Klas Magnusson

Klas Magnusson has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. At Polestar, they held multiple roles including Head of EMEA Procurement & Global Real Estate, where they oversaw real estate holdings and procurement departments for various functions in EMEA. Klas also served as Acting Head of Procurement in North America. Prior to Polestar, Klas worked at Volvo Group, where they held various roles such as Global Purchasing Manager, Business Mentor of Purchasing, and Global Commodity Manager. Their responsibilities included managing teams, overseeing sourcing activities, and spearheading strategic business development. Klas also had experience as a Business Analyst and Assignment Leader, where they focused on analyzing business needs and identifying process improvements.

Klas Magnusson has a Master of Science in Business Administration: Management & Organization from the University of Gothenburg, which they completed from 2004 to 2007. Klas also holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering and Computational Mechanics from Chalmers University of Technology, which they obtained from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, they have participated in various professional development programs and training courses offered by the VOLVO Group University, VOLVO Group HR Training, Learning Tree International, and other organizations. Specific topics covered include Leading From a Distance, Winning Leadership, Communicating for Results, Foundation for Leading People, Peer Groups Program, Purchasing in China, Personal Development for Professional Success, Exploration of Emerging Leaders, and Team Leader. The exact durations of these courses are not provided. There is also mention of attendance at Burgården, although no details or dates are given. Klas Magnusson is currently pursuing further education at the Presidents Institute, with an expected completion date between 2021 and 2023, but the degree name and field of study are not specified.