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Björn Johrén

Critic · DISC type C
Head of IT at Max Matthiessen
📍 Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden

Björn Johrén is a strategic IT and Security leader at Max Matthiessen with over 20 years of experience. A graduate of Stockholm University, he specializes in transforming IT operations to a cloud-first architecture and is a frequent speaker on AI and cybersecurity. People often describe him as resourceful, solution-oriented, and communicative.

Outside of his professional life, Björn has a passion for the Stockholm-based sports club AIK and holds a keen interest in human nature. This personal interest complements his professional focus on the human elements of cybersecurity.

Unique fact: He has built his own house from the ground up.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Head of IT
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden
Personality Overview

How Björn shows up

Information Seeker
ROI Driven
Precise

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Björn cares about

AI in Cybersecurity
As an "AI Advocate" and speaker, he discusses AI's role in both enabling threats and enhancing security, questioning its impact on the human workforce.
Business-Focused Security
He champions the view that cybersecurity is a core business function, focusing on delivering value by reducing risk and enabling secure digital transformation.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Head of IT
Max Matthiessen
3-2022
Chief Security Officer
Max Matthiessen
3-2022 - 3-2025
Chief Information Security Officer
Max Matthiessen
9-2017 - 2-2022
Data Protection Officer
Livförsäkringsbolaget Skandia, ömsesidigt
4-2015 - 9-2017
Management consultant GRC & Chief Security Officer
3gamma
In the press

Media appearances

Max Matthiessen - Leadership Team | The Org. Featured in The Org
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Max Matthiessen rustar för att växa - ny ledningsgrupp utsedd. Featured in MyNewsDesk
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Education
2001 - 2006
Masters
Stockholm University
Education details unavailable
Frans Schartau
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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