Dipl.-Ing. Edvin Eriksen

- Leading technology partnerships, strategic alliances and R&D initiatives across Robotics, AI and Smart Manufacturing. - Developing investment and JV frameworks with global players, startups and universities. - Driving cross-functional execution from pilots to scalable AI solutions with measurable business impact, while building the foundation for IP localization and technology transfer.

- Built and led a 10+ person European Open Innovation & Strategic Investment team across robotics, AI, energy, smart cities, automotive and sustainability. - Drove investments, technology scouting and PoCs from evaluation to adoption across R&D, product, sales and marketing. - Partnered closely with global and European HQ, bridging cross-cultural teams and reporting directly to the Chief Innovation Officer.

Corporate Venture Capital Investment. Analyzing and executing venture capital investment opportunities, interested in Automotive and Computer Vision. Leading LGE's Tier1 technology / strategic partnerships, working with Automotive OEMs, suppliers and startups.

ADAS / Autonomous Driving Sensors & Systems.

Open Innovation in North America. Robotics, Drones, Connectivity.

Coordination of R&D projects between European R&D institutes, universities, large global companies, start-ups and the R&D labs at LG Electronics in Korea

Scouting for technology partners and evaluating technologies in the areas of: - smartphones (hardware and software) - wireless communication - smart grid - healthcare - 3D - digital signage - renewable energy

Business development, technical evaluation

Technology scouting and evaluation

Development of RF coils for MRI (Computer Design)

Biomedical technology