For the past 20 years I have led transformation and built high-performing teams, both as a founder of Odd Agency and in various executive roles.
I’m passionate about combining human ingenuity, technology, and collaboration to drive meaningful impact.
From the pyramids to AI-driven breakthroughs, human progress has always been fueled by the creative synergy of people, technology, and continuous learning. History shows us what’s possible when we work together—organizing, innovating, and pushing boundaries beyond what any one individual could achieve. From Roman aqueducts to railroads, from landing on the moon to life-saving vaccines, teamwork and creativity have been the driving forces behind every leap forward.
Today, as machine learning and AI redefine the scope of possibility, human values and empathy are more important than ever. I am passionate about building and empowering high-performing teams that turn bold visions into reality, helping organizations push the boundaries of human potential and make a lasting impact.
BACKGROUND
Selected Experience & Roles
- VP People & Culture | evroc (2023-Present)
Build an organization from scratch to power a digital Europe with a secure, sovereign, and sustainable hyperscale cloud, offering best-in-class services and an exceptional developer experience. - Global Transformation lead | H&M Group (2021-2023)
Partnered with the H&M Group to strengthen and future-proof capabilities, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. Served as an advisory consultant and transformation lead, reporting directly to the CEO and Group Management team. - Strategic Transformation Partner | Ramboll Sweden (2017-2020)
Close collaboration with the CEO and executive team of Ramboll Sweden to identify, design and lead transformation initiatives. - Strategic Transformation Partner | Barncancerfonden (2015-2017)
Developed central functions and leadership capabilities to serve new stage of growth. - People & Capabilities Transformation Partner | WSP (2015-2017)
Identification, design and lead of strategic transformation initiatives focusing on people and capabilties. - Organizational Development & Business Transformation | Grontmij (2009-2012)
Roles: Vice President Organizational Development & Business transformation, Vice President Human Resources Grontmij Group NV - Head of Human Resources | Telia (2004-2006)
Education & Training
- Strategic Marketing Management
Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education - M.Sc. Psychology & Labour Law
Lund University - B.Sc. Business Administration
Växjö University - Communication & Branding
Berghs School of Communication - Creative Workshops & Artistic Learning Education
Södra Stockholms Folkhögskola
I thrive on building and enabling the teams that push the human race forward to make the imaginary possible.
Katarina Svärdhult
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