EXECUTIVE TR AINEE MODULE - XTM 2022 STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
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XTM 2022 EXECUTIVE TR AINEE MODULE STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
ALL PHOTOS: JULIANA WIKLUND, EXCEPT FRONT PAGE (EXCEPT SCHOOL EXTERIOR) AND 32: 360YOU PHOTOGRAPHY, PAGE 6–7: CONVINI, PAGE 11 (STOCKHOLM IMAGE) AND 22: DUC ANH BUI, PAGE 14–15 HEXICON, PAGE 19 TUSHAR MAHA JAN/UNSPLASH
XTM IN SHORT
SSE HAS ALWAYS had a uniquely close rela- (20 days). Field work will provide you with
tionship with the business world. During the specific knowledge to be used in the written
past few years, we have noticed a growing assignment. You will receive close super-
demand for integrating practical learning vision from the company executive as well
into traditional academic training of man- as the course director. Thirdly, you will work
agement. Our response is XTM. in groups in accordance with the capstone
XTM (9310 Executive Trainee Module) is project method developed at SSE in order to
an opportunity for SSE MSc students to put enhance group-work learning.
your academic theories into practical use
on a top-executive level. Towards the end of
the course you then put your practical expe-
THE XTM COMPANIES* ARE:
rience into an academic perspective, which
furthers and deepens your learning.
The course emphasizes the executive di- Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
mensions that shape today’s business organ- Convini
izations. As an XTM student, you will work Danske Bank
closely with a top-executive at one of the Ericsson
companies. You will be involved in projects Hexicon
central to the company, either on your own Identity Works
or as part of a team. Just as an example, we Lynxeye
can mention that an XTM alumnus played an Nordic Credit Rating
important role in transforming the way one
Pfizer
of the companies handle spare parts world-
Scania
wide.
Sony Music
You will be exposed to three types of
Turbotic
learning situations. Firstly, you will partici
Unilever
pate in the tailor-made executive trainee
program (80 days). Secondly, you will select * The participating XTM companies participating
var y slightly between semesters.
a particular topic (central and relevant to the
trainee company) for a written case report
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XTM AT BUDGET DEPARTM ENT,
M INISTRY OF FINANCE
THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE is responsible
for issues concerning central government
finances, including coordination of the cen-
tral governm ent budget, forecasts and analy-
ses, tax issues, and management and admin-
istration of central government activities. The
Ministry is also responsible for matters con-
cerning financial markets, consumer legisla-
tion and housing and community planning.
The Budget Department is one of the
departments of the Ministry of Finance.
The Budget Department is responsible for
producing the Economic Spring Bill and the
annual Budget Bill, and for coordinating
work on these two projects in the Govern-
ment Offices. The department also oversees
the implementation of budgetary polices, WHAT WE LOOK FOR
in close cooperation with the other depart-
ments of the Ministry of Finance and the • High analytical ability, both
line ministries. All government matters with qualitatively and quantitatively
economic, budgetary or organisational con- • High motivation to learn and
sequences must gain approval by the Budget understand the possibilities and
Department. The operations and advice of constraints of economic policy,
the department are guided by our principles government and civil service
of budgetary discipline, economic efficiency • A high degree of self-motivation
and cost e ffectiveness. and collaborative skills
Through an XTM experience at the Budget
Department you will gain insights in the LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
very centre of Swedish policy making and
government. You will be working with differ- Swedish and English
ent projects in parallel. The topics of which
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will depend on our needs and your profile.
All projects require that you quickly acquire CONTACT INFORMATION
an understanding for the unique operations,
organisation and culture of the Budget Anna Segerstedt
D epartment. anna.segerstedt@regeringskansliet.se
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XTM AT CONVINI
Do you want to be a part of an exciting growth journey?
CONVINI IS ONE of Europe’s leading com- er we provide approximately 3,000 client
panies in the field of innovative food and companies in 15 cities with energy to make
beverage solutions in workplaces. With ba- people at work feel better and achieve more.
rista level office coffee and high technology Our vision is to develop an outstanding com-
self-service stores we create an extraordinary pany, and to manage, we always strive to
experience for our clients and consumers. think differently and take actions in order
We make it easy and comfortable by offering to develop new innovating and inspiring
an all-inclusive concept, from installation and working methods.
delivery to replenishment and service. Over By joining us as an executive trainee you
and above that we continuously improve and will get the opportunity to deep-dive into a
expand our product range with well-known high-profile strategic project. Maybe you are
brands and exciting news. passionate about European food consumer
We are close to 250 employees, located behavior, curious about how to enter a new
in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and market through M&As, or have an innovative
since 2019 on an international expansion and crazy idea about how to make latte art
journey starting in Berlin, Germany. Togeth- a luxury in every human’s life?
