Stefan Jakab new Secretary General of SME-D

Stefan Jakab will be the new Secretary General of SME-D. Stefan, who has already taken up his role, has solid experience from both the business world and the defense industry.

”"We are very pleased to welcome Stefan Jakab as Secretary General. With a Master of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from KTH, and with previous assignments at, among others, Business Sweden and Telia, he has a broad range of expertise that fits the journey we as an organization have embarked on," says Jaime Rico, Chairman of SME-D.

Stefan looks forward to contributing to creating opportunities and conditions for development and growth for Sweden's small and medium-sized companies in the defense industry. He sees a strength in an association consisting of small and medium-sized companies.

”"Smaller companies stand out through short decision-making processes and the speed in realizing ideas into products, which will be crucial for the success of the Swedish defense industry in today's rapidly changing threat landscape."”

Briefly about Stefan:

Training: Master of Science (MSc) KTH, Mechanical/Ind.

Living: Varmdo

Marital status: Married with three children

Previous experience from: Among others, Business Sweden France, Telia, Energy and Environmental Technology Association, SFA/Saniflo.

Said by the Armed Forces: ”A very credible storyteller”

Stefan succeeds Emma Risén who has chosen to move on to other assignments. We thank Emma for her contributions to SME-D.

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