Management Associates

SACC San Diego offers qualified Swedish students the opportunity to work as Management Associates for the Chamber during a period of six months. The positions offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable real world experience and business related skills as well as developing a professional network in a region with some of the world’s most prominent telecommunication-, life science- and cleantech industry clusters.   

The interns work closely with the Board of Directors but are the executors of the Chamber’s initiatives, projects, events, and most operational activities as well as ensuring the overall success and effectiveness of SACC San Diego. Read more about our current staff below. 

Moa Ljungqvist Finance & Operations	Gustav Klinton Marketing & Communication	Lovisa Svensson Business Development: Life Science & Members	Christopher Bratt Business Development: Cleantech	Klara Grånäs Event Management
operations@sacc-sandiego.org +1 (858) 262 1309	marketing@sacc-sandiego.org +1 (858) 262 0301	development@sacc-sandiego.org +1 (858) 262 0833	greenconnections@sacc-sandiego.org +1 (858) 262 1986	​event@sacc-sandiego.org +1 (858) 262 1626
Moa grew up in Västerås, Sweden. She received her B.Sc. in Business Administration from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg and is currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Financial Management at Uppsala University. Alongside her studies Moa has been involved in several student associations. During her bachelor, she worked as a management consultant as well as with financial reporting at the student run consulting firm HandelsConsulting. In Uppsala she was involved in a project promoting female networking. On her resume you will also find that she has held several positions with strong analytical focus, at companies such as Volvo GTT, ICA and Bombardier Transporation. ​ Moa has a great interest in international business and has visited California numerous times. She has also studied in Santa Barbara. In her spare time she enjoys working out and appreciates good food.  At SACC San Diego Moa will be responsible for the daily operations of the chamber as well as the financial reporting.	Gustav was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. In 2015 he received his B.Sc from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg  with a specialization in Marketing where he also went on to receive an M.Sc in Marketing & Consumption. During his Bachelor, he did an exchange term at the University of Salamanca in Spain, and attended summer courses at the University of Cambridge. He was also involved with the student union at the Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law (HHGS). Furthermore, he has worked part time at Mölnlycke Healthcare, Collector Bank and Volvo Cars. ​ When not studying or working, Gustav enjoys movies, reading and relaxing with friends and family. He is also an avid fan of Ice Hockey, and former player. Another of passion is travelling, although this is his first time in California. He is looking forward to combining his interest in marketing and communication with San Diego life, and all that it has to offer.   At SACC San Diego Gustav will be responsible for Marketing and Communication. ​	Lovisa is originally from Gothenburg, Sweden. She recently graduated from Lund University with a B.Sc. in Business and Economics, Major in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management.   Lovisa is particularly interested in the Asian market, specifically China. In China she has studied the Chinese economy and society, as well as Mandarin. When she wrote her bachelor thesis she received a scholarship and traveled to Shanghai to conduct interviews in order to better understand the challenges Swedish entrepreneurs are facing when establishing abroad.   After graduating, Lovisa was recruited to become the CEO for a start-up company based in Ideon Science Park in Lund. The company’s main focus was life science, which went hand in hand with Lovisa’s interest in technology, start-ups and new innovations.   When not working or studying, Lovisa enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends. Traveling and exploring the world is one of her other passions. She loves to see new places and meet new people from around the world.   At SACC, Lovisa will mainly be responsible for business development, focusing on life science but she will also handle the membership relations.	Christopher was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. In 2016 he received his B. Sc. in Business Administration from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg with a specialization in Marketing. During his bachelor he also spent an exchange semester at KU Leuven, Belgium. ​At the moment, Christopher is pursuing his M.Sc. in Management Studies at Stockholm Business School.   Alongside his studies, Christopher has been working within the bank sector. Among his former employers one can find Nordea and Swedbank, two of Swedens largest banks. During his time there, Christopher improved his understanding of the financial sector.   Moreover, Christopher has also been successfully involved in the Swedish soccer club Gårda BK where he served as a director between 2013-2017. His passion for soccer started at an early age and he played at a professional level until 2010. Christopher prefers to stay active and appreciates all types of sports. During his time in San Diego he will try to learn how to surf.   At SACC San Diego Christopher will be the project coordinator of Green Connections 2017	Klara is originally from Stockholm, Sweden. She recently received her B.Sc. in International Business from Copenhagen Business School. During her time at Copenhagen Business School, she spent one semester as an exchange student at Queensland University of Technology in Australia with a focus on Economics and Finance. During her exchange, Klara also took the opportunity to travel through Australia, New Zealand and parts of Southeast Asia which increased her passion for travelling and experiencing new cultures. During her studies, Klara has worked part time at a marketing firm as a Sales and Marketing Associate. She has also volunteered for different student organizations involved with the B.Sc. in International Business program.   Aside from school Klara likes to stay active through different kinds of sports. For most part of her upbringing she has been engaged in Track and Field where she has both been exercising and competing herself in addition to being a coach for kids. Klara also has an interest in politics, and likes to follow different public debates. At SACC San Diego, Klara will be project coordinator of the events during the fall