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WHAT WE LOOK FOR
• We are looking for driven students
who are interested in joining us on
an exciting growth journey.
• You are target oriented and always
searching for different solutions
with a positive attitude. To think
outside the box is a natural state
of mind and you share our vision
regarding sustainability.
• You are adaptable and comfort-
able with both qualitative and
quantitative methods.
Today, when consumers are high-de- • You like to connect with people
manding, requesting fast-paced on-demand and are thrilled to be a part of an
service, we know that digital, innovative, inclusive and diverse workplace.
and sustainable solutions are and will be key
factors to success. And it all starts with the LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
people creating it.
You will be based in our office in Solna English, preferably Swedish
and work closely with our senior manage-
ment team, who will support you along the
way. As a bonus you will be a part of a cul-
ture influenced by joy, high ambitions and
employee engagement which according to us CONTACT INFORMATION
are important factors for business develop-
ment and growth. Camilla Wemnér, HR Manager
camilla.wemner@convini.se
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XTM AT DANSKE BAN K
Ambition is something we share. With our customers.
Our people. And the communities around us.
WE WANT TO help our customers be financial- exceed our customers’ expectations today
ly confident and achieve their ambitions by and tomorrow. You will report to our Swedish
making daily banking and important finan- management team. You will be based in our
cial decisions easy. Stockholm office, but some travel might be
We aspire to be our customers’ most trust- required to meet stakeholders and experts.
ed financial advisor. To reach that goal, we
must continuously learn, develop and trans- ABOUT US
form, as an organization and as individuals. Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with strong lo-
We are looking for individuals that want cal roots and bridges to the rest of the world.
to join us in this journey and work with our For more than 150 years, we have helped
transformation. people and businesses in the Nordics realize
If you chose to join us, you will work their ambitions. Today, we serve personal,
closely together with our senior management business and institutional customers and in
in Sweden, as well as on a global level, in addition to banking services, we offer life in-
order to learn about our current business surance and pension, mortgage credit, wealth
and operating model. We will, together with management, real estate and leasing services.
you, select an area where you will focus on We aim to create long-term value for all our
how we can and should change in order to stakeholders – our customers, shareholders
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WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for you who are curi-
ous about the future, forward thinking
and positive. To succeed in this role
we believe that you feel confident in
analyzing data and trends, and you
know how to combine quantitative
and qualitative methods. You have ex-
cellent communication and presenta-
tion skills. You feel confident when
approaching senior stakeholders, but
you are humble and know that in or-
der to learn and develop you need
to listen, ask the right questions and
dare to challenge the status quo. We
believe that you have the ambition to
drive change and/or lead a start-up
or enterprise in a transformative in-
dustry. You share our passion for the and the societies we are part of – and our
future and are a team player. vision is to be recognized as the most trusted
financial partner.
Danske Bank is the fifth-largest bank
in Sweden, and we have an ambition to
strengthen our position. By taking advantage
CONTACT INFORMATION of our technological and digital capabilities
and drawing on both local and Nordic exper-
Elisabeth Stejmar tise, we aim to create value for our Swedish
elist@danskebank.se customers. We have a strong entrepreneurial
and challenger culture.
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XTM AT ERICSSON
Are you ready to radically transform Ericsson
through Intelligent Automation?
AUTOM ATION & AI is changing the world ruptive technologies including AI/ML, Block-
and one after another industries are getting chain, RPA and Low Code.
disrupted; and the pace of change is only ac- We’ve had a great experience with
celerating. We’re here to radically transform the XTM program for many years and are
Ericsson and create competitive advantage committed to giving you the best possible
through Intelligent Automation & AI. experience. We ensure that you will work
The XTM students will join Ericsson’s Group with important, strategic topics close to the
Automation & AI team, a team on a mission Automation & AI Leadership team – real work
to radically transform Ericsson through Intel- that helps us realize our vision.
ligent automation and AI. We will do this
by automating all repetitive tasks, creating ABOUT US
zero-touch workflows, democratizing and Ericsson is a world leader in the rapidly
industrializing Intelligent Automation & AI changing environment of communications
across the company. We’ve been successful technology – by providing hardware, soft-
so far, we are one of the few companies that ware, and services to enable the full value of
are successfully developing and scaling dis- connectivity. With nearly 110,000 employees
WHAT WE LOOK FOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Team player with a positive, can-do English
attitude, intellectual curiosity and a
sense of ownership At Group Automation & AI, you will work
• Ability to identify and define problems, directly with our business leaders and
analyze data and create recommen- their ongoing projects. You will also be
dations to top management, using a a part in our unit’s Leadership Team. You
consultative approach will be considered a valued part of the
• Willingness and ability to work across team and you will get hands-on support
countries and cultures to deliver results and guidance from experienced manag-
ers and project leaders in the field.
