Ann Ström
Passion for digital transformation & business development - CIO, CDO, CTO
IKEA•Switzerland
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience20+ 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
- IKEACurrentMar 2017–Present· 9 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Digital Officer, CountryCurrentFeb 2020–Present
- Chief Digital Officer, Country and Business Development ManagerSep 2024–May 2026
- Global Head of Product ManagementJul 2019–Feb 2020
- Global Head of Operations - Range & SupplyMar 2017–Jun 2019
- Jun 2010–Feb 2017· 6 yrs 8 mos
- Global Digital Product Manager FI/COMay 2015–Feb 2017
- Chief Information Officer (CIO) Nordic Zone2012–Aug 2015
- Shared Service Center Manager/Nordic ControllerJun 2010–Dec 2011
- Nov 2005–May 2010· 4 yrs 6 mos
- Manager, FinanceJun 2008–May 2010
- ControllerNov 2005–May 2008
Education
Bachelor of Science, specialization System Analysis, with a major in Informatics
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Lund UniversityBachelor of Science in Business and Economics, with a major in Business Administration
Business/Managerial Economics
Halmstad UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Ann Ström
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
AffärsutvecklingBusiness IntelligenceChange ManagementProject ManagementIT ManagementMicrosoft OfficeInformation TechnologyFinancial AnalysisManagementDigital StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness TransformationDigitalizationIT Project ImplementationBusiness StrategyBusiness ExpansionAccount ManagementFMCGMicrosoft SQL ServerForecasting