I am a business professional working in Japan, originally from Stockholm, Sweden. I’ve been to Japan several times and moved here in 2014 to take a two year MBA degree. The reason I chose Japan and Doshisha University is very simple, I love the fantastic treats Japan has to offer. I have a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Södertörn University and I’ve also been studying the Japanese language. Before coming to Japan I worked in IKEA of Sweden.

Personal Profile

I am a curious, emphatic and strong-minded person. I’ve been told I have:

• Ability to Excel in a Multi-Cultural Environment
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Personal and Professional Integrity

In addition to this, I’ve been told to be calm and have a cool temper. I also believe myself to be thoughtful and analytical. I like to cultivate myself with education, sports, and meeting new people.

Looking towards the future

After taking the MBA degree and working in Japan for a couple of years, I´d like to have a meaningful job and would like to improve Swedens international business relations. My dream is to be able to use the unique knowledge I’ve gained to make the world a better place to live in.

What I’m doing now

• Working as a controller in the finance department of Daimler Trucks Asia in Kawasaki, one of the leading automotive companies in Asia.
• Contents writing and blogging about my experiences in Japan.

What I have done

Employments

• (2018-) Operations Controller at Mitsubishi Fuso (Daimler Trucks Asia)
• (2016-2018) Team leader at Pasona Art Now (Pasona)
• (2016) Commercial and Investment Office at the Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo – Trainee
• (2015) Doshisha University – Graduate Teaching Assistant
• (2012-2015) IKEA Sweden & IKEA Japan – CR Specialist/Retail  Salesperson
• (2011-2014) Kojo Ki-Aikido – Accountant

Awards (See link!)

• (2014) Doshisha University Graduate School Scholarship Award
• (2014) JASSO scholarship for graduate students
• (2014) Scholarship for studies in Japan – Sweden Japan Foundation
• (2013) Price for the best financial essay in Sweden- Finansförbundet

Education

• (2014-2016) MBA (Global Business and Management Studies), Doshisha Business School
• (2009-2012) BSc in Business and Economics, International Business Management, Södertörns Högskola University
• (2009-2010) Japanese Language Studies, Stockholm University

Certificates

• (2015) Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2
• (2013) TOEFL iBT- Test of English as a Foreign Language. Internet-Based Test – 105
• (2012) Club instructor-education, Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation
• (2010) Group instructor-education, Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation

Other competencies

I’ve been an instructor for an Aikido club for many years. I like following the financial market and investing in stocks.

• Japan. I know the Japanese language and business culture
• Customer relations. During my professional experience, I’ve worked with maintaining and improving relations with customers
• Awards. Due to my unwavering will, I’ve won several awards, including best financial thesis in Sweden (2012)

Interests (See Link!)

My interests include Reading, Writing, Running, Cycling, Outdoor Trekking, and gathering Goshuin.

Languages

• Swedish – Fluent
• English – Fluent
• Japanese – Business Proficiency
• German – Beginner