Christian Lönne
Malmö, Sweden
Summary
CEO with strong track record in leadership roles in fast paced environments. Proven success in restructuring and turning around business, as well as scaling up organizations for growth. Led successful $40M divestment of Digital Metal AB in 2022. Results-oriented and direct leadership with a passion to motivate and empower leaders and individuals. C-level expertise in Sales as well as Financial Management ($500M Revenue).
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Intelligent Repair Solutions (IRS) Sweden AB
Malmö
06.2024 - Current
- Swiss-owned private equity firm operating out of Hamburg, Germany.
- Leading the transformation and integration of an M&A-driven network of 25 workshops across Sweden.
- Driving financial turn around by identifying and implementing strategic synergies
- Redesigned operational model to enhance efficiency.
- Developed and executed strategic plan to ensure long-term profitability and ROI for investors.
- Broadened Value Proposition to unlock opportunities in new segments and customer demographics.
- Set clear Vision, Mission and define Value Propostion and Strategic roadmap to enable cultural change and a value driven work culture
CEO
Digital Metal
Höganäs, Sweden
10.2019 - Current
- Led and negotioated $40M divestment of Digital Metal from Höganäs AB (Sweden) to Markforged Inc (USA)
- Led carve out/carve in and full integration plan of Digital Metal AB into Markforged Inc.
- Featured Digital Metal AB in the "Global Thought Leaders" series on CNBC News
- Refocused strategic direction from service model to equipment development and sales.
- Developed aspirational 5 year, multi-platform, Product Roadmap to capture market share and industry growth projection.
- Implemented a Contract Manufacturing model to focus on core technology and to scale business.
- Initiated focused market expansion plan for 3 top manufacturing markets - USA, Germany & Japan.
- Developed first Industry 4.0 industrial IoT platform to enable vision of closed loop manufacturing (Siemens MindSphere).
Lead Coach
BEYOND
Lund
10.2018 - 10.2019
- BEYOND is a Collaborative Accelerator Program directed at large corporations, using Lean Startup and Open Innovation tools.
- Led program development, program planning and concept sell in.
- Hands on coaching of participating companies throughout their program.
- Participating companies: SKANSKA, ALFA LAVAL, ECOPHON ST GOBAIN, GRÄNGES, KRAFTRINGEN and INWIDO.
SVP
Terranet
Lund
08.2017 - 08.2018
- SVP Sales of IoT connectivity solutions. Customers included:
- Media Streaming / Messaging – India (Hike, Hotstar)
- Gaming - China (Tencent / King´s Glory – World no 1 mobile game)
- Mobile Phone - China (Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Nubia, +700M phones annually)
- Fintech - China (China Union Bank, Alibaba “Alipay” +450M users)
- Autonomous Vehicles – China (NEVS), Veoneer (Autoliv)
Sales Director
Froosh
Copenhagen
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Unilever Venture Capital backed beverage Scale Up
- Established distribution and sales in 14 countries globally, including Japan.
- Grew Sales from €0.3M to €3.5M
- Divested in 2018 to Finnish FMCG giant Fazer Foods
General Manager
SONY
Istanbul
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Interim GM enabling effetive integration of Sony Mobile Turkey and Sony Consumer Electronics Turkey
General Manager
SONY
Johannesburg
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Business turnaround for Sony Mobile in Southern Africa
- Integrated Sony Mobile with Sony Consumer Electronics, leveraging full brand potential
- Grew Revenue from $1M to $8M in 12 months with significant MS% growth
- Strategic restructuring of Customer Base - from nine to four direct Accounts
Sales Director - ME&A
SONY
Dubai
06.2010 - 05.2012
- $500 M Revenue
- Eight quarters consecutive GM% growth
- Leading 8 Key Account Managers located in countries across the ME&A region
- C level customer relations with 15 Distributor accounts and 10 Operator Accounts
CFO
SONY
Dubai
09.2003 - 05.2010
- ME&A Consolidated Financial Income Statement responsibility ( $500M)
- S&Op Planning
- Set up local representative offices and governance models in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
Business Controller
SONY
München
09.2001 - 09.2003
Business Controller
ERICSSON
Lund
03.2000 - 09.2001
Corporate Controller
Svedala
Malmö
12.1997 - 03.2000
Education
Certified LEGO Serious Play Coach -
LEGO
Lund, Sweden2019
Talent Management Program -
Sony Ericsson Preferred Leaders Program
München, Germany2009
Executive Education - Market Driving Strategies
London Business School
London, U.K.2006
Executive Education - Professional Update Diploma
Lund University
Lund, Sweden2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Lund University
Lund, Sweden1997
Affiliations
- Married to Karin Lönne and a proud father of 3 wonderful young adults aged 21, 19 and 18.
- Love to live an active life outside of work including Alpine Skiing, Kite Surfing, Running, playing Padel and occasionally Scuba Diving.
Languages
Swedish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
CEO
Intelligent Repair Solutions (IRS) Sweden AB
06.2024 - Current
CEO
Digital Metal
10.2019 - Current
Lead Coach
BEYOND
10.2018 - 10.2019
SVP
Terranet
08.2017 - 08.2018
Sales Director
Froosh
05.2014 - 08.2017
General Manager
SONY
03.2014 - 05.2014
General Manager
SONY
05.2012 - 05.2013
Sales Director - ME&A
SONY
06.2010 - 05.2012
CFO
SONY
09.2003 - 05.2010
Business Controller
SONY
09.2001 - 09.2003
Business Controller
ERICSSON
03.2000 - 09.2001
Corporate Controller
Svedala
12.1997 - 03.2000
Certified LEGO Serious Play Coach -
LEGO
Talent Management Program -
Sony Ericsson Preferred Leaders Program
Executive Education - Market Driving Strategies
London Business School
Executive Education - Professional Update Diploma
Lund University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Lund University
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