing a market-driven approach and being involved in Ericsson’s first 3G tender. Early career experiences include a trainee position at Ericsson Telecom and a role in software design and project management at Inregia AB. Stefan holds a Civilingenjör (MSc) in Computer Science & Mathematics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a Civilekonom (BSc) in Marketing & Finance from Stockholm University.