Ann Ström

Ann Ström

Passion for digital transformation & business development - CIO, CDO, CTO

IKEASwitzerland

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Experience20+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Experienced IT and finance professional with a demonstrated history of working in the retail, distribution and manufacturing industry. Skilled in Management, IT delivery, Accounting, Profitability analyses, SAP ERP, Business Intelligence and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Many years of experience from management team positions and business improvements.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • IKEACurrent
    Mar 2017–Present· 9 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Digital Officer, CountryCurrent
      Feb 2020–Present
    • Chief Digital Officer, Country and Business Development Manager
      Sep 2024–May 2026
    • Global Head of Product Management
      Jul 2019–Feb 2020
    • Global Head of Operations - Range & Supply
      Mar 2017–Jun 2019
  • Jun 2010–Feb 2017· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • Global Digital Product Manager FI/CO
      May 2015–Feb 2017
    • Chief Information Officer (CIO) Nordic Zone
      2012–Aug 2015
    • Shared Service Center Manager/Nordic Controller
      Jun 2010–Dec 2011
  • Nov 2005–May 2010· 4 yrs 6 mos
    • Manager, Finance
      Jun 2008–May 2010
    • Controller
      Nov 2005–May 2008

Education

Bachelor of Science, specialization System Analysis, with a major in Informatics

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Lund University

Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, with a major in Business Administration

Business/Managerial Economics

Halmstad University

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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AffärsutvecklingBusiness IntelligenceChange ManagementProject ManagementIT ManagementMicrosoft OfficeInformation TechnologyFinancial AnalysisManagementDigital StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness TransformationDigitalizationIT Project ImplementationBusiness StrategyBusiness ExpansionAccount ManagementFMCGMicrosoft SQL ServerForecasting