Andreas Sigurdsson

Current

Relationship Manager at Nordea Bank, Shanghai Branch

Past

Independent Business Consultant at Myself
Co-Founder & Entrepreneur at MindValue

Education

East China Normal University
Chalmers tekniska högskola
Chalmers tekniska högskola

National Chiao Tung University

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Andreas Sigurdsson’s Summary

Adventurous entrepreneur currently working with corporate banking for Nordea Bank AB's Shanghai branch.

Has experience from working with and starting China related projects in both Sweden and Asia. Have participated in company boards and adviced start-ups. Enjoy identifying new and emerging business opportunities and make it happen.

Background and experiences has provided a good understanding of both business and culture in Asia (or at least an understanding of what is not understood!). Has professional and industry experience ranging from C++ programmer 1999, Telecom analyst in Taiwan 2004, market consultancy 2007 and corporate banking now.

Been in contact with Asia since 2001. Worked in Taiwan 2003/2004 as head of an office in Hsinchu, and then for Sony Ericsson in Taipei with a ODM project. Moved to Shanghai February 2007 and worked in projects with Octagon and companies in both Sweden and Russia.

Andreas Sigurdsson’s Specialties:

analysis, business development, strategy, planning, intellectual property, management, entrepreneurship, innovation, market research, financing

Andreas Sigurdsson’s Experience

Relationship Manager

Nordea Bank, Shanghai Branch

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NDA; Banking industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Independent Business Consultant

Myself

(Management Consulting industry)

February 2007 — February 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Worked with business development and marketing projects - main focus on early stage technologies and innovations, but also marketing towards Chinese customers. Projects ranged from mobile applications to online technology licenses. Work involved market and feasibility study, design of suitable market communication material and approach, strategies and partnership arrangements.
Co-Founder & Entrepreneur

MindValue

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2006 — March 2007 (1 year 3 months)

Co-founder of MindValue, a high tech venture that originated from Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship in Sweden. The role as entrepreneur meant being involved in most areas such as finding business opportunities, establishing relations, strategic planning, high tech marketing, business planning, business plan presentations for investors etc. Company went from two to seven employees in one year.

Andreas Sigurdsson’s Education

East China Normal University

Chinese Language 2007 — 2007

Studied the Chinese language for one semester in Shanghai.
Chalmers tekniska högskola

Master , Entrepreneurship and innovation , 2005 — 2006

A unique venture creation program only accepting 20 students every year. Combine theory and practice to develop skills in transforming a promising idea into a successful high-tech venture. Developed skills in financial analysis, management, IP law and strategy. Master thesis titled "Business Development of project MindValue" and consisted of a detailed market study of opportunities and segmentation, a technical study focusing on the risk of imitation and uniqueness, and finally a complete business plan.
Chalmers tekniska högskola

Master , Industrial Engineering and management , 2001 — 2006

An education combining technology and science with economy and management. Focus on Information Technology and Innovations Management

Activities and Societies:

- Reactivated i-Bild, a non-active photo club
- Active in China related discussions
- Started non-profit organisation DestinationAsia
National Chiao Tung University

Exchange student , Management , 2003 — 2004