Anette Johansson

Anette Johansson is an Assistant Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Product Development, Production and Design within Jönköping University's School of Engineering. She holds a PhD in Business Administration from Jönköping International Business School (2014). Her research focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship within established organizations, particularly exploring decision-making under uncertainty, AI integration in industry, and SME innovation capabilities. Notable projects include PropAIr (AI adoption in industry leadership) and KOMPET (skill provision for the Swedish metal industry). She collaborates actively with regional businesses via initiatives like AI Readiness 2.0 through Science Park Jönköping.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration, Jönköping International Business School (2014)
• Prior work experience in B2B/B2C marketing and business development

Research Interests:

Anette's work addresses innovation dynamics in traditional industries, emphasizing proactive AI adoption strategies, organizational learning in transformation, and digital disruption management. She investigates how established firms adapt through effectual reasoning and dynamic capabilities, with recent focus on AI's impact on work processes and skill ecosystems.

Key Projects and Collaborations:

• PropAIr: SPARK-funded project on AI integration in industrial leadership
• KOMPET: Work-integrated learning for metal industry competency development
• AI Readiness 2.0: Supporting SMEs in AI adoption

Grants and Advisory:

While specific grants aren't detailed, her projects imply funding from SPARK and industry partnerships. She advises on innovation strategy for SMEs and contributes to university governance through roles in School of Engineering committees.

Labs and Affiliations:

Associated with Jönköping University's Media, Management and Transformation Centre (MMTC) and SPARK research profile, collaborating with Science Park Jönköping for applied innovation initiatives.