10worldwide, we’ve developed technologies
that make the world work today and we’re CONTACT INFORMATION
leading development of techno l ogies for
the future such as 5G, 6G, Internet- o f- Beatriz Probell
Things (IoT), and AI. Head of Business Operations &
Value Realization
beatriz.probell@ericsson.com
11XTM AT IDENTIT Y WORKS
Identit y Works is a design and brand development agency,
transforming some of Scandinavia’s leading brands
from insight to impact.
IDENTIT Y WORKS HAS a human-centered ap- ABOUT US
proach to branding. Being a member of the For over 20 years we’ve helped reshape,
strategy team at Identity Works means being create and strengthen some of the Nordic
in the driver’s seat for meaningful change. regions most successful brands. What dif-
We form close collaborative partnerships ferentiates us from a traditional manage -
with our clients to shape the strategic direc- ment consultancy agency is our focus on
tion for brands such as Kry, Arla, Google, combining strategic thinking with creativ-
Swedish Match, Kronans Apotek and Volvo it y and our human- centered approach to
Trucks. If you like to have an impact and mix branding. We drive brand transformation
your analytical skills with creativity, Identity all the way to design and actual products
Works is the obvious place to be. and ser vices.
12WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Analytical, strategic and creative
team-players curious about brands
and design. A couple of brilliant minds
that will join our strategy team and
play a vital role in our client projects.
During the XTM program you will
combine hands-on work with our cli-
ent assignments with a deep dive in a
subject relevant for you and us.
We are open to ideas for subjects
covering branding, design, innova-
tion, digital transformation, customer
experience, sustainability and other
perspectives. Let’s talk!
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
We work with creating brand experiences,
Swedish
transformational journeys and new offerings
together with our clients. Always with human
needs in mind, we seek to create brands that
genuinely captivate people. Because we be-
lieve brands built from a human perspective CONTACT INFORMATION
grow bigger and stronger. Within the Identity
Works family, we work together with our sis- Sandra Fors
ter agencies IW Edition for brand communi- sandra.fors@identityworks.se
cation and Adore You for developing digital +46 761 60 13 29
products and services.
13XTM AT HEXICON
Join the future.
WE ARE LOOKING for the next generation of
power, generated from the deep-sea waters,
with our patented floater design. An ambition
is to create a home market offshore Sweden
and the JV FREJA OFFSHORE AB – with Nor-
wegian Aker Offshore Wind – is instrumental
to this effect.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are on the look for well-educat-
ed talent that has the motivation and
talent to contribute from day 1. With
the office in central Stockholm as hub,
you will be part of a multi-disciplinary
team. Will tell you more when we meet!
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Swedish
English is preferred
CONTACT INFORMATION
Henrik Baltscheffsky
henrik.baltscheffsky@hexicon.eu
1415
XTM AT LYNXEYE
At Lynxeye, we share a passion for making companies
understand how they can make a difference for people,
businesses and societ y. Do you share that passion with us?
Apply for the XTM program at Lynxeye!
LYNXEYE CREATES PROGRESS with purpose.
By going beyond the obvious to find insights
about people and society, today and to-
morrow, we can answer the most complex
questions about the future of business: how it
should transform and why. We are a team of
analysts, strategists, innovators and design-
ers working together to create purpose-driv-
en change. Each of us brings a different per-
spective, and being a member of our team
is developing and dynamic. You will get the
opportunity to work on exciting projects with
some of the biggest brands, combining your
analytical and creative skills and be part of
developing meaningful change. Being an ex-
ecutive trainee at Lynxeye, you will be able
to apply your theoretical skills in practice,
as well as contribute in a professional and
supportive environment.
