Torbjörn Schön

About Torbjörn Schön

What I bringI’ve spent 25+ years leading growth, innovation, and change across industries – from cloud and retail to defense and deep tech. Whether launching a purpose-driven retail venture or shaping next-gen AI architecture, I bring: Calm, hands-on leadership in complex environments Strategic clarity in times of transformation A deep belief in building businesses that reflect identity, integrity, and impact What I do today At Hästens, I help Nordic-born entrepreneurs in the U.S. launch their own high-end stores through a turnkey concept that blends cultural roots with timeless design. It’s not classic retail – it’s legacy entrepreneurship, without the daily grind. At Echo Alpha, I support mission-critical initiatives to make autonomous AI systems trustworthy and resilient – working across military and commercial applications in a complex, interconnected threat landscape.🤝 Let’s connectWhether you’re building a personal legacy or a technological breakthrough – let’s talk. Message me here on LinkedIn or email me at t••••••••@executiveconsulting.se to share what you’re working on, and let’s see if I can support your next step.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Echo Alpha

   Mar 2025 — Present · Stockholm, SE

   Building the next generation of trust in autonomous AI systems – for defense and high-stakes industries.At Echo Alpha, we’re focused on solving one of the most pressing issues in AI: how to ensure reliability, control, and resilience in autonomous technology.As co-founder, I help shape the company’s strategic direction, partnerships and value creation model. My role includes:– Leading market positioning in defense, aviation, and industrial sectors– Engaging with tech leaders and governments on trusted AI deployment– Bridging technical innovation with business architecture and growth strategyWe believe autonomy without trust is a threat – and with Echo Alpha, we’re designing the frameworks that make autonomous systems dependable in the real world.

Education

• Försvarshögskolan

  DL, Developmental Leadership

  2007 — 2007

• Soltorgskolan

  Technical Collage, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1986 — 1989

• Karolinska Institutet

  PhD project: Leadership development program

  2007 — 2008

• Dalarna University

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

  1989 — 1993

• Credensa

  UGL, Understanding Group and Leader

  2008 — 2008

• Hyper Island

  Digital Acceleration certificate, Digital Accelaration

  2017 — 2017

• Mindset

  Leadership/ law/ financial analysis

  2004 — 2005

• Grant Thornton

  Board Member course

  2009 — 2009

• Novare Leadership

  The Board Program - Framgångsrikt styrelsearbete

• NLP Network

  NLP Practitioner, NLP

  2017 — 2017

• Swedish Armed Forces

  Parachute Ranger School

  1990 — 1991

Skills

• Coaching
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Management Consulting
• Crm
• Direct Sales
• Entrepreneurship
• Sales Process
• Consulting
• Marketing Strategy
• General Management
• Leadership
• Training
• Product Management
• New Business Development
• Networking
• Saas
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Key Account Management
• International Sales
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• Business Development
• Professional Mentoring
• Business Networking
• Project Management
• Channel
• Cloud Computing
• Wireless
• Management
• Account Management
• Mobile Devices
• Strategic Partnerships
• Mentoring
• Business Alliances
• Channel Partners
• Transformational Leadership
• Negotiation
• Sales