Rolf Carlsson

Rolf Carlsson has extensive work experience in various roles within the telecommunications industry. Rolf started their career at Ericsson in 1983 as a Project Manager, responsible for developing a new information system portfolio. Rolf then progressed to roles such as Director of IS/IT and Management Consultant, where they helped improve business processes and implemented IT solutions for increased efficiency.

In 2000, Rolf became the Head of Marketing & Sales IS/IT at Ericsson, where they drove the development of marketing and sales tools globally. Rolf then transitioned to the role of Strategic Product Manager, overseeing the functionality and profitability of Ericsson's Service Delivery Platform offering.

From 2004 to 2014, Rolf held various positions at Ericsson, including Sales Manager, Partner Manager, and Head of Sales & Product Management, where they were responsible for addressing defense and operator needs, managing sales life cycles, and driving the introduction of new product portfolios.

In 2013, Rolf also became a member of the Executive Board at the UNESCO Chair - Universal Child Welfare Foundation, where they provided advisory support and shared their international business experience in promoting global development through scientific approaches.

Since 2014, Rolf has been working as the Business Development Director for the Ericsson Global Account at EXFO, a company that provides test orchestration and performance intelligence solutions to Ericsson. In this role, they are responsible for developing business opportunities and ensuring the smooth deployment and management of next-generation networks.

Overall, Rolf Carlsson has demonstrated a successful career in the telecommunications industry with a focus on business development, sales, product management, and strategic planning.

Rolf Carlsson's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in System Analysis from Örebro University, which they obtained from 1980 to 1983. Prior to that, they attended Kungsängsskolan from 1974 to 1976, where they studied Economics. Rolf also completed a Military Police Officer program at K1 Military Police Academy from 1978 to 1979, focusing on Military Security Policy and Strategy. Rolf participated in the Scandevo - KRAV Management Consultant training program, where they earned a certification as an International Management Consultant from 1986 to 1987. Rolf furthered their education at Ericsson Academy, completing the Ericsson Management Program without specifying the field of study. Rolf additionally obtained a Project Management PROPS degree from Ericsson Academy in 1994. In terms of sales training, Rolf studied sales argumentation and selling to international customers/partners at Huthwaite International from 2012 onwards. Rolf also pursued sales planning, SOC, and business closure with international customers/partners at the same institution. Lastly, Rolf enrolled in the Sales Executive program at Mindset, focusing on the art of rhetoric.