Jenny Elfsberg

Jenny Elfsberg heads up the new innovation community workspace in Mountain View as part of Volvo Group Connected Solutions. The purpose with the hub is to become part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem and collaborate and co-create with different actors in the valley. Jenny and her team focus on mobility and their mission is to explore and innovate with partners such as startups, tech giants, multinational corporations, universities, authorities and decision makes. Jenny has been with Volvo group for 20 years and in her most recent position prior to moving to Silicon Valley in August 2018 she was Director of Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) Emerging Technologies organization since May 2009. Jenny and her global team of 20 research engineers worked to build knowledge and shape the future of the construction industry. The team created a future vision for the company, aiming at triple zeros (zero emissions, zero accidents and zero unplanned stops) and also created the first generations of electric, autonomous and connected concept machines. Jenny has also created a framework and a network with the mission to secure Volvo CE’s innovative capability. Earlier in her career she has held a variety of senior positions, mainly within Engine R&D. Jenny holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Linköping Technical University in Sweden and a Licentiate of Engineering degree in Innovation Engineering from Blekinge Technical University in Sweden. Outside of work, Jenny enjoys most sorts of outdoor activities, learning new things, reading and spending time with family.