Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.
We have over 10 000 unique stories to tell what it is like to be part of Lantmännen. These are just a few examples of all the innovative, driven and curious people, the cream of the crop, who work here.
Arne Gimmini
Head of Sustainability, Aspen Group - Lantmännen Energy Sector, Stanford-Le-Hope, UK
"Lantmännen is GREAT, FUN, and full of POSSIBILITIES."
Read more about Arne's journey from Dithmarschen to "Down Under" to the UK.
Fredrik Pettersson
Mill Master, Lantmännen Biorefineries, Norrköping, Sweden
"I’m supposed to be the expert, but 'Mill Master' just sounds cooler."
Jessika Häggling
Site manager, Swecon, Umeå, Sweden
"With the word openness as a value, I know that it’s a good thing to have a voice here. And that it’s okay to speak out with ideas and opinions to make our company develop. It’s in Lantmännen’s DNA to contribute, and that is pretty cool."
Karin Friman
Product developer – Food ingredients, Lantmännen Biorefineries, Lidköping, Sweden
“The most interesting about my job is that the tasks are so varied and to have the opportunity to be part of the future, such as plant-based proteins. Being involved in projects related to operation and optimization and investigating how changes and optimizations potentially affect the properties of the end products is also interesting!”
Adnan Zeljkovic
Grain Trader, Lantmännen Agriculture
Malmö, Sweden
”I wanted to work for an international company with a focus on the future. Lantmännen offered me great opportunities to learn, develop and be part of “Reimagine the world of grain” How could I say no to that?”
Learn more about Adnan's developmental journey here.
Nina Tuomikangas
Project Manager Innovation, R&D
Stockholm, Sweden
"Lantmännen is an incredibly company, my time here has been the best years of my career. We have strong values, investments in sustainability and ambitious goals."
Klara Ahlström
Head of Lantmännen Finance Department, Malmö, Sweden
" Lantmännen is truly a company that makes an impression, with its roots in Swedish agriculture and the fact that we care about the planet. It feels like it permeates our entire Group, and it makes me proud to say that I work at Lantmännen, which is usually also met with positive feedback. It is great to see the development Lantmännen has made and to be a part of it!"
Here you can read more about Klara's role and drives.
Helena Storsten
Sustainability Manager, Swecon
Stockholm, Sweden
"Working at Lantmännen and Swecon means collaboration across sectors, constant development, freedom and trust."
Learn more about Helena's journey from Trainee to Sustainability Manager here.
Olli Lavikka
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Lantmännen Cerealia
Stockholm, Sverige
"Lantmännen is best described as value led, professional and a leader in sustainability."
Learn more about Olli and his advice on making a career at Lantmännen here.
Märta Gjörtler
Property Manager, Lantmännen Real Estate, Malmö, Sweden
As property manager at Lantmännen Real Estate, you are really in the center of events - and that suits Märta Gjörtler perfectly: "I really enjoy when there is a lot going on - managing and developing properties together with my colleagues at Lantmännen Real Estate, as well as with the businesses". Working as a property manager covers a lot - from budget responsibility and operations adaptations to re- and new constructions, monitoring the market, procurement, and public authority topics.
Tarra Nilsson
Manager IT Support Center, Lantmännen, Stockholm, Sweden
We asked Tarra which experiences sha has brought with her from previous roles at Lantmännen: “The network of contacts and the understanding that Lantmännen is a large Group, with different focuses in different operations, but above all that we help and support each other regardless of role. I have the sense that everyone wants things to go well for Lantmännen and for our Swedish farmers – our owners. Another aspect I take with me is to dare trying new things. Lantmännen has so many exciting challenges and opportunities. You just need the courage to ask!”
Jakob Söderström
Innovation Manager, Group Functions R&D, Stockholm, Sweden
“One of the main reasons why I love working at Lantmännen is the ability to make a difference. We are a cooperative, which means that we not only focus on the next quarterly report, but that we also put emphasis on driving long term innovation throughout the entire company. Owning the value chain, from field to fork, for me means endless possibilities!”
Merle Poolamets
Business Process Manager Finance, Lantmännen Cerealia, Tallinn, Estonia
"The quality I value the most in my colleagues is an open mind - that makes the development work much easier and more enjoyable. For me it is important to talk openly with the colleagues about good things, but also “put the fish on the table”, i.e. shed light on important and sometimes tough challenges, and then together find a fun way to find solutions."