ABOUT US
Lynxeye is an independent management
consultancy focused on growth strategies,
innovation and design. From our two offices
in Stockholm and Singapore, both melting
pots for creativity, innovation, and business,
and from an additional six engagement hubs
located across the globe, our 50 colleagues sights about people and societies. It enables
work across borders with international cli- companies all over the world to uncover dis-
ents. We created the world’s leading system ruption and hyper-growth opportunities.
to uncover and identify transformative in-
16WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for a team player
with a strategic and analytical mind-
set. You have an interest in brands
and strategic business development,
and you are curious with a strong
desire to make an impact and drive
change. During the XTM program,
you will both get the opportunity to
work hands-on in projects with our
clients as well as be responsible for
your own internal project within a
topic that we both find relevant and
interesting. We are looking forward
to hearing from you!
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Swedish
CONTACT INFORMATION
Anna Björk
anna.bjork@lynxeye.com
17XTM AT NORDIC CREDIT R ATIN G
Nordic Credit Rating is a credit rating agency
on a mission to improve transparency
in the Nordic financial markets.
NORDIC CREDIT R ATING (NCR) publishes credit credit risk. We meet with and interview senior
ratings and related research on Nordic cor- management and carefully analyse financial
porates and banks from our offices in Stock- statements. We study macroeconomic risks,
holm and Oslo. As a start-up challenger to industry risk, and issuer-specific matters. An
the established rivals, we are a fast-moving integral part of our analysis is how the is-
and entrepreneurial organisation where em- suer manages risks relating to sustainability.
ployees get a lot of responsibility from day We are a signatory to the “ESG in Credit
one. We are looking for a highly talented in- Ratings” project managed by Principles of
dividual with a keen interest for financial mar- Responsible Investments (PRI), where we are
kets who will work closely with our CEO on a working to bring transparency around how
strategic project which could add a product environmental, social, and governance fac-
line to our current offering. If you like to mix tors affect credit risk.
an entrepreneurial mind-set with analytical
skills, this is the place to be.
ABOUT US
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
NCR exists to decrease information asym-
metries between Nordic debt issuers and
We are looking for an analytical,
investors. We were founded in 2016 to
curious, and structured team-player
provide an alternative to the big three rat-
who can take initiatives and drive a
ing agencies, which have a market share of
strategic project in the intersection be-
around 93% in the European Union and are
tween credit analysis and sustainabil-
widely seen as expensive and heavy to work
ity research. The project will consider
with. We challenge this oligopoly by prov-
operational, analytical, commercial,
ing high-quality credit ratings and research
and organisational aspects and be de-
based on local insights. We pride ourselves
livered to the board of directors. The
on being an entrepreneurial and fast-moving
strategic project will be supervised by
organisation.
the CEO, but the candidate will also
Our credit ratings are prepared by a utiliz-
work within our analytical team to
ing a thorough analytical framework whereby
learn the craft of credit ratings.
an issuer is analysed on all aspects covering
18CONTACT INFORMATION
Gustav Liedgren, Chief Executive Officer
gustav.liedgren@nordiccreditrating.com
19XTM AT PFIZER
Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
SCIENCE IS THE FOUNDATION of our company.
At Pfizer, we are driven to discover the cure
– driven to significantly improve the lives of
everyone, everywhere. It starts with the dis-
covery and development of new innovative
medicines and vaccines for patients with
great medical needs, but also includes a vi-
sion of quality healthcare for patients.
We have an extensive research program
and work with universities, healthcare pro-
viders, government agencies, non-profit
organizations, biotech companies, technol-
ogy companies and patients to find new
approaches to serious health problems.
The future of medicine is happening at
Pfizer. We are driven by science, discovering
breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, for
generations to come. To learn more about
Pfizer, visit www.pfizer.se
WHAT YOU WILL BE PART OF AT PFIZER
We are undergoing an inspiring transforma-
tion re-imagining the way we work and the
way we provide our products and solutions
to healthcare and patients. You will be work-
ing closely with the country manager/VD in
Pfizer Sweden and the Swedish leadership
team, involved in day-to-day local business
operations & management, in rethinking how
we do things and in refining our patient-cen-
tric mindset. This mindset is critical to our suc-
20cess and our ability to deliver breakthroughs
that change patients’ lives.
At Pfizer, you will find a company as
focused on its internal culture as it is on its
external reputation. A culture defined by our
values: Courage – Excellence – Equity – Joy.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
You are committed to making a differ-
ence, have a high inner drive and are
comfortable navigating in a complex
matrix structure. You are curious and
thrive in change, think big, prestige-
less, inclusive, and dare to speak up;
happy to share ideas, successes and
failures. You make things happen by
holding yourself and others account-
able. You have awareness of your
emotional intelligence and also have
analytical skills. You are interested in
people, transformation and general
management. And you like to do all of CONTACT INFORMATION
this while never ceasing to have fun.
