Jakob Hellman

Jakob Hellman serves as the Director of Growth Hub at Rädda Barnen - Save the Children Sweden since September 2023, leading an innovation unit focused on operational methods and partnerships. Hellman has been a Board Member at Effektfullt and SustainGov since April and March 2024, respectively. Prior roles include Head of Department at Vinnova's Innovation Management Division and Acting Head of the Health Division from May 2018 to September 2023. Additionally, Hellman contributed as an Expert for the Kommittén för teknologisk innovation och etik and Tillitsdelegationen, and served in advisory capacities at Högskolan i Halmstad. Earlier experience includes Head of Innovation at Stockholms läns landsting and various positions at Vinnova, including Director for Innovation Policy. Hellman's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Political Science from Uppsala University, alongside studies at Luiss Guido Carli University and the University of Gothenburg.