The scholarship covers the full tuition fee of SEK 645,000 for the SSE MBA Executive Format program. “The purpose of the scholarship is to promote executive development among our next generation of leaders. It is also a way to thank our generous Corporate Partners”, says Karin Wiström, Director SSE MBA, Stockholm School of Economics.

Christian Lindgren is Head of Production Technology & Product Stream at Fazer Confectionary.

I’m truly thankful for the opportunity this scholarship gives. It’s a chance to grow both personally and academically, by diving into new subjects and engaging with the perspectives of others in the program. I’m excited to learn alongside with diverse group of people and to expand my understanding in ways that will help me navigate in an evolving business world. I also want to express my gratitude to Fazer for nominating me to the selection process and for Mr. Harri Kämppä for his recommendation, guidance, and belief in my potential. It means a great deal to have that support as I take this next step in my journey, says Christian Lindgren.

The SSE MBA Corporate Partner Scholarship 2024 is awarded to Christian Lindgren, with the following motivation:

“Christian is a talented, communicative and appreciated leader with a strong drive. He is a fast learner, has a positive approach and a proven record of successful leadership, with the potential to grow even further. Christian has a Bachelor in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Saimaa University of Applied Sciences. At Fazer Confectionary he has been hand-picked to lead the technology solution team for the FC2030 transformation and investment program. The aim of the FC2030 project is to build a totally new greenfield factory for Fazer Confectionary and Christian´s role is to ensure that technologies, manufacturing processes and operations are in line with Fazer´s goals. To lead this transformation, the enterprise perspective and strategic thinking capabilities will be critical.Through the SSE MBA program, Christian will receive solid general management knowledge to complement his existing strong leadership skills. This will support him in achieving his full potential in current and future leadership roles within Fazer. Together with his experience, background and potential, Christian is a very worthy recipient of the 2024 SSE MBA Corporate Partner scholarship.”

The jury for the scholarship consisted of representatives from the SSE MBA Advisory Board:

Rickard Damm, Vice President, Deutsche Telecom
Jessica Häggström, Head of Human Resources, Investor
Jenny Lahrin, Head of management of state-owned enterprises and senior adviser, Ministry of Enterprise
Per Lyrvall, Executive Vice President, Stora Enso
Carina Malmgren Heander, Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff, SAS
Angelika Lindstrand, SSE MBA and Executive Education Academic Director, Stockholm School of Economics
Karin Wiström, Director SSE MBA, Stockholm School of Economics
Pär Åhlström, Vice President Degree Programs, Stockholm School of Economics