Henrik Rommedahl
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Account Management & Sales Lead
+46 768 892 579
Swedish and English henrik.rommedahl@pfizer.com
21XTM AT SCANIA
Let’s drive the future together!
SCANIA’S PURPOSE IS to drive the shift towards
a sustainable transport system, by develop-
ing safe, smart and energy-efficient transport
solutions that are better for people and the
planet. It is a bold and exciting journey with
no finite end. Our innovative spirit and de-
termination are what keep us going until we
reach the science-based targets that Scania,
as one of the pioneers of the industry, has
proudly committed to. During your XTM pro-
gram, we offer you the chance to join our
Sales and Marketing organization (S&M),
which is responsible for the strategy for all
our products and services portfolio. We look
for ambitious and driven students, who will
work with strategic topics and projects and
support each other in this period of transition
for our industry. By joining us you will have
the chance to improve your business skills
and work closely with the leadership within
strategy. You will get deep insight into what agement. We will make sure that you have
it means to work in Scania Sales and Mar- the support and resources needed to help us
keting with the present and future offering of drive the shift towards a sustainable future!
Scania, and gain experience within business By joining us, you will get deep insight
development and product management in a into what it means to work in Scania Sales
global environment. We want talented minds and Marketing with the present and future
to add their expertise and knowledge to our offering of Scania, and gain experience
team, and we are hoping for your applica- within business development and product
tion. To make the best out of your XTM, you management in a global environment. We
will be supported by a mentor and will work want talented minds to add their expertise
in close contact with the S&M senior man- and knowledge to our team, and we are hop-
22ing for your application. To make the best
out of your XTM, you will be supported by WHAT WE LOOK FOR
a mentor and will work in close contact with
the S&M senior management. We will make You are curious, entrepreneurial and
sure that you have the support and resources driven person who likes to work with
needed to help us drive the shift towards a both technology and business devel-
sustainable future! opment close to customers in a high
paced environment.
ABOUT US You have an open mind and enjoy
Scania is a world leading provider of building things in a context where the
transport solutions with 50,000 employees road forward is not always clear.
in about 100 countries. Together with our You are a team player with a pos-
partners and customers we are driving the itive attitude and are interested in
shift towards a sustainable transport system. developing leadership skills.
We believe that together with our partners You share the interest with us in
and customers we can develop solutions to transforming the transport sector into
reach tangible results in reducing our carbon a modern and sustainable industry.
footprint while ensuring that we meet the de- You are flexible and adaptable,
mands of a growing population – profitably like to work with strategic topics
and sustainably. By working together, we with a good mix of quantitative and
can identify opportunities and solutions to qualitative methods and enjoy com-
the local and global challenges that we face. municating and collaborating with
Scania is part of TRATON SE. people from different cultures and
backgrounds.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
English
Jessica Sjöblom
jessica.sjoblom@scania.com
23XTM AT SONY MUSIC
Be a part of a dynamic and fast-paced
environment where creativit y flows.
IT’S NO NEWS that the music industry has
gone through a huge change during the last WHAT WE LOOK FOR
decade. We have moved from a traditional
and physical business model to a totally new, At Sony Music, a questioning and
fast growing and still rapidly changing, digi- creative can-do attitude together with
tal business model. The Nordic region of the strong analytical skills will take you
music industry is in the absolute forefront of far. If you also have a forward-think-
this era, where streaming and subscription ing mindset, strong business acumen
services represent by far the largest share and a collaborative spirit, you will
of our revenues. The Swedish music market be a perfect match. You welcome
is currently in a healthy and steady growth diversity, dare to think differently and
phase and we are investing heavily both time want to make an impact in a chang-
and resources into optimizing our business ing industry with huge opportunities.
for the constantly changing landscape. Naturally, you will have an advan-
During your time at Sony Music, you will tage if you appreciate our industry,
join our Commercial team, where you will and share our passion for music and
focus on areas of New Business and Business entertainment. As an active part of a
Development. You will gain insights into the culturally and socially diverse society,
latest trends in the entertainment industry Sony Music aim to have an inclusive
and face exciting, complex and new chal- and diverse workforce and to be an
lenges – challenges that you will be a part of equal opportunity employer.
overcoming. Based on data analysis and re-
search on upcoming trends, you will identify LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
new business opportunities, and proactively
recommend actions and strategies that sup- English
port our business objectives. Swedish is preferred but not required
By managing your own projects while also
collaborating with a forward-thinking team,
you will get the opportunity to put your the- Development Manager and the whole Man-
oretical and business knowledge into prac- agement team in a company which is in the
tice. You will work closely with our Business absolute industry forefront.
