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During his third year of study, Andreas was diagno- along with everyone easily. I’ve often been told that
sed with Type 1 diabetes, something most would I’m a good listener and an understanding manager,
consider more than just a small bump in the road. which is heartwarming,” Andreas says about his
But not Andreas. He was hospitalised for a week, leadership style.
decided to face the challenge, and continued his
studies at the same pace as before. When Andreas “But it’s also important to set clear boundaries
graduated with a Master of Science in Mechanical and be explicit about what is expected from the
Engineering, specialising in product development team. Even though I find it easy to get along and
and solid mechanics, he did so without having failed socialise, it’s still important to remember to be a
a single exam. manager and not a friend, as this could complicate
matters,” Andreas continues.
When Andreas started at Epsilon in 2011, he
worked as a design engineer and held this role until Andreas spends many hours at the office, which
2017. A year after joining Sigma Industry South, he suits him well because he likes a fast pace. This
was asked to start, lead, and build a new mechanics is also reflected in his free time. Andreas is very
department in Lund. focused on his family, with his two children involved
in many activities that he enjoys engaging in.
“I enjoyed working as a design engineer, but
leading a group of employees and consultants suits “My family consists of my wife and our two child-
me even better. I like the pace and the constant ren, a nine-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.
opportunity to encourage the group to take on new Much of my spare time is devoted to the children.
challenges and develop the products we can offer to There are activities like football, tennis, swimming,
our clients,” Andreas says about his leadership role. golf, and dance almost every day,” Andreas says
about his family’s busy schedule.
“ There’s room for improvement
everywhere if you have the Andreas is a person who likes to get involved and
courage to question and is good at getting things done. When he’s not on the
evaluate even what works.”

– Andreas Holmgren

When Andreas joined Sigma Industry South in 2016
and became part of the Danir Group again, Sigma
Industry South had around 100 employees and
seven departments. Today, the number is app-
roaching 400 employees across 21 departments,
and it is unlikely to stop there. The familial aspect
remains a large part of the culture, and Andreas
values the fact that the CEO knows everyone’s
name, making the employees feel seen and heard.
This characterises Andreas’ workplace, where
everyone can and wants to have a voice. If someone
wants to initiate a new project, business area, or
something similar, it is wholeheartedly supported by
the management.

“I think I’m a good judge of character, and I get