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Maria Helgars

@mariahelgars

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I am a strategic communicator and project manager specializing in branding and digital transformation.

Sweden

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior communications or branding role where I can lead strategic change, combine creative and AI-driven digital marketing, manage cross-functional projects, and mentor teams in a collaborative, growth-focused organisation.

I am a strategic communicator and project manager who combines creative thinking with structured delivery to help organizations articulate messages and drive change.

Since 2021 I have worked as a consultant and project manager at designmaria AB, developing communication strategies, brand platforms and campaign materials for clients such as SÖRAB, Vallentuna kommun and Paneo.

From 2011 to 2022 I served as Chief Branding Officer at Sogeti in Stockholm (part of Capgemini), leading brand communication across the Nordics, managing a major rebranding and project-managing intranet and digital tool implementations including Salesforce.

I bring a strong visual sense, copywriting and hands-on design skills, and I lead digital and AI-driven marketing projects while supporting leaders and teams through stakeholder collaboration, content production and change management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Communications Consultant

Current

Designmaria AB

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Develop communication strategies, brand platforms and content for energy companies and organizations undergoing change; lead digital marketing and AI-enabled projects while producing copy, presentations and campaign materials.

Communication Strategy Brand Development Copywriting Graphic Design Campaign Management Digital Marketing Stakeholder Management

Chief Branding Officer

Sogeti

Jan 2011 - Jan 2022 (11 years)

Led brand communication for the Nordic region and periods of global responsibility, executing a major rebranding of tone and visual identity and producing guidelines, campaigns and onboarding materials.

Brand Strategy Brand Identity Salesforce Stakeholder Management Campaigns Internal Communications Project Management

Project & Communications Manager

Bravida AB

Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)

Managed communication and marketing materials and project-managed suppliers and development projects for graphic productions and internal guidelines within a technology-driven organization.