24ABOUT US
Sony Music Entertainment is one of the world’s artist roster you will find some of the world’s
leading music companies with approximate- biggest new artists such as: Molly Sandén,
ly 5,000 employees around the world. Our Khalid, Alan Walker, Beyoncé, Victor Leksell,
head quarter is located in New York, and Kygo, Petter, Nea, Justin Timberlake, Miss Li
the company is fully owned by Sony Corpo- and Harry Styles.
ration. At our Swedish office, you will meet
about 70 people, of which some are SSE
alumni’s, working with tasks including mar-
keting, A&R (talent scouting), artist service CONTACT INFORMATION
development, finance, account management,
big-data analysis and sales. Together we de- Kristoffer Bäck
velop new ways to improve our business and Commercial Director
increase the success and sales of both our Kristoffer.back@sonymusic.com
Swedish and international repertoire. In our
25XTM AT TURBOTIC
Want to be a part of creating
self-driving companies?
OUR GOAL IS to enable the world’s companies world’s first operating system that connects
to be self-operating using AI and Automation all automations and robots in a company into
Technologies. We want to free up time for one visual platform. We work with a vast ma-
humans to work on innovation, growth and to jority of technologies such as RPA; Low-code,
take on the world challenges. Cognitive Automation, BlockChain, Text/
This is done through TurboticOS, the Semantic Analytics and Machine Learning.
We are today one of the most promising
start-ups in the Nordics and a part of Mi-
crosofts Innovation Program. We have com-
WHAT WE LOOK FOR pleted our first year as a company where we
have launched a product, acquired our first
• We are looking for an individual customers, expanded to India and raised 60
with strong interest in business MSEK in seed investment.
development, entrepreneurship and 2022 is about growth as we take on the
emerging technologies US market and expand further in Europe and
• To succeed in this role we believe Asia. You will work with our executive team
that you are a team player with to drive strategic projects and engagements
capabilities to drive your own and be based at our Headquarter in Stock-
project holm. Through your experience at Turbotic
• You have great communication you will gain insights about the latest in AI
skills and also a drive for learning and Automation and be a part of a young
the business side of tech and innovating team.
• We want you to be well structured
and professional internally and
externally
• Our “moonshot” is to create CONTACT INFORMATION
self-driving companies through
A rtificial Intelligence and Auto Alexander Hübel
mation, and we think it is a must Chief Strategy Officer
that you believe in that possibility alexander.hubel@turbotic.com
26ABOUT US
Turbotic is a world leader in AI and Automa-
tion when it comes to combining many tech-
nologies and vendors. This is done through
our operating system Delphi. Today we are
40 employees world-wide and our HQ is in
Stockholm, Sweden. Turbotic is more than
a company, it’s a theory and an idea that
tomorrow’s companies will have to adopt a
technology-first mindset to stay competitive.
27XTM AT UNILEVER
Work with great people and great brands.
AT UNILEVER , we share one simple purpose:
to make sustainable living commonplace. WHAT WE CAN OFFER IN XTM
Through our household brands we are cre-
ating a bright future for our business and • A unique way into one of the
our planet. We need innovative thinking and world’s largest FMCG companies
real vision on our side – from Marketing to • Opportunity to be the sparring
Sales, Finance and HR – and that is why we partner and right hand of one of
need the brightest talent on our internships Unilever Nordics Sr leaders
and training programmes. At Unilever you • Opportunity to work with both
get to work in a global environment, with strategic and operational tasks
great people and great brands that makes directly impacting our business
you proud every day. In our organization short and long term
and culture the employees are empowered to • Opportunity to develop business
act like entrepreneurs and business owners in acumen in a fast moving environment
regard to agile innovations and new ways of
working. Unilever offers the chance to make
a real positive impact within a purpose-driv-
ABOUT UNILEVER
en sustainable business.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppli-
ers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care Beau-
ty and Refreshment products with sales in
over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion
consumers a day. It has 155,000 employees
and generated sales of €52 billion in 2019.
