Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Mats Sköldberg

Head of Technology Volvo Construction Equipment

Mats Sköldberg is Head of Technology for Volvo Construction Equipment, leading the development and delivery of its global technology strategy and continuing the company’s journey into electromobility, connectivity and automation. Mats took on this role in 2023, moving to the company’s headquarters in Eskilstuna, Sweden, after six years as Head of Technology for Volvo CE in China, where he was responsible for the technical research and development for all products in the Chinese market. It was here that he established the Jinan Technology Center in Shandong Province, one of the company’s key innovation hubs. Since joining Volvo CE in 1990, he has participated in or led the research and development of 50 products sold all over the world. Mats has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering design from the University of Mälardalen. He is married with three adult sons and lives outside Eskilstuna, where he enjoys sports and reading.


2025 Agenda Sessions

Technology and net-zero: how technology can enable decarbonisation

  • What technology is driving innovation for a net zero industrial future?
  • The role of technology in addressing energy access and equity issues
  • How technological advancements can facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions across various parts of the supply chain.

Tuesday 04 February 14:25 - 15:10 CTICC1

Tech & Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/04/2025 14:25 02/04/2025 15:10 Technology and net-zero: how technology can enable decarbonisation
  • What technology is driving innovation for a net zero industrial future?
  • The role of technology in addressing energy access and equity issues
  • How technological advancements can facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions across various parts of the supply chain.
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg