Tora Leifland
Head of Public Affairs Volvo Construction Equipment
Tora Leifland is Head of Public Affairs for Volvo Construction Equipment, responsible for helping to drive decarbonization in the construction sector globally by promoting collaboration across the value chain and shape public policy. In her role, Tora works closely across the Volvo Group to highlight the enablers for change needed to accelerate the transformation of the infrastructure and construction sectors. Previously, she was Head of Responsible Business at Volvo Construction Equipment for five years with a special focus on market introduction of emission free solutions. Tora joined Volvo Construction Equipment in 2018 after spending eight years working for natural gas megaprojects projects Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG and Nord Stream AG. Both roles were based in Zurich, Switzerland. Between 2002 and 2008, Tora was a Political Advisor at the Swedish Parliament and later also Political Advisor to the Swedish Minister of Agriculture. Tora holds an MSc in European Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a BSc in Economics and International Politics from Aberystwyth University.
2025 Agenda Sessions
What is the role of technology in building and undermining sustainability in African mining?
- How important is technology in Africa’s sustainable development?
- Is technology being utilised to meet sustainability goals?
- Are technology providers and innovators doing enough, and can technology be a negative to sustainability?
Tuesday 04 February 13:20 - 14:05 CTICC1
Tech & Innovation Hub
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02/04/2025 13:20
02/04/2025 14:05
What is the role of technology in building and undermining sustainability in African mining?
- How important is technology in Africa’s sustainable development?
- Is technology being utilised to meet sustainability goals?
- Are technology providers and innovators doing enough, and can technology be a negative to sustainability?