Christer Åkerblom

Christer Åkerblom is an experienced professional in the field of signal and data processing, with a career spanning over two decades in various leadership roles within the automotive and technology sectors. Currently, Åkerblom serves as the Head of Signal and Data Processing Applications at Saab since November 2022. Prior to this, Åkerblom held multiple key positions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions, including Head of AD Development and Global Technology Manager for Perception & Localization and Autonomous Driver functions. Experience also includes managerial roles at Volvo Group Trucks Technology, focusing on vehicle automation and ADAS development, as well as a previous role at ÅF AB, overseeing sales in embedded systems. Early career stages involved positions at Epsilon Embedded Systems, Volvo Car Corporation, and Optronic, concentrating on software development and signal processing. Academic credentials include a Tekn. Lic. in Applied Mathematics from Chalmers University of Technology and an M.Sc. in Engineering Physics from the same institution, complemented by studies at Copenhagen Business School.