Saab Submarine seminar 2020
On the 3rd of September 2020 Saab invited media, financial analysts and investors to the annual submarine seminar. Link to the webcast in the story.
The seminar was hosted by Lars Tossman, Senior Vice President and Head of Saab’s Business Area Kockums. The purpose of the seminar was to increase the knowledge about Saab´s development and productions of submarines, and how we prepare for the future.
Speakers:
Lars Tossman, Senior Vice President and Head of Saab’s Business Area Kockums
Ewa Skoog-Haslum, Rear Admiral and Chief of Royal Swedish Navy
Helena Lönegård, Head of Production and Site Manager Karlskrona
Lars Brännström, Deputy Head and Chief Marketing Officer, Saab’s Business Area Kockums
Moderator: Ann Wolgers, Press Officer Saab
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