Joakim Wallin

Leads the company's commercial strategy and business development with a focus on: o International expansion o Strategic partnerships o Commercial agreements o Public affairs and public relations o Ukraine – market focus and business development

Led the agency’s international defence business, agreements, and partnerships, with full responsibility for strategic direction and execution. Provided both strategic and operational leadership at the intersection of politics, industry, and international relations, driving initiatives to strengthen Sweden’s position as a trusted and competitive defence partner. • Negotiated and led complex intergovernmental defence agreements with partners across Europe, Asia and within NATO cooperation frameworks. • Pioneered and implemented new export and contract models for defence materiel, enabling several major international deals for Swedish industry. • Directed FMV’s support and partnership with Ukraine, including the negotiation of the intergovernmental agreement signed at the NATO Summit in Vilnius (2023).

Held operational responsibility for Sweden’s defence export, promotion, and government-to-government sales activities. Member of the agency’s executive management team. Contributed to building the organization from its inception and establishing an effective, trusted agency of about 45 employees. Worked in close coordination with the Government Offices of Sweden, industry, and international partners. Key assignments and achievements • Helped establish an efficient and credible export agency with strong trust from both the Swedish Government and defence industry – confirmed by the Swedish Agency for Public Management’s (Statskontoret) evaluation in 2014. • Led negotiations for several major defence export contracts, including follow-on sales of the Gripen fighter aircraft.

Held several senior positions within the GRIPEN fighter aircraft programme, spanning technology, project management, commercial negotiations, and line management. Responsible for the procurement, delivery, and continuous development of the Gripen system for Sweden, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Thailand, as well as for the Airborne Early Warning (AEW) system domain. Key assignments and achievements • Contributed to establishing Gripen as a competitive and trusted multirole fighter system on the international market. • Led complex multi-billion SEK development and procurement projects in collaboration with Saab, GKN (formerly Volvo Aero), General Electric, and other key industry partners. • Oversaw key technology domains including propulsion, flight control systems, avionics, weapons integration, and simulators. • Appointed Deputy Programme Director and Project Manager for the entire Gripen Programme in 2005, with leadership responsibility for approximately 150 staff members.