Dr. Anders Tegnell is a recognised public health expert, best known for leading Sweden’s public health strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 30 years of experience in infectious disease control, international health collaboration, and crisis preparedness, Dr. Tegnell offers a unique insight into pandemic response, vaccine strategy, and public health leadership.
Dr. Tegnell is known for taking Sweden down a unique approach during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country not going into lockdown, keeping schools open and having very limited mask mandates. Whilst all other countries went into complete lockdowns, Dr. Tegnell stood firm advocating for a science-based, consensus-driven strategy. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Tegnell’s career has seen him work on the frontline during the Ebola outbreak in Zaire. He holds a medical degree and PhD in Infectious Diseases from Linkoping University and a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He has served in several senior advisory roles for the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Here he contributed to shaping EU-wide strategies for infectious disease prevention and control, and provided expert advice on public health matters.
Dr. Tegnell is known for his calm and data-driven communication, and has authored and co-authored a number of scientific publications. His impressive career has made him a prominent speaker on topics such as pandemic preparedness, public health strategy, risk communication, and resilience. Dr. Tegnell shares insights from his experiences at the intersection of science, society, and policy. Audiences can expect a thought-provoking and unforgettable journey, offering audiences lessons on leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, and how to build trust during times of crisis. If you are looking for a speaker for your next event then do not hesitate to hire Dr. Anders Tegnell today!
Dr. Anders Tegnell's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Leadership
- Crisis Communication
- Integrity & Trust
- Public Health Strategy
- Global Collaboration
- COVID-19 learnings
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
“Anders was awarded the highest rating of all our speakers at the ATEA IT Bootcamp. Standing ovations!” - Stefan, Senior Account Manager, MySpeaker Scandinavia
“Our store owners truly appreciated the lecture, and many described it as the highlight of the day in their evaluations. A heartfelt thank you from me and my colleagues!” - Malin, Communications Manager, Specsavers Sweden
“Anders was deeply appreciated. Many of us were moved during his presentation—he comes across as so genuine and grounded.” - Petra, Secretary General and CEO, Swedish HR Association
“We were very pleased with Anders Tegnell’s lecture. He truly masters the art of engaging his audience with facts, an excellent presentation, and a touch of humour. We ended the session with a conversation, which was also greatly appreciated.” - Sophia, Sales Leader, Athénas Sweden
- 2023 - Recipient of the BiotechBuilders Award
- 2020 - Led Sweden through the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 2013 - Appointed State Epidemiologist of Sweden
- 2009 - Led Sweden's mass vaccination campaign during the H1N1 outbreak
- 2003 - Served as a national expert for the European Commission
- 1995 - Participated in the international medical response
- 1993 - Worked for the World Health Organisation in Laos
How to hire Dr. Anders Tegnell
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Dr. Anders Tegnell for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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