Hi there! I'm Rick Hansson, a project manager with over 25 years of experience in Design and Project Management. I've worked across Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US, and I enjoy building and guiding international teams to help companies expand. I thrive in startup environments and in roles where pro-activity and cross-cultural collaboration drive results. Secure speaker.

Rick Hansson

Hi there! I'm Rick Hansson, a project manager with over 25 years of experience in Design and Project Management. I've worked across Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US, and I enjoy building and guiding international teams to help companies expand. I thrive in startup environments and in roles where pro-activity and cross-cultural collaboration drive results. Secure speaker.

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Hi there! I’m Rick Hansson, a project manager with over 25 years of experience in Design and Project Management. I’ve worked across Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US, and I enjoy building and guiding international teams to help companies expand. I thrive in startup environments and in roles where pro-activity and cross-cultural collaboration drive results. Secure speaker.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

AI Development at Apple
January 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Led AI development initiatives in Spain; collaborated with cross-functional teams to support international expansion and innovation; acted as a speaker in secure contexts.
Telecom Sales Manager at Telia
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Led telecom sales team, delivered quality training, and fine-tuned KPI frameworks to improve performance.
Northern Europe Sales Manager at Industrias Ponsa
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Managed major clients across Northern Europe, coordinating sales strategy and execution.
Sales Director at VISgroup
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Led Barcelona sales team of 20+ people; established sales strategies resulting in tripled revenue within a year; hired and expanded the team; created a new reporting model for five offices.
Tech Sales Manager EMEA at Hewlett-Packard
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Managed the EMEA team managers to guarantee high service standards; delivered sales and product training; supported all levels of sales across EMEA; created webinars for end users and resellers; improved Salesforce opportunity/case management; served as single point of contact for storage solutions for EMEA hubs.
Partner Manager at Hewlett-Packard
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Responsible for HP partners in Sweden; coordinated resellers of Servers, Storage and Networking; nurtured unattended partners increasing sales accounts by >40%; monitored partner certification and business process alignment.
Project Manager at BJP Architect
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Managed customer relationships to increase strategic competitiveness and client experience; coordinated architects, engineers and subcontractors; supervised on-site teams up to 15 people; managed budget and marketing activities; contributed to rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
Senior Key Account Manager at Core Computer
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
KAM for top 30 clients; delivered complex integrated solutions; achieved 2 million EUR turnover per year; managed and trained a team of 5; specialized in public tenders; developed VAR channels; negotiated with vendors such as Oracle, Microsoft, Apple to provide optimal solutions.
Project Manager at Real Life Production
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Managed IT consultancy projects; helped clients transform traditional businesses into online platforms; specialized in the creative sector with demanding technical needs; helped startups develop their innovations and strategies.

Education

BBA in Business Administration at Stockholms Universitet
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991
Oracle DBA at Nordic Tech Institute
January 1, 1993 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction