Michael Wallenius

Strategic Management Consultant | Business Transformation | Leadership & Growth

Driving Change – Scaling Businesses – Delivering Results

With over 30 years of experience in business development, leadership, and organizational transformation, I specialize in helping businesses navigate change, scale operations, and drive strategic growth.

As a consultant, interim executive, and entrepreneur, I work across defense, IoT, medtech, telecom, and IT, bringing practical solutions, strong leadership, and a structured approach to complex challenges.

🔹 Business & Digital Transformation
🔹 Interim Leadership & Change Management
🔹 Project & Agile Program Management
🔹 Scaling Startups & Driving Growth
🔹 CxO & Board-Level Advisory

Key Experience

🚀 Founder & CEO, Nerio Defense AB – Developing electronics & software for defense applications.
🚀 Founder & CEO, CMW Management AB – Providing management consultancy in leadership, strategy & business transformation.

Notable Leadership & Consulting Roles:
✅ Business Consultant, Vinnter AB – IoT, medtech, and telecom business strategy.
✅ CEO, CronLab Ltd – IT security cloud services & international expansion.
✅ Managing Director, Hogia Handelssystem AB – Company restructuring & leadership.
✅ CIO, Sahlgrenska Academy – IT transformation & security.
✅ Regional Manager, Crepido Systems AB – Business growth & sales leadership.
✅ CTO & Co-Founder, Red Message AB – Scaling a tech startup across Europe.

I have also worked with Volvo Cars, Göteborg Energi, and Telia Mobile, leading IT, digitalization, and business transformation initiatives.

Core Competencies

📊 Business Strategy & Growth Planning
🚀 Leadership, Team Development & Change Management
📈 Agile & Waterfall Project Management (Certified Scrum Master & Product Owner)
🔍 Digital Transformation & Innovation
📋 Board & Executive Advisory

Tools & Methods: JIRA, Aha Roadmaps, AWS, Atlassian Suite, ITIL

Education & Certifications

🎓 MBA, Innovation Management – Blekinge Tekniska Högskola
🎓 MSc, Applied Physics – Chalmers University of Technology
📜 Certified Scrum Master & Product Owner | CEO & Board Work Certified
📜 Digital Transformation – BCG & Darden University

Beyond Work

🏅 Squad Leader, Swedish Home Guard (Reconnaissance Company)
💪 Endurance Athlete – 3x Finisher of “En Svensk Klassiker”
🌍 Board Member & Advisor in Multiple Organizations

Let’s Work Together

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📍 Based in Gothenburg | Available for global engagements

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