Linnéa Belding - Chief People Officer

Q: Where is Linnéa based?

Linnéa is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Linnéa speak?

Linnéa speaks the following languages: English (Native), Swedish (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Linnéa have?

Linnéa has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Linnéa has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Linnéa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Linnéa's latest experience?

Linnéa's most recent position is COO at Women in Tech GBG .

Q: What companies has Linnéa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Linnéa has worked for Women in Tech GBG , OMAIA , SPARQE - PeopleOps Copilot , Unitary , and Greenbyte by Power Factors .

Q: Which industries is Linnéa most experienced in?

Linnéa is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Energy . Linnéa also has some experience in Insurance , Aerospace and Defense , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Linnéa most experienced in?

Linnéa is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Strategy and Planning , and Marketing . Linnéa also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Operations , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Linnéa worked in recently?

Linnéa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Energy , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Linnéa worked in recently?

Linnéa has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Operations , and Finance .

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Gothenburg, Sweden

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

COO

Women in Tech GBG

Part of the management team, leading internal operations and various external projects.
Project lead for Rewrite the Code (RTC): a DEI initiative for local leadership development.

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 3 months

Founder & COO/CPO

OMAIA

Co-founded and led the company as CEO through its first year, from concept and validation to early product development. Got accepted into a Swedish top-tier incubator and UK startup bootcamp.
Operated across product, tech, fundraising, partnerships, and operations under high uncertainty, limited resources, and high complexity.
Selected top-20 startup at Slush 2025, pitching live on stage to thousands.
Transitioned into COO role; today, responsible for strategy, product, business & people operations, and finance.
Leading UK product launch planned for Q3 2026

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Remote

Founder & Fractional Chief People Officer

SPARQE - PeopleOps Copilot

Offering tailored solutions ranging from fractional/interim leadership, micro engagements, program designs, internal audits, strategic advising and hands-on execution.
Full-stack PeopleOps expertise ranging from recruitment, org design, performance, leadership, team dynamics, remote-first operations, global expansion, and labour law.
Recent example: Fractional Head of People Ops (20%) for award-winning London-based seed-stage startup; supported transition from seed to Series A, worked closely with founders and board members to lay the foundations for smooth people operations necessary to fundraise, and hiring/onboarding of in-house successor.

May 2022 - Oct 2024

2 years 6 months

London, United Kingdom

Head of People Operations

Unitary

Member of the exec team as Head of People Operations, working closely with founders and senior leaders to manage the complexities of rapid scaling, developing pioneering AI products, and finding product-market fit.
Scaled a fully remote team (from 10+ to 40+ employees in 18 months) with an employee growth rate peaking at 30%.
Laid the foundation of a modern and global PeopleOps function by applying design-thinking and agile methodologies to maximize value and impact.
Successfully designed a culture built of trust, transparency and autonomy, resulting in an eNPS score of 84 and an employee satisfaction score of 94%.
Designed the ecosystem of tools, processes, and rituals to make remote working a possibility and competitive advantage.
Achieved 42% women ratio in an industry with 20% average.

Oct 2018 - Apr 2022

3 years 7 months

Gothenburg, Sweden

Manager, People & Culture - EMEA

Greenbyte by Power Factors

Joined as a local startup of 40+ employees and scaled the team to 300 people located across 10+ countries.
Led the establishment of multiple local subsidiaries across Europe and a cross-Atlantic M&A.
Spearheaded the establishment of our US subsidiary by conducting initial risk analysis, overseeing the registration process, securing office space, setting up HR programs, and leading the recruitment of overseas hires.
Partnered closely with founders and leaders to design people strategies supporting rapid business growth.
Responsible for end-to-end Talent Acquisition/Talent Management and ongoing PeopleOps in EMEA and the US.

Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

2 years 6 months

San Diego, United States

HR Specialist

Atlas General Insurance Services

Built and scaled the HR function for a rapidly growing insurance startup (50 → 150+ employees across the US).
Owned end-to-end HRM: talent acquisition, employer branding, comp & ben, HR analytics, L&D, and employee relations.
Transformed HR from ad-hoc startup mode into a structured, scalable people function.

Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

3 years 1 month

San Diego, United States

Board Member & Vice President

Swedish American Chamber of Commerce

Facilitated and promoted Swedish business opportunities in San Diego as part of the second largest European Chamber of Commerce in the U.S.
Ensured fulfillment of the organization's mission and strategic vision.

Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

1 year 1 month

San Diego, United States

HR Generalist

California Creative Solutions (CCS)

Supported business during hypergrowth, growing the org from 40+ to 200+ employees within 12 months.
Improved and scaled HR processes to support aggressive business growth targets.
Owned end-to-end HR including onboarding, performance management, labor law, and US immigration (H1B / GC).

Mar 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 10 months

Stockholm, Sweden

HR Generalist - Engineering

Bombardier

Operational HR support for high-tech engineering teams across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Contributed to global HR transformation initiatives within talent management and leadership development.
Designed global HR scorecards across multiple HRIS to support data-driven decision-making.
Member of the team who received Best Employer Branding Award 2012 by Sweden's leading business magazine.

Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 1 month

Sweden

Candidate Manager/Consultant Manager

StudentConsulting

Managed full employment lifecycle for large-scale staffing operations (200+ consultants).
Partnered with key accounts to deliver strategic staffing solutions under high operational pressure.
Awarded Best Candidate Manager 2011.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (5.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), Energy (3.5 years), Insurance (2.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (2 years), and Advertising (1 year).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Energy

Insurance

Aerospace and Defense

Advertising

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (13.5 years), Strategy (4 years), Marketing (3 years), Business Intelligence (2 years), Operations (1 year), and Project Management (1 year).

Human Resources

Strategy

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Operations

Project Management

Summary

Global People Operations leader and startup founder with 15+ YoE designing, building, and leading progressive PeopleOps initiatives. Combines deep HR expertise with founder-level business leadership to help tech companies remove bottlenecks, reduce noise, and scale successfully.

Experienced in scaling VC-backed tech startups from pre-seed to Series B (10–300+ employees), as well as working with multinational corporations of 70,000+ employees. Known for seamlessly bridging strategy with execution - orchestrating the ecosystem of people, processes, technology, and AI - turning it into a competitive advantage and long-term “secret sauce”.

Skills

People Operations Leadership
Executive Strategy & Planning
Global Hrm Strategies
Startups, Scaling, & Venture Growth
Organizational Development
Change Management
Px As A Product
Ai-native Teams
Remote-first Org Design

Languages

English

Native

Swedish

Native

Education

Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

University of Gothenburg

Master's Degree · Strategic Human Resource Management · Gothenburg, Sweden

Sep 2007 - Jun 2010

Uppsala University

Bachelor's Degree · Behavioral Sciences · Uppsala, Sweden

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Linnéa based?

Linnéa is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Linnéa speak?

Linnéa speaks the following languages: English (Native), Swedish (Native).

How many years of experience does Linnéa have?

Linnéa has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Linnéa has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Linnéa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Linnéa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Linnéa would be well-suited for roles such as: COO, Founder & COO/CPO, Founder & Fractional Chief People Officer.

What is Linnéa's latest experience?

Linnéa's most recent position is COO at Women in Tech GBG.

What companies has Linnéa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Linnéa has worked for Women in Tech GBG, OMAIA, SPARQE - PeopleOps Copilot, Unitary, and Greenbyte by Power Factors.

Which industries is Linnéa most experienced in?

Linnéa is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Energy. Linnéa also has some experience in Insurance, Aerospace and Defense, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Linnéa most experienced in?

Linnéa is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Marketing. Linnéa also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Operations, and Finance.

Which industries has Linnéa worked in recently?

Linnéa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Energy, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Linnéa worked in recently?

Linnéa has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Operations, and Finance.

What is Linnéa's education?

Linnéa holds a Master in Strategic Human Resource Management from University of Gothenburg and a Bachelor in Behavioral Sciences from Uppsala University.

What is the availability of Linnéa?

Linnéa is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Linnéa?

Linnéa's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.