In this episode, Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab Inc., reflects on his career journey to leading one of the fastest-growing defense companies in the U.S. He discusses Saab’s transformation into a unified, vertically integrated organization, and shares how the company balances innovation and execution.

In this episode, Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab Inc., reflects on his career journey to leading one of the fastest-growing defense companies in the U.S. He discusses Saab’s transformation into a unified, vertically integrated organization, and shares how the company balances innovation and execution.

In this episode, Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab Inc., reflects on his career journey to leading one of the fastest-growing defense companies in the U.S. He discusses Saab’s transformation into a unified, vertically integrated organization, and shares how the company balances innovation and execution.

Leading in Defense with Erik Smith

The Skapa Podcast invites visionary leaders across industries to share their ideal future, unbound by current constraints. Together, we explore what it would take to turn these visions into reality—discussing the necessary innovations, strategic shifts, and collaborative efforts to bring about transformative change in defense and security. 

Skapa is an operationally focused incubator within Saab, Inc. Our team, a blend of individuals from startups, military, academia, and government, shares a common characteristic: a passion for action and a commitment to solving complex problems.

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The Skapa Podcast invites visionary leaders across industries to share their ideal future, unbound by current constraints. Together, we explore what it would take to turn these visions into reality—discussing the necessary innovations, strategic shifts, and collaborative efforts to bring about transformative change in defense and security. Skapa is an operationally focused incubator within Saab, Inc. Our team, a blend of individuals from startups, military, academia, and government, shares a common characteristic: a passion for action and a commitment to solving complex problems.

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