Our industry expertise

Defence
and security.

Leadership services within the defence and security industry

At Alumni Global, we understand the complex and rapidly evolving defence and security landscape. Combining international reach with strong local market insight, we partner with organisations across the defence and security ecosystem; from innovative defence technology companies and specialist suppliers to established industry leaders and organisations operating in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.

Our expertise spans defence technology, aerospace, cybersecurity, intelligence, critical infrastructure, advanced technologies, and security solutions. Across these sectors, we help organisations secure the leadership required to navigate geopolitical complexity, accelerate innovation, strengthen operational resilience, and deliver long-term strategic growth.

“In an increasingly complex global security environment, defence organisations must balance innovation, operational resilience and strategic growth. Strong leadership has never been more important in navigating this changing landscape.”
— Olof Franck, Partner, Alumni Global

We support our clients by:

  • Identifying and placing strategic leaders who combine commercial acumen, technological expertise, and a deep understanding of the defence and security landscape

  • Supporting organisations through transformation, international expansion, and complex growth phases in highly regulated and security-sensitive environments

  • Building international leadership teams and capabilities across key markets, strengthening organisations' ability to navigate evolving security requirements and geopolitical challenges

  • Enhancing leadership effectiveness through objective assessments and leadership development, helping management teams strengthen decision-making, organisational resilience, and business performance

  • Supporting organisational readiness by ensuring leadership teams, structures, and capabilities are equipped to execute strategic priorities, manage complexity, and respond to evolving defence and security demands

We understand the pace, complexity, and nuance of the defence industry landscape. Our deep knowledge and international network allow us to identify leaders who not only match the needs of your organisation, but also align with regional market dynamics and global ambitions.

Our key strengths

Dedicated team with expertise and long-standing track-record in senior level appointments.

Focus on unique contexts and client requirements to deliver results that offer long-term solutions.

Solid understanding of how to identify and assess leadership candidates with ability to navigate disruption and an ever-changing business landscape.

Some of our clients

Alumni Global works with technology, defence, cybersecurity, software, telecommunications, industrial technology and simulation technology companies across the Nordics. Our clients in this sector include MilDef, Scania, Aimpoint, Scandinavian Astor Group, INVISIO, 4C Strategies, GN Store Nord, AFRY, CAG Group, MSAB, Sivers Semiconductors, Ovzon, Enea, GAIM and B3 Consulting Group.

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Meet our team of experts

We are able to offer market insights, tailored solutions and can help you find the specific competence you need. Through collaboration, a one-firm approach and an extensive network of candidates and referees built since our beginning in 1990, you can trust us to deliver.

 

Our functional expertise

We have broad industry expertise but we have also specialised and built extensive networks within certain functions to add more value to you as our client.

Our services

We assess people for key positions and fine-tune executive teams. Through identifying and developing the right leaders, key competence and leadership, we pave the way for our clients’ success.