Mikael Smith

Mikael Smith has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. In their current role as Director of Finance Europe at Tranter, they are responsible for overall economic management and profitability within the group's European companies and industries. Mikael collaborates closely with the European CEO and other members of the European management team to drive strategic development, implement change initiatives, and improve efficiency in the group's finance and business areas.

Prior to this, Mikael served as the Director of Finance at GKN Aerospace Sweden AB, where they oversaw financial management and profitability. Mikael was responsible for corporate governance, including risk management, internal control, and process development. Additionally, they managed production economics, steering, and control.

In their role as Group CFO of the Midroc Alucrom Group at Midroc, Mikael had overall responsibility for finance and profitability management in the company's Swedish, Polish, and Finnish entities. Mikael worked closely with the CEO and other members of the executive team to strategize and develop the group.

Before joining Midroc, Mikael served as Group CFO of the Regin Group at AB Regin, where they had overall responsibility for the group's finance and profitability management across approximately 10 legal entities in Europe and Asia. Mikael'srole involved financial management, establishing the group's financial processes, and contributing to strategy and governance as an adjunct to the board.

Mikael also has experience in the role of CEO at CybAero, where they focused on international sales, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Mikael created a new business concept and organization, primarily assembling a new leadership team to align with the company's new business direction. Mikael led the overall development and management of technical development work and test flights to meet customer requirements. Additionally, they served as the CFO and Vice CEO at CybAero, overseeing the company's financial matters and profitability management.

Earlier in their career, Mikael served as a member of the board at Sims Recycling Solutions and held the role of CFO for the Nordic region. Mikael was responsible for all financial matters within the region, working closely with the business and reporting to the CEO and CFO of Europe. Mikael also contributed to the strategic development of the company's business.

Prior to their roles at Sims Recycling Solutions, Mikael worked at Linköpings Universitet as the Ekonomichef/Financial Controller for Campushallen. Mikael was responsible for financial management, operations, budgeting, and forecasting. In this role, they had direct responsibility for a team of employees.

Mikael also has experience as a self-employed individual, working as part of Team MiJo HB, and as a Redovisningsekonom at FB Revision, where they provided financial reports, profitability calculations, and handled accounting and payroll matters for clients.

Mikael'scareer began with a role as a Butiksmedarbetare at ICA Gruppen, where they gained experience in various departments and prioritized customer satisfaction.

Overall, Mikael Smith's work experience showcases a strong background in financial management, strategic development, and operational excellence within various industries and organizations.

Mikael Smith's education history includes several programs and degrees. Mikael obtained a Master of Leadership & Management, Master of Strategy, and Master of Finance from Chefakademin between 2013 and 2015. In 2012, they completed the VD program at Executive people. Mikael also attended Mercuri International Business School, where they studied Mercuri Management in 2010-2011, and took courses in UGL (Gällöfsta ledarskap) and Coaching för ökad framgång in 2008. Mikael obtained a Höhskoleexamen in Strategiskt personalarbete from Linköping University from 2001 to 2004. Mikael's earliest known degree is a Civilekonom in Master Företagsekonomi from Linköping University, completed before 2000.