Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Hobbies and interests
MISCELLANEOUS
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Johan Börjesson

Johan Börjesson

Göteborg

Summary

Senior Human Resources Executive with 20+ years of international experience leading HR strategy, organizational transformation, restructuring, labor relations, leadership development and M&A activities across Sweden, the Nordic region and Europe

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Consultant & Interim HR Executive

TEKsystems/Verizon
Stockholm
02.2026 - Current
  • Responsible for restructuring and office closure projects across Hungary, Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

Care taker

My father
Stenungsund
05.2025 - 02.2026

Coordinated care for parents during terminal illness

HR Manager

Akwel Automotive
Varberg
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw operations for site / 150 employees / part of Mgmt team
  • Responsible in downsizing the workforce by approximately 25%, supported development of learning and development framework across company, facilitated salary review processes and addressed employee relations issues.

HR consultant

Geely
Gothenburg
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed L&D strategy and planned training activities, ensuring alignment with organisational goals through targeted workforce planning strategies.

HR consultant

TEKsystems / Verizon
Stockholm
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed outsourcing of approximately 50% of a Swedish operation.
  • Supported leadership teams during transformation initiatives.

HR Director

Hedin Mobility Group
Gothenburg
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Staff responsibility for 20 HR employees / 3,500 employees / Part of Mgmt team
  • Facilitated integration process for four UK dealerships, enhancing operational cohesion and employee engagement.
  • Implemented a Group-wide employee pulse survey framework.

Head of HR Operations / Group Head of Learning

Alektum Group AB
Gothenburg
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed 4v European HR colleagues to European countries to organisational strategy.
  • Developed and implemented a group-wide people experience framework to enhance employee engagement.
  • Managed human resources and labour relations for a workforce of 100 to ensure compliance and enhance employee relations.

HR Manager

Akzo Nobel AB
Stenungsund
02.2016 - 09.2019
  • Operational HR responsiblity for 200 employees / 2 factories / part of Mgmt team
  • Advised executive leadership on workforce planning, ensuring compliance with labour law and effective organisational design.
  • Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.

HR Director Nordics

Securitas
Stockholm
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Managed a team of 6 HR employees in the Nordics / part of Mgmt teams
  • Aligned HR strategy with business objectives through collaboration with senior management, driving organisational success.
  • Advised management and staff on employment law and HR best practices, ensuring compliance and reducing legal risks.

Nordic HR Director

DHL Supply Chain
Stockholm
02.2013 - 12.2014
  • Managed daily operations leading an HR team of 8 / 5.000 employees / Part of Nordic Mgmt team
  • Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategy with business objectives, enhancing organisational performance.
  • Contributed to HR strategy planning, ensuring alignment of HR objectives with business goals for sustainable growth.

HR Manager

DHL Supply Chain
Oslo
02.2010 - 09.2013
  • Operationally responsible for Norway / 300 employees
  • Negotiated with trade unions, fostering positive relations and agreeing on employment terms.

Senior Expert

Deutsche Post AG
Bonn
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Developed and administered the Global Mentoring Program, achieving a 4.6 out of 5 participant satisfaction score
  • Led global employee opinion survey for over 500,000 employees, responsible for APAC and Americas regions

Training Expert

DHL
Stockholm
06.2004 - 02.2008
  • Supported Swedish managers in leadership training initiatives and
  • Sole responsible for implementing/administrating Talent & Performance system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources

Mittuniversitetet
Östersund
01-2004

Certificate of Higher Education - Radio DJ

Akademi Båstad
Båstad
01-1998

Certificate of Higher Education - German

University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg
01-1996

Diploma of Higher Education - Sulture in Ancient Greece

University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg
01-1996

Skills

  • Organisational Change
  • Labour and employment law Union Negotiations
  • Leadership Development Talent Management Learning & Development Succession Planning

Accomplishments

  • 20+ years of senior HR leadership experience
  • +500.000 employees within scope of responsibility
  • 50% outsourcing project managed including employee transfers and negotiations
  • Multi-country restructuring projects across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Poland, UK and Czech Republic
  • Prize for cross-collaboration on a global scale

Languages

Swedish, Norwegian
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Upper Intermediate
B2

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma, Brown Belt, certified
  • Blanchard Situational Leadership II, certified
  • DISC certified
  • MPA/ACE certified
  • Coaching certified
  • 360 degrees feedback certified

Hobbies and interests

  • Golf
  • Music
  • Family
  • Sports in general

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Been a radio DJ in Florida, USA
  • National team captain for Sweden Ladies in Ultimate Frisbee
  • Great score with MENSA

Timeline

HR Consultant & Interim HR Executive

TEKsystems/Verizon
02.2026 - Current

Care taker

My father
05.2025 - 02.2026

HR Manager

Akwel Automotive
11.2024 - 05.2025

HR consultant

Geely
06.2024 - 10.2024

HR consultant

TEKsystems / Verizon
09.2023 - 03.2024

HR Director

Hedin Mobility Group
10.2022 - 06.2023

Head of HR Operations / Group Head of Learning

Alektum Group AB
09.2019 - 10.2022

HR Manager

Akzo Nobel AB
02.2016 - 09.2019

HR Director Nordics

Securitas
01.2014 - 12.2014

Nordic HR Director

DHL Supply Chain
02.2013 - 12.2014

HR Manager

DHL Supply Chain
02.2010 - 09.2013

Senior Expert

Deutsche Post AG
03.2008 - 02.2010

Training Expert

DHL
06.2004 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources

Mittuniversitetet

Certificate of Higher Education - Radio DJ

Akademi Båstad

Certificate of Higher Education - German

University of Gothenburg

Diploma of Higher Education - Sulture in Ancient Greece

University of Gothenburg
Johan Börjesson