TechSweden's manifesto for the new leadership

When we succeed, Sweden succeeds.

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The tech sector has become an increasingly important part of society, a prerequisite for our economic development and for how we live our lives. This places high demands on the industry's leaders and that they take their responsibility for the continued sustainable development of Sweden.

There is an annual shortage of 18,000 tech specialists until 2028. A key to attracting new skills, strengthening the industry's development and continuing to act as an enabler for a competitive Sweden is that we develop leadership in the industry.

In light of this, TechSverige has developed a leadership manifesto where we put our foot down around a common set of values and a concrete vision for the industry. The manifesto is intended to engage and unite leaders at all levels of the tech industry, but also to inspire other leaders in other industries. The aim is that the initiative will:

  • Attract and make the tech industry the preferred choice for tomorrow's talent. 
  • Inspire and raise the profile of the tech industry for its inclusive and communicative leadership and by tech leaders stepping more into the public debate. 
  • Supporting and empowering current and future leaders in the sector to become comfortable in their leadership role. 
  • And by changing the perception of tech, strengthen the industry as a whole.

TECHSVERIGE'S MANIFESTO FOR THE NEW LEADERSHIP

Tech is an enabler of sustainability, competitiveness, jobs and prosperity and has established itself as a new base for the Swedish economy. This places high demands on us as an industry and that we as leaders in tech take our responsibility. By developing our leadership and taking our place in the public debate, we enable continued sustainable development and transition and inspire other leaders - both in Sweden and in the global tech arena.



AS TECH LEADERS WE ARE

ASPIRING

We act as role models and lead with purpose, courage and confidence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We create an inclusive and safe working environment where everyone is a winner. We work sustainably and smartly, not 24/7.

CHALLENGING

We challenge existing structures, ourselves and our people. We create collaborations across hierarchies and organizations.

DOOR OPENER

We lift and let others shine. We see the potential of others and generously open doors for talent to brand new networks and opportunities.

Tech leaders on tech leadership

Yashar Moradbakhti, Lingio
Sara Murby Forste, Orange Business
Elsa Berg Bjertun, Allurity
Vahid Zohali, IBM Swedish
Caroline Andersson, Governo
Lena Miranda, Linköping Science Park

We support the manifesto!