Mats Olsson
Process and Application Manager, Kotka, Finland
"According to me, the best thing about Lantmännen is our tasty and healthy products and the international work environment. The things I value the most with my job, as a Process and Application Manager at the crisp bread factory in Kotka, is the fact that it is challenging and extremely varied. If you wish to pursue a career at Lantmännen, my best tip is to have the courage to take on challenges, to acknowledge mistakes - and learn from them, to provide encouragement and to be positive."
Pauline Ädel
Group Business Controller, Group Functions, Stockholm, Sweden
“For me, Lantmännen is: the grain value chain, farmers and pride! Working for a company that works with such interesting things as bio-refineries, cultivation and food production and at the same time contributes to the profitability for Swedish farmers, is something that really suits me. I want to be proud of what my employer does and how we create value for our owners - both in the long and short term. And I am really proud of working at Lantmännen.”
Pontus Christerson
Manager Feed Planning, Lantmännen Agriculture, Malmö, Sweden
"The best thing about Lantmännen is that I feel that it is a down to earth company, you are able to try out different opportunities and challenges and it´s ok to fail as long as you learn from your failure. And what I also like about Lantmännen is that it is a sustainable company and I really love that we have this full value chain – from field to fork."
Tiia Ranta
CFO, Lantmännen Cerealia, Stockholm, Sweden
Tiia, CFO at Lantmännen Cerealia, relocated to Sweden from Finland, where she worked at Lantmännen Unibake. When asked what the best thing about her new workplace is, Tiia answered: “Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly. I already feel that I am part of the gang. It is wonderful to see how motivated and skilled my colleagues are in further developing our company. You can really tell that people are proud to work here. I am too.”
Pernilla Rydberg
QEHS manager, Lantmännen Agriculture, Karlstad, Sweden
Pernilla Rydberg started working for Lantmännen’s food sector and later took on a position at the agricultural sector. She says that the best thing about her current role is that it is meaningful in the sense that you are working for a greater cause – Sweden’s food supply. For anyone who is interested in a career with Lantmännen, Pernilla’s advice is to keep your eyes open, be curious and take any chance to be involved in different forums to build your network. "When you have finally worked out what you think is fun and what you want to do, the world is your oyster at Lantmännen", she says.
Davor Zidaric
Fast food expert & Product Developer, Lantmännen Unibake
Sweden
"The best thing about being a product developer in the bakery industry is getting the opportunity to develop and create new bread, and to be part of the value chain and take advantage of our grains, which finally turn into lovely portions for our customers and consumers."
"When I develop new products, I always think portion wise. You have to see the bread as a part of the whole dish and take both filling and function into account. The bread is your canvas and the filling your opportunity to create something unique."
Cristina Bucur
Marketing Manager, Lantmännen Unibake Rumania
"My best career advice is to embrace change – what worked yesterday may not work tomorrow; keep your mind open and be ready to adapt or make changes rapidly. Keep learning – there is a wealth of information available freely today so focus on what is important for you and your growth."
Jesper Burchardt Kristensen
International Sales Development Manager, Lantmännen Unibake, Copenhagen, Denmark
“The international scope of the business, the outlook of developing, new ways of working with International Sales and develop our International Key Accounts was some of the main reasons for joining Lantmännen Unibake. I really enjoy working in a multinational and cross-functional environment as it broadens your horizon. Working in sales, it’s important to have passion for what you sell, and I truly love working for a company that creates tasty, high-quality bakery for today, tomorrow and the future.”
Ulrika Forsberg Brikell
Plant Manager, Lantmännen Unibake, Örebro, Sweden'
"The best part of my job at Lantmännen Unibake is that I have a stimulating and challenging work environment where no day is the same, and I have very friendly and competent colleagues. I have the opportunity to influence and be part of driving the company forward, which I find enjoyable and important."
Read more about what our values means to Ulrika here (and what her favorite product is)
IT at Lantmännen
IT at Lantmännen has a vision that sounds: "Together Towards Smarter Ways of Working". Here you can listen to what some of the IT colleagues at Lantmännen have to say about IT's world of possibilities, about going digital from field to fork as well as how we do IT at Lantmännen.
