Executive Director AI Sweden
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About this role
Artificial intelligence is already fundamentally reshaping industry, public services and society. Since its founding in 2019, AI Sweden has played a key role in driving this transformation.
AI Sweden is now entering its next phase.
We are looking for an Executive Director with strong strategic insight, clear direction, and commercial drive to further accelerate development – and maximize impact for Sweden’s competitiveness and societal progress. This is a unique opportunity to lead development within one of Europe’s most dynamic AI ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- AI Sweden operates at the intersection of industry, the public sector, academia, civil society, and research, and plays a key role in Sweden’s AI landscape. The organization has grown rapidly and is entering its next phase from a position of strength. The focus now is to scale impact with greater precision, sharpen direction, and further strengthen Sweden’s position in AI – both nationally and internationally.
- You will report to the AI Sweden Steering Committee and, as part of the leadership team of Lindholmen Science Park (host organization), also report to its CEO. You will have full responsibility for the organization’s approximately 100 employees. A significant portion of your time will be based in Stockholm, working closely with key stakeholders and decision makers.
- As Executive Director, you will:
- Define a clear and ambitious direction for AI Sweden’s next phase – focusing on measurable results where the right initiatives drive disruptive innovation, broad adoption, and measurable impact across both private and public sectors
- Accelerate the application of AI in Sweden by mobilizing partners, initiatives, and investments
- Secure long-term funding through strong relationships with industry, the public sector and international stakeholders, while identifying new revenue streams
- Lead and execute AI Sweden’s mission with clarity and force, aligning leadership and employees across six locations and host organi