Per Wallentin, Knowit AB
Carl-Johan Hamilton, Ants AB
Sofia Gerstenfeld, Visma Enterprise
Anders Olsson, Telia Sverige
Vahid Zohali, IBM Sverige
Jenny Lindqvist, Ericsson
Bjarte Bugge, Usify
Lars Kry, Nexer Group
Linus Wallin, Atea
Yashar Moradbakhti, Lingio
Bjørn Ivar Moen, Telenor Sverige
Charlotte Eriksson, Softronic
Tomas Frimmel, Microsoft
Sara Murby Forste, Orange Business
Åsa Zetterberg, TechSverige
Ellinor Bjennbacke, TechSverige
Christina Ramm-Ericson, TechSverige
Karolina Löf, TechSverige
Einar Humlin, TechSverige
Ola Svedin, Mobile Heights
Louise Callenberg, Singula
Lena Miranda, Linköping Science Park
Lisa Hasselgren, TwopartID
Sebastian Uramek, Nitro Sweden
Beatrice Silow, Nexer Group
Birgitta Thörn, Holistal
Sara Carling, Lynchburg Collective
Pierre Aleani, Consultera Frontiers 
Elin Eriksson, Woman in Tech Sweden
Åsa Johansen, Woman in Tech Sweden
Siri Melin, Woman in Tech Sweden
Einar Humlin, TechSverige
Jonas Tannerstad, Örebrobostäder
Elenor Kallin, Visma
Kristina Lindman, RainbowMaker
Åsa Edvardsson, Visma PubliTech
Malin Ekwall, Randstad Technologies 
Leif Ivan Ohlsson, House of Sri Lanka
Fredrik Wetterholm, Alster
Carl Mikael Dufberg, IBM
Madelene Dunberg, Visma Enterprise
Therése Jäger, Cypoint Incode 
Michael Egnell, Experis
Charlotte Mårtensson, Visma Software
Anna Martinkari, Telia
Fredrik Blykert, Igknight Sverige
Niklas Sundberg, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions 
Anna Kraft, Lexplore
Helena Tronner, Knowit
Jessica Overgaard, Nexer
Eva Olsson, Nexer
Therese Wennerström, Integro Consulting
Pontus Gjöderum, Essensus
Joakim Öhman, ElastX
Kamuran Ertekin, Integro Consulting
Karin Twena, AFRY
David Österlindh, Nere Insight
Binette Seck, Changers Tech
Madeleine Engholm, Cypoint Inspire
Joseph Andersson, Nexer
Peter Uddfors, Office Management
Tommy Ljunggren, Ljunggren Consulting Team
Sumesh Pushpangadan, MittLogik Group
Viktor Björk, Call Knut
Anders G Nilsson, Ideon Science Park 
Mikael Boquist, iCore Solutions
Madelaine Clason Laxmi, Art of Life Sweden 
Christian Rydström, Knowit Helsingborg
Anna Kalm, Ascentic
Fredrik Lange, A Society 
Johan Jacobson, Sylog Sverige
Mats Plan, Fujitsu
Monika Gidlund, Cypoint Infinity
Mattias Dahl, Human IT
Morgan Curby, Proptivity
Niclas Claesson, Yellowstorm
Stig Lagerqvist, Orange Business
Nicklas Raask, 361 Ventures
Pär Björkander, Gibon Sverige
Jenny Magnell, Softronic
Mikael Ekman, Nexer Group
Mikael Kjellman, Västra Götalandsregionen
Anna-Karin Edstedt Bonamy, Doctrin
Anna Pegelow, Pagelow Consulting
Daniel Apler, Btwentyfour
Jeff Markstedt, Knowit
Kent Andersson, Boost Technical Power
Anders Brebäck, Foxway
Gustaf Dyrssen, Urban Miners
Marie Ågren, Telia
Lotta Norberg Lundqvist, Visma Enterprise
Jonathan Stara, Capgemini
Bertil Adolfsson, Buytrust
Conny Svensson, AI Sweden
Anders Kjellson, Cambio Healthcare
Phani Medicharla, Tata Consultancy Services
Maria Åhlin, TeliaCompany
Lillemor Larsson, Edugrade
Erik Rönnby, Quadruped
Tatiana Caldas-Löttiger, IWIB4AI 
Lotta Sjöqvist, Daresay AB
Mattias Larsson, Eways AB
Rosie Kropp, Ericsson
Anett Kansanen, @HiveAndFive
Torbjörn Curtsson, Accelerated Growth
Fredrik Wetterholm, Alster
Therese Asplund, Arbetsförmedlingen
Anne Gro Gulla, Ascension AS
Niklas Sundberg, ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions
Christian de Loës, Avega
Johan Thell, Bjäre Kraft
Tahero Nori, BuddyCompany.com
Viktor Björk, Call Knut
Helen Mehari-Tesfay, Changers Tech
Marvin Shastan, Changers Tech
Mikael Nerde, Cleura AB
Christine Larsson, Nexer
Sara Frösdal, Knowit
Christian de Loës, Avega
Katarina Marais, Globus.Ai
Rebecca Liliebjelke, Knowit
Johan Sandqvist, Apica
Anette Kansanen, HiveAndFive
Daniel Furmarker, QD Sverige
Ola Ström, Advania
Maria Ghildiyal, ESSIQ
Alexandra Meija, GLOW
Märit Sareyko, Epical
Tina Ekström, Nyckeltalsinstitutet
Jeanette Irekvist, Ericsson Canada
Jonathan Stara, Capgemini
Anna Forsebäck, Hemnet Group
Daniel Boqvist, Stampmill Innovation
Sara Jon Lindmark, Luleå Science Park
Jenny Brian, Inexchange
Leyl Cumar, Dataakademin
Ewa-Lill Witedal, Hogia Public Systems AB
Jonas Bäckelin, eduToolkit
Annica Gilbertson, Hogia
Christian Tönseth, Svenska Spel

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TechSweden's manifesto for the new leadership

The broadcast from the tech leadership seminar in Almedalen on June 28, 2023.