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Techarenan is one of the Nordic region's leading platforms for entrepreneurs, growth companies, and innovators. We run several yearly international events in the region, including Techarenan Challenge, our startup competition that puts the most promising Nordic companies on an international stage every year. From our headquarters in Arenastaden, Solna, we operate across the Nordics, Europe, and beyond.

We are now looking for a VP Global Partnerships to take ownership of our global partner relationships, both by deepening existing ones and building new ones with international sponsors, platforms, embassies, investors, funds, and innovation hubs across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.

This is a strategic role reporting into the leadership team. You will lead Techarenan's international expansion, working closely with our CEO, our Head of International Relations and Collaborations, and our CCO, and you will be one of the key people driving Techarenan further onto the international stage.

What you will do

Set the strategy for Techarenan's global partner portfolio and drive it in practice. Identify, approach, and close deals with larger international partners, corporations, embassies, industry bodies, funds, and accelerator programmes. Negotiate and own commercial agreements from the first conversation to signature. Build and nurture long-term relationships at the executive level. Represent Techarenan at events and conferences around the world. Work closely with our content, sales, marketing, and product teams so that partnerships deliver real value for everyone involved.

Who we think you are

You have several years of experience building international partnerships, senior-level B2B sales, or business development, ideally within media, events, finance, or tech. You are a skilled negotiator, comfortable closing larger deals. You bring an established international network; experience and contacts across the Middle East, Asia, or North America are a strong plus but not a requirement. You are fluent in English, written and spoken; Swedish or other languages are a bonus. You are at home in a fast-moving environment where you set much of the agenda yourself and where there isn't always a ready-made playbook. You combine commercial drive with humility and curiosity, and you genuinely enjoy building relationships.

Practical

Employment type: Permanent, full-time. Start date: September 2026. Location: Our head office at Pyramidvägen 7, Arenastaden, 169 56 Solna, Sweden. The role is based at our Solna office, with travel as part of the job. Compensation: Competitive and market-based, discussed based on experience.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short introduction to Omid Ekhlasi at [email protected]. We review applications on a rolling basis, so don't wait if this feels like the right fit.

Questions about the role? Contact Omid Ekhlasi, [email protected].

Techarenan Group AB · Pyramidvägen 7, 169 56 Solna, Sweden · techarenan.com