Associate professor Pia Sandvik was the CEO of Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) between 2016 and 2023. In 2023, she was appointed as CEO of Technology Industries of Sweden, the Association of Swedish Engineering Industries. Sandvik has a doctorate degree in quality technology from Linköping University and has been in executive and leading positions in academia, industry, and the public sector for over 20 years. Ms Sandvik was Vice-Chancellor of Luleå University of Technology, and CEO of a financial company in banking and insurance. In 2015-2016, Ms. Sandvik was one of four members in the Advisory Board to the Prime Minister regarding the Swedish Strategy for Smart Industry.
She has a wide experience as chairman and board member in both public and private sector. She used to serve as Chairman of the board of KTH Royal Institute of Technology between 2020 and 2023. Additionally, she is currently board member of Företagspartner Almi, which offers financing, venture capital and business development services, and of the limited tech company Prevas. She is fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA).
Term of office: 2022-2028
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