Over half (58%) of the company’s footprint
is in developing and emerging markets. Uni-
lever has more than 400 brands around the
world, including Dove, Knorr, Hellmann’s,
Lipton and Ben & Jerry’s. In the Nordics we
are approximately 1,000 employees working
in four locations and three supply units. Swe-
den makes up about half of our turnover and
28our Nordic head office is in Solna outside At Unilever, we believe business growth
Stockholm. should not be at the expense of people and
the planet. That’s why we’ve changed the
Our purpose is to make sustainable living way we do business, and why we want to
commonplace and the Unilever’s Sustainable change the way business is done.
Living Plan (USLP) commits to: Unilever was ranked in top in its sector in
• Helping more than a billion people the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In
take action to improve their health the FTSE4Good Index, it achieved the high-
and wellbeing. est environmental score of 5. It led the list of
• Halving the environmental impact of Global Corporate Sustainability Leaders in
our products. the GlobeScan/SustainAbility annual survey
• Enhancing the livelihoods of millions for the eighth year running.
of people.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU
We look for a driven, can do person
who is not shy to speak their mind and
who enjoys to participate in everything
from long term strategic decisions to
hands on ‘roll up your sleeves’ work.
We expect you to have an open mind-
set and be very agile; working in a
global organization at a high pace. CONTACT INFORMATION
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Heidi Hansen
Talent Advisor, Human Resources
Mandatory fluent in English and pref- heidi.hansen@unilever.com
erably one of the Nordic languages. +45 20647087
29Q & A
We talked to Emmy Englund and Oscar Lundquist
on their thoughts about XTM.
What attracted you to XTM? In what ways did your XTM learning
I was very excited about the op- “go beyond” what you learn in
portunity to make one semester at the formal business education?
SSE a practical experience. The No matter how much I study stra-
opportunity to get hands-on lead- tegic work and read about differ-
ership experience and insights ent models etc, it will never be
attracted me, as the XTM module is the same as working strategically
designed in a way where you get to Emmy Englund. in a real organization, where new,
both learn from leaders and partly try unforeseen events occur every day.
out the role of being a leader. Of course, I had a lot of use of the things
I learned through school but being able to
What particular aspects were most enjoyable? combine that knowledge with hands-on ex-
It has been an incredible experience to be perience is a very valuable asset when I’m
part of a leadership team. I have really en- entering my first role after graduation.
joyed working on a strategic level and plan-
ning for a company’s future agenda. It has What did you learn from working on
been challenging, but in a very motivating strategically critical projects?
and inspiring way, as everything I’ve done Surprisingly, I would say that my biggest
has been things I know will be of great value learning is the importance of motivated, sup-
in future roles. portive, and dedicated people when working
on strategically critical projects. Projects at
Any important learnings? this level are often complex in nature, there
I have learned many things that can’t be will always be complicated challenges to
learned through school, especially in the solve. But without great people that are eager
field of leadership: what it really means to to learn, collaborate and support each other,
work on a strategic level, the importance no critical projects will succeed, no matter
of motivating people as a leader and how how great the plans, models and targets are.
to structure and plan for huge projects and
investments, to mention a few. Would you recommend your fellow MSc
students to apply?
Yes, yes and YES! I couldn’t ask for a better
experience before graduation.
30What attracted you to XTM? throughout the semester. And ask
It was the perfect opportunity to questions – the people you work
test what you have learned during with are very smart!
the first year of your masters, and
apply your learnings at a real In what ways did your XTM
organisation. For me especially, learning “go beyond” what
I have gotten the opportunity to you learn in the formal business
enter an industry not known to me Oscar Lundquist. education?
before, and especially at an organi- Applying an academic theory to a
sation during an interesting time – Pfizer. real-case study is a thing you only thought
researches did – now you do it yourself. It
What particular aspects were most enjoyable? is amazing, really! And thanks to XTM, my
The combination of both experiencing what future opportunities after graduation has in-
it was like to have a “full-time” job, while at creased by a large amount.
the same time gathering thoughts and infor-
mation to an academic case study has been What did you learn from working on
very enjoyable. You really understand how strategically critical projects?
much value our studies bring to the table, The best tip I got from my colleagues is to
and how we as students can contribute with have fun on the way and make sure that
a new perspective. To add on, I was also everyone feels included in the projects.
able to be part of large projects and have Things that you have worked on for over a
projects on my own, which tested my capa- week can change overnight, and there is al-
bility to deliver. ways a good reason why, which should not
be a let-down!
