Management Team
In current position since 2002; employed with Silex since 2000
Edvard Kälvesten has more than 20 years of experience in the MEMS industry. Before founding Silex in 2000, he was research manager at the Swedish company Acreo. He also held an R&D position at RADI Medical. Kälvesten has filed numerous patents and patent-pending applications. He founded Silex in year 2000 with four fellow MEMS experts from KTH and Acreo.
In current position since 2006; employed with Silex since 2004
Tomas Bauer has an outstanding record of deploying successful strategies in the sales of complex technical solutions and manufacturing services. He has played an important role in shaping the global foundry business strategy of Silex and has made a significant contribution to the overall growth of the company. Prior to joining Silex, Tomas held positions with Temex and Ericsson Microelectronics.
In current position since 2008; employed with Silex since 2008
Roland Nilsson has had a long career in executive-level financial positions. Most recently, he served as Corporate Controller for Kidde Sweden AB in Stockholm, Corporate Controller for Elekta Instrument AB, and Financial Manager for AB Marabou.
In current position since 2019; employed with Silex since 2006
Ulf Cedergren has over 15 years of experience in the MEMS industry. With different roles within Silex Manufacturing Organization, Ulf was appointed VP Manufacturing in 2010. Ulf Cedergren has been a key person for developing Silex Operation, including organization, manufacturing systems as well as building the capacity and capability needs for Silex continuous growth.
In current position since 2016; employed with Silex since 2016
Matts is a person with a passion to improve business results through cross functional engagement and employee involvement. With a background in both Operations and R&D in the Semiconductor, MEMS and Medical device industries, Matts delivers substantial business profitability by driving development and continuous improvements. Matts has a PhD in Solid State Electronics from Uppsala University. Prior to joining Silex, Matts held positions with Ericsson Microelectronics, Infineon and StJude Medical Inc.
In current position since 2017; employed at Silex since 2002
Håkan Westin has more than 15 years of experience in the MEMS industry. He has an outstanding expertise in successfully developing fully integrated manufacturing process flows for Silex foundry customers. Since joining Silex in 2002, Håkan has personally overseen the completion of hundreds of customized MEMS manufacturing programs at Silex.
Starting as Project Manager at Silex, Håkan was appointed Group Manager in 2006 and Technical Director of Customer Program Management in 2011. Since March 2017, Håkan is Vice President of Customer Product Development. He has played a pivotal role in taking strategically important customer products from concept phase to mass production at Silex and has made a significant contribution to developing key process capabilities at Silex.
Håkan has a Master of Science in Technical Physics from Uppsala University.
In current position since 2017; employed with Silex since 2004
Martin Hedström has over 20 years of experience in the MEMS industry and prior to joining Silex Microsystems in 2004 he held positions with several European MEMS companies.
Starting as a customer program manager at Silex, Martin Hedström was responsible for developing customized MEMS processes and ramping several products from concept demonstration to mass production before he was appointed Director of Production in 2006. In 2008 Martin Hedström was leading the project to build Silex’ 200 mm production line, which was a key event for the company’s establishment as a leading Pure-Play MEMS Foundry. After completion of the fab construction in 2010 he was responsible manager for setting up manufacturing of Silex key customers on the new 200 mm line. Martin’s extensive background in MEMS process development and volume production has been key for the growth of Silex Microsystems over the last decade.
Martin has a Master of Science degree in Materials Physics from Uppsala University.
In current position since 2011; employed with Silex since 2000
Dr Svedin is responsible for the strategic technology development at Silex and is also acting patent portfolio manager.
As a Six Sigma Black belt with excellent problem-solving skills he has successfully completed a significant amount of development and improvement projects for Silex most challenging customer programs. He has played an indispensable role in the development of many of Silex’ key process technologies that today are the core of the company’s value proposition, such as the Sil-Via®, Met-Via®, low temp Eutectic bonding, temporary carrier bonding and more.
In current position since 2018, employed with Silex since 2018
Anders Holm has 30 years’ experience in the field of supply chain management, sourcing and production, he has a solid track record of building and operating supply organizations which efficiently support company strategies and targets. Prior to joining Silex, Anders held various positions with Ericsson, Bosch, Linde gas and Electrolux. Anders has a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm
In current position since 2020, employed with Silex since 2020
Erica Falsen has over 20 years’ broad experience in the field of human resources including more than 12 years’ experience in international, fast moving and changing environments. Prior to joining Silex, Erica held positions with 3M, Brightstar, Svenska Spel AB and Capitel Rekrytering AB. Erica has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Stockholm University.
Born 1982, MSc.
In current position since 2019; employed with Silex since 2019
Johan Borg has held several financial positions in international environments throughout his career. Prior to joining Silex, he held positions with EF Education First, Gränges and Sapa. Johan has a Master of Science degree in Management and Economics of Innovation from Chalmers University of Technology.
In current position since 2019; employed with Silex since 2008
Starting as Project Manager in 2008, he later transitioned to developing the Silex suite of generic process technologies in the R&D department.
Daniel was appointed Vice President of Customer Integration Engineering (CIE) in 2019. His function and role in the company constitutes a critical bridge between the technical and commercial side of the customer-facing teams at Silex. Daniel’s role ensures that customers can utilize the most competitive process technologies and know-how available at Silex through the structuring of our MEMS Foundry programs for the most efficient execution and success rate.
Daniel has a Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology and a Master of Social Science in Business Economics from Uppsala University.
In current position since 2018; employed at Silex since 2004
Thomas Ericson has more than 20 years of experience in the MEMS industry and has prior to joining Silex Microsystems in 2004 held key positions within MEMS R&D and Biomedical startup companies.
At Silex he has successfully been responsible for developing and setting up several of Silex customer products for production and has been central in developing many of Silex MEMS process capabilities. After starting as Project Manager; Thomas has been Group Manager of Customer Product Development and Director of Design and Process, before assuming his current position.
Thomas has a Master of Science in Technical Physics from Uppsala University
