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CO­WORKER STORIES
THERE IS A CO­WORKER STORY
BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT
We encourage you to follow your passions,
try new roles or keep growing in a position
you love. Explore just a few of our co­worker
stories and you’ll see that each journey is
unique and rewarding. What will your IKEA
journey be?
HECTOR BIANCHI SAMUEL BLOM SOUZAN MEANA BILL LO
DAVID JOHANSSON ELDIN TOPIC JAKOB DACKANDER MARIA ANDERSSON
JOSEFIN MATSDOTTER BERGGREN JACKLINE KIBUNJA TOBIAS JOHANSSON
STEFANIA NERVI SOFIE JOHANSSON
HECTOR BIANCHI
Project Controller, Project Management
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN IKEA AND WHAT HAVE YOU
DONE SO FAR?
My journey with IKEA started in USA as a customer. I was a fan of
IKEA. My girlfriend got a job with IKEA and we moved to Sweden. I
figured I would love to work for IKEA and after some months I
started at IKEA Communication as product communicator. I had
worked with web design and online marketing in the USA. I went to
work with symbols, instructions and packaging. It was quite fun
with assembly instructions, trying to communicate with just
images. It was fantastic because we were always trying to make it
better and easier to understand. I was itching for project
management experience, so I started exploring in IKEA of Sweden
(Range & Supply). I met with a recruiter and got a job as a Project
Controller. We take ideas into an action plan and turn them into
physical products in the store. Specifically, I keep the project on
time and manage the time plans and risks.
WHY DID YOU WANT TO WORK WITH IKEA?
One of the things that drew me to IKEA is the company values. I
share these values as a person. I think the values are common
sense. A lot of the things we do are good for customer and the
environment. Then as a consequence they are good for IKEA. We

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don’t start the other way around. We really want to create a better
life.
WHAT ARE THE MOST INSPIRING RESPONSIBILITIES OR
TASKS YOU HAVE IN YOUR CURRENT ROLE?
I feel like we are literally changing people’s lives. I come to work
every day and I feel I can make a lot of small differences. I am
responsible for keeping projects on time, but it’s a team effort. We
build the plan together and we have to keep it on track together.
For me it’s the most rewarding task because we get to build it as a
group.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE THINKING
ABOUT THIS JOB?
It’s really, really fun. And IKEA has so many different aspects in
the furniture business. We have supply, product development,
retail and more. There are many ways you can contribute. It’s a
fantastic place to grow as a person and professionally.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ASPECT OF THE IKEA CULTURE
AND VALUES?
One of the big values that I relate to is cost consciousness. It
doesn’t mean making cheap furniture. It means making furniture
that will last and that is good for your home. We are inclusive and
we want everyone to have a better life. We have the space to
experiment. It’s okay to make mistakes and try things because we
know that in the end that’s the way to success. IKEA values are
something that make me feel welcome. But they also challenge
me.
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SAMUEL BLOM
Operator, IKEA Industry
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN IKEA AND WHAT HAVE YOU
DONE SO FAR?
I started with a summer job. From that I was offered a permanent
contract. They taught me about the production line in more detail
and now I run one of the big presses. That’s a lot of responsibility.
I have to make sure everything is working well and ensure safety.
WHY DID YOU WANT TO WORK WITH IKEA?
I was interested in IKEA because of the opportunities. For
example, I’ve had the chance to get training and education in
safety and security and then share that knowledge with my
colleagues. It was really fun to train other co­workers.