The SSE MBA Carl Silfvén Scholarship is funded by the Carl Silfvén Foundation, established in accordance with the will of Carl Silfvén from 1914. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee of SEK 645,000 for the SSE MBA Executive Format program.

Akib Rahman Islam, Director of Operational Excellence, Munters AB

Akib is an intelligent, grounded, and forward-thinking leader committed to lasting positive change. He approaches challenges with a broad view, balancing complexity and practicality to keep long-term goals in sight. Known for his humility and integrity, he leads by example, combining strong analytical skills with a genuine desire to create value and inspire others. His steady drive for improvement and ethical focus make him a trusted force for progress.

Akib is passionate about being a role model for others, in particular the younger generation. He has the necessary qualities to effectively promote Sweden and contribute to the competitiveness of Swedish-based business in the international market. His extensive experience, and leadership qualities, make Akib an outstanding and worthy recipient of the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén scholarship.

“I am deeply grateful to the Carl Silfvén Foundation for this incredible opportunity. Receiving the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén scholarship is both an honour and a responsibility—and marks an important milestone in my personal and professional journey.

The program will strengthen my business acumen, financial expertise, and understanding of sustainable business practices, enabling me to help industries grow responsibly—where sustainability becomes not just a goal, but a natural part of how we innovate, collaborate, and create value.

I’m truly excited for the journey ahead and look forward to learning from world-class faculty, growing alongside inspiring peers, and building a strong global network. Through this experience, I hope to contribute to meaningful change and help shape a more sustainable future," says Akib.

Denis Boing, R&D Grades & Technology Manager, Sandvik Coromant

Denis is a high performer and a truly visionary leader with remarkable drive. He sees the bigger picture and builds strong networks that connect scientific expertise with real customer value. He inspires people by example, bringing others along with energy and purpose. His leadership is inclusive, his technical know-how deep, and his curiosity boundless.

With his entrepreneurial mindset, Denis consistently delivers results that contributes to Sweden’s industrial transformation.

Denis has the necessary qualities to effectively contribute to the competitiveness of Swedish-based business in the international market. His extensive experience, and leadership qualities, make Denis an outstanding and worthy recipient of the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén scholarship.

“I am immensely grateful and truly honoured to receive the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén Scholarship. It is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire and practice world-class management skills while sharpening my leadership edge, allowing me to seamlessly integrate business strategy with my technical expertise to drive meaningful transformation within the manufacturing and technology sectors. I am looking forward to engaging with an inspiring global network of leaders and collaborating with my MBA peers, as we challenge ourselves and each other to achieve new levels of growth and impact," says Denis.

“We are convinced that Akib and Denis will contribute to the program, bring best practices and management knowledge back into their respective businesses and continue to drive change and innovation," says Karin Wiström, Director SSE MBA, Stockholm School of Economics. “We are very proud that the Carl Silfvén Foundation offers these scholarships," she continues.

For future applications and more information about the SSE MBA Executive Format program and the Carl Silfvén Scholarship, please visit our landing page.