Any important learnings?
When working in such a large global organ- Would you recommend your fellow MSc
isation, there are so many perspectives you students to apply?
have to keep in mind. Having the ability to Yes, a hundred times over! XTM has been the
listen and speak your mind without it feeling kickstart to my future career – apply and it
forced is probably the best thing I learned can be yours too!
31FROM XTM PROJECT
TO AN ACADEM IC THESIS
There is nothing more practical than a good theor y.
BEING EXPOSED TO the experience of working
closely with executives on strategic issues
in the XTM program, you will learn not only
what it implies to be a top executive but also
about the complexities of getting things done
in an organization. This forms the heart of
the program, something that you need to
see from the inside to real l y understand.
Central to getting experience is the writing
of a report on a specific project of strategic
importance to the company. The intention is
to work on something that really matters to
the company’s future, something valuable.
XTM also builds on an academic pillar,
namely the idea that there is nothing more
practical than a good theory. This notion
ties academic thinking to practical work
in the program. To develop academical-
ly, we expect the XTM student to write an
academic version of the project reports. In
practical terms, this means that the student
under academic supervision identifies the
main questions, the relevant theoretical per- ing sure that there is a good fit between the
spectives, models and methods to dig deep company’s expectations and the academic
into the main issues that we identify in the requirements. Second, you will meet with all
XTM-project. XTM students for seminars on a regular basis
You will receive support and guidance. First throughout the course in order to drill deeper
and foremost, the topic for your XTM-project into theoretical aspects as well as to discuss
will be carved out in collaboration between how to move forward in your writing. Third,
the company and the XTM course director, you are expected to consult with the academ-
who also serves as your academic tutor, mak- ic staff on a regular basis for your progress.
32XTM PROJECTS
AGILE M ANAGEMENT AT UNILEVER STR ATEGIC CHOICES FOR A DESIGN
Unilever AGENCY IN TIMES OF DIGITALIZATION
AND INDUSTRY CHANGE
Identity Works
BECOMING A DIGITAL TRANSFORMER
Ericsson
THE MENTORSHIP PROGR A M AT LYNXEYE
Lynxeye
CLOUD INNOVATION IN THE
BANKING INDUSTRY
IBM THE QUARTERLY FALL ACY
IBM
INTERNAL CONTROL DEVELOPMENT
AT BMW NORTHERN EUROPE THE ROAD TO AGILITY
BMW Unilever
M ANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR THE INTERNATIONALIZATION STR ATEGY
INTERNAL INNOVATION EXCHANGES OF A DIGITAL SA AS START-UP
Capgemini Turbotic
DELIVERING CREDIT R ATINGS TO WINNING IN INNOVATION
BANKS FOR USE UNDER BASEL IV Ericsson
Nordic Credit Rating
YOUTUBE AND THE VALUE GAP
ROADBLOCKS TO CROSS-FUNCTIONAL Sony Music
STR ATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
BMW
33THE XTM TIM ELINE
M ARCH:
XTM Fair – your chance to meet and mingle
with the XTM companies.
Start of the application period.
Deadline usually around the end of the month.
APRIL:
Company recruitment processes.
M AY:
Matching between students and companies.
If you accept an offer, you will then be registered
to the course.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER:
Kick-off event and the start of your traineeship.
SEPTEMBER– DECEMBER:
You will be working at the company and come
to class about once per month for seminars.
JANUARY:
Kick-out event and hand in of your XTM thesis.
34HOW TO APPLY TO XTM
You apply to XTM via hhs.fullfabric.com
Applications are due 9.00 PM March 31, 2022.
YOU M AY APPLY for up to three different com- chosen, you will be contacted by that/those
panies. For each company you are interested companies in due time. If you accept an offer
in, we require that you write a separate cover you will be registered for XTM before August.
letter. All documents should be uploaded as For more details, see SSE PORTAL.
a pdf-file. Please note that you cannot combine XTM
It is important to note that you are not with the Student Exchange Program, nor can
guaranteed interviews with any of your cho- you apply to XTM if you are a student of ei-
sen companies. The companies themselves ther the MSc in International Business or any
pick whom they want to work with. However, of the double degree programs (or Wallen-
if you are selected for an interview by one berg IFP or Karl-Adam Bonnier IFP).
or more of the partner companies you have
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE
• A personal cover letter to the company
• Curriculum Vitae
• SSE MSc transcript
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