Marika’s Passion for Technology Began on the Family Horse Farm

After ten years in international corporations, she set her sights on the family-owned company Holtab. Her mission: to lead the technical work in one of Holtab’s divisions.

“It’s been easy to step into the role. I rely on Holtab’s strong values and the experience of my skilled colleagues,” says Marika Jörgensen, Technical Project Manager.

It all started when a former colleague of Marika’s took a job at Holtab. He confirmed what she had already heard – that Holtab fosters a culture of equality and shared responsibility.

“A company’s culture is incredibly important. We have a high proportion of women working here, and there’s a strong belief in teamwork and development.”

Marika now leads the technical efforts in Holtab’s Projects division – a team that handles more complex orders with high levels of customer adaptation.

A Lifelong Interest in Technology

Marika commutes from her horse farm near Torhamn, in the far southeast corner of Blekinge, to Holtab’s head office in Tingsryd, Småland.

“Horses have always been a big part of my life, and I’ve driven quite a few heavy vehicles – that naturally sparked an interest in mechanics and technology. That interest led me to become a civil engineer, and eventually into the field of power engineering and the energy transition. I feel I’m in a meaningful industry, making a real difference,” she says.

Marika Jörgensen at Holtab
Marika lives in Torhamn in Blekinge, the southeasternmost corner of Sweden. At Holtab, she is the Head of Project Engineering.

Her team includes electrical and mechanical designers, testers, and production engineers. Together, they handle everything from structural design to high- and low-voltage systems, quality assurance, and production process optimization.

“We always think about the people who will be working inside our stations. Accessibility and smart, sustainable solutions are key. Even with a high degree of customer-specific adaptation, we aim to make our developments applicable across as many stations as possible.”

A Natural Leader

Marika studied industrial management and economics – something she describes as “social science for engineers.”

“It prepares you for project leadership and process development.”

Following her years in the power sector, she has developed a growing interest in leadership.

“At a company like Holtab, with such strong values, being a manager is incredibly rewarding. We collaborate closely and there’s a high level of technical competence. And on top of that, we have a structure built on our values – which provides a stable foundation to stand on. That makes a big difference,” she concludes.

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