Magnus Gafvert is a international business professional with extensive experience across corporate management, sales, marketing, and risk and security management. Throughout his career, he has worked in global environments and developed a strong understanding of complex organizations and international business dynamics. His background includes strategic planning, relationship management, and supporting organizations in navigating risk and change. He is committed to contributing with a pragmatic, collaborative, and long-term perspective in the work he does.
Career Highlights
- Recognized for combining commercial leadership with strategic risk and security advisory across global markets.
- Led international business growth and transformation initiatives in technology and security organizations, including publicly listed companies.
- Extensive experience supporting multinational clients with complex security, risk management, and global account strategies across the Nordics and globally.
Work Experience
Magnus Gafvert is an international business and security leader with experience spanning executive management, global sales, and strategic advisory. He currently serves as Director Nordics at Pinkerton, where he supports multinational clients with strategic risk management, global security services, and complex account development.
Prior to joining Pinkerton, Magnus held several senior leadership roles within the security and defence sectors. At Securitas Technology, he served as National Sales Manager, leading national growth and strategic client development. He also held the position of Vice President Marketing and Sales for a business unit within Saab, the Swedish defence and security company, where he was a member of the boards of the company’s national entities in the United States and India.
Magnus has built a long and distinguished career within Securitas, holding multiple leadership roles and working extensively with large enterprise clients on complex, integrated security solutions. His background reflects deep expertise in leading international teams, developing strategic partnerships, and operating in highly demanding and security-sensitive environments.
Across his career, Magnus has built extensive experience leading international teams, developing strategic partnerships, and working closely with senior stakeholders and boards in global organizations, including within the security and defense-related sectors.
Education and Training
Human Resources Management and Services, Linkoping University
Skills
- International Business Development
- Global Account & Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Risk & Security Advisory
- Executive Leadership & organizational Transformation
- Board & Senior Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
- Sales & Commercial Strategy
- Cross- Functional Leadership
- Change Management
Affiliations
ASIS (member)
Languages
Swedish, English