An interview with CDT’s new associated project manager, Annica Bray

Tell us a little bit about your background?

I studied and worked as a teacher and journalist, but for the last +20 years I have worked as a consultant in telecom, the mining and energy industry in Sweden and the world. I have specialized in project management, organizational development and boardroom professionalism. Today, I work in the board of Skellefteå Kraft and Skellefteå Kraft Fibernät. Business development and innovations interest me a lot and for many years I have had assignments as an assessor for Vinnova in their calls for tenders.

Which projects are you working in and what are you doing more specifically?

I work in the Digital City Development project as a project coordinator. My mission is to drive the process and also ensure that all project participants feel included. I also have a role in the 5G healthcare project where my task is to get SMEs to use our test environment, which of course includes spreading knowledge about the project and the opportunities it offers.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

My great passion is riding, so every now and then I try to find time for that. In addition, I spend most of my spare time in Bygdeträsk where we have built a cabin. There is still a lot left to work on there. Our dogs take a lot of time and then I try to spend time with children and grandchildren as much as I can. If time allows, I listen to science podcasts or an entertaining book.