Long distance running
Torbjörn Magnusson
Commmercial Director
Hong Kong,Kowloon
Summary
With 7 years of consulting and advisory experience coupled with 5 years of running a pan- Asian operation I am well equipped to take on management roles in Asia, combing sales skills with hands on leadership and strategic height.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Area Director
HL Display
Hong Kong and Shanghai
2017.02 - Current
- Leading and Managing sales and operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, India and Japan, managing 55 employees with a 100 MHKD turnover
- Results: 5 consecutive years of increasing profitability
Director of the Board
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong
Hong Kong
2021.05 - Current
- Director of the Board and Chair of the Sustainability committee,
- Representing Swedish enterprises in Hong Kong and leading the work to influence policy direction and public opinion for the Sustainability agenda
Business Development Manager
HL Display AB
Stockholm
2016.01 - 2017.02
- Responsible for business area with revenues of ~500 MSEK
- Responsibility includes strategy definition and execution, product development, market communication, definition of pricing terms as well as overseeing production, logistics and sourcing
- Results: 2016 showed sales growth of 8% vs 2015
- Ongoing efforts to strengthen offering, shortening of lead times by 80% through standardization of stock keeping and reduction of cost base through value engineering and production internalization.
Program Manager
HL Display AB
Stockholm
2014.04 - 2016.01
- Part of management team, managing the internal change program to reduce costs and complexity while developing and implementing growth strategy
- Results: Complete turnaround including redefined growth strategy, revised production and distribution footprint, rationalization of product range, market entities et achieved during a period of ~10 months
Management Consultant
A.T. Kearney
Stockholm
2012.10 - 2014.04
- Management consultant at the Swedish arm of a global management consulting firm
- Focus on Payments and Private equity sector, leading work streams and entire projects
Navigator/Internal consultant, Internal consultant
SEB Group
Stockholm
2011.03 - 2012.10
- Conducted assignment within the Product and Markets department of the SEB payment card subsidiary, group risk management function as well as group sourcing
- Led procurement initiatives resulting in external spend reduction of ~150 MSEK.
Management Consultant
Arthur D. Little
Stockholm
2008.01 - 2011.02
- Management consultant at the Swedish arm of a global management consulting firm
- Focus on Strategy and Organization
Intern
Embassy of Sweden
Manila
2007.01 - 2007.05
- Intern within the commercial section, conducting consulting assignments and trade promotion activities
Holiday Rep and Resort Manager
Thomas Cook/MyTravel
Greece, Spain, Italy, Turkey
2003.08 - 2005.08
- Guide in Turkey, Spain and Greece
- Resort manager in Italy
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial management
Stockholm School of Economics
2001.08 - 2007.12
Master of Science - Finance
National University of Singapore
Singapore 2006.08 - 2006.12
High School Diploma -
Rodengymnasiet
Norrtälje 1998.08 - 2001.06
Skills
Business development and planning
Interests
Long distance running
Finisher of twelve marathons whereof eight consecutive Stockholm Marathon in ~3.30 hrs, personal record of 3.12 in 2021 Hong Kong Marathon 2021
Timeline
Director of the Board
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong
2021.05 - Current
Area Director
HL Display
2017.02 - Current
Business Development Manager
HL Display AB
2016.01 - 2017.02
Program Manager
HL Display AB
2014.04 - 2016.01
Management Consultant
A.T. Kearney
2012.10 - 2014.04
Navigator/Internal consultant, Internal consultant
SEB Group
2011.03 - 2012.10
Management Consultant
Arthur D. Little
2008.01 - 2011.02
Intern
Embassy of Sweden
2007.01 - 2007.05
Master of Science - Finance
National University of Singapore
2006.08 - 2006.12
Holiday Rep and Resort Manager
Thomas Cook/MyTravel
2003.08 - 2005.08
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial management
Stockholm School of Economics
2001.08 - 2007.12
High School Diploma -
Rodengymnasiet
1998.08 - 2001.06