Sweden’s mechanical and industrial engineering sector underpins everything from advanced manufacturing and powertrain development to consumer products and industrial automation. These organizations operate global supply chains, embedded systems, OT environments, and increasingly cloud-connected engineering platforms. Cybersecurity leaders in this industry must secure both IT and operational technology while enabling innovation, efficiency, and long-term industrial competitiveness.
David Larsson — Chief Information Security Officer, Aurobay (Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB)
David Larsson leads information security at Aurobay, where he has built secure, scalable cloud environments and automated processes to accelerate time-to-revenue. His experience includes leading European infrastructure teams, establishing DevSecOps practices through CI/CD and automation, and evaluating technologies to streamline engineering operations. His leadership style emphasizes structure, clarity, and pragmatic decision-making in globally distributed, technology-driven environments.
Rey Rahbar — Chief Information Security Officer, Husqvarna Group
Rey Rahbar serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Husqvarna Group, bringing extensive executive leadership experience from global industrial and consumer manufacturing organizations. Her background spans global IT security leadership, digital transformation, portfolio governance, DevOps frameworks, and ISO-driven security programs across multinational enterprises. She combines strategic risk management with operational stability to support large-scale industrial operations and product innovation.
Malcolm Standen — Chief Information Security Officer, Siemens
Malcolm Standen leads cybersecurity at Siemens with a strong focus on protecting critical infrastructure, industrial systems, and global operations. His work spans IT, OT, and product security, supported by comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks aligned with international standards such as ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST, and regulatory requirements including GDPR and NIS. He emphasizes cybersecurity as a business enabler, resilience driver, and cultural foundation across complex industrial ecosystems.
Lars J Andersson — Chief Information Security Officer, Dometic
Lars J Andersson is a senior information security professional with more than two decades of experience in risk management, governance, audit, and business continuity. At Dometic, he leads the global ISMS, integrates security into cloud transformation initiatives, and supports mergers and acquisitions from due diligence through implementation. His approach balances compliance, operational resilience, and business enablement across a globally distributed manufacturing organization.
David Axelsson — IT Architect and Security Manager (CISO), Inwido AB
David Axelsson is responsible for Inwido’s group-wide information security program, with a strong focus on business-oriented and holistic security. His work emphasizes protecting what matters most to the organization while ensuring security contributes directly to business value. By aligning security initiatives with operational priorities, he supports secure growth across a large industrial group operating in multiple markets.
Securing Sweden’s Industrial and Engineering Backbone
Mechanical and industrial engineering organizations face cybersecurity challenges that extend far beyond traditional IT. Embedded systems, production environments, intellectual property, and global supplier networks demand security leaders who understand both engineering realities and modern cyber risk. The CISOs highlighted here play a critical role in protecting Sweden’s industrial foundation while enabling innovation, resilience, and long-term global competitiveness.