BENJAMIN BOUVENG
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SSE & HSG SIM | GMAT 735 | Strategy, International Affairs & Technology
Education
Master of Arts in Strategy and International Management (SIM), University of St. Gallen (HSG)
09/2026 – Expected 2028
  • Enrolled in the #1 Master in Management program globally (Financial Times, 2026)
  • Recipient of the HSG Best Talents Programme full-ride scholarship for extraordinary academic achievements and leadership
Studies in Computer Science and Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
08/2025 – 01/2026
Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics, Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)
08/2022 – 06/2025
  • Exchange Semester, Singapore Management University (08/2024 – 12/2024): Courses in machine learning, portfolio management, political science, and law
  • Specialized in Finance & Economics with a focus on data analytics and econometrics
  • Authored thesis investigating how economic interdependence moderates the probability of armed conflict — combining game theory, panel data modeling, and econometric regression analysis in Python
  • 5x Outstanding Performance Awards
Extracurricular Coursework, Lund University
Summer 2023, 2024
  • Computational programming and European business law
Natural Sciences & Ski-cross Program, Torsby Athletic High School
08/2017 – 06/2021
  • Competed in elite-level ski-cross alongside the natural sciences program
Work Experience
Diplomatic Intern, Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo, Japan
01/2026 – 06/2026
  • Authored two ambassador-approved diplomatic dispatches on Japan's developing industry-academia collaboration policy as well as its ¥10 trillion (~$65B USD) university fund, distributed to Sweden's foreign, education, and industry ministries
  • Launched and authored a weekly briefing on current affairs in Japan, distributed to the foreign ministry and 5 Swedish missions across Asia
  • Co-organized a Hokkaido delegation alongside senior diplomats — including courtesy calls, working meetings, and promotional events
  • Represented Swedish views through presentations and discussions at embassy events, EU delegation meetings, networking events, and bilateral meetings across Japan
  • Conducted research ranging from local history and environment to prefectural economics — developing a methodology to reliably synthesize insights from Japanese-language sources using a range of translation tools and extensive cross-referencing
Rental Owner Services Coordinator, Copper Mountain Lodging, Colorado
01/2022 – 07/2022
  • Managed operations and client relations for ~100 short-term rental properties on behalf of private owners, serving as the youngest member of the leadership team
  • Designed and implemented core damage and repair tracking system still in use today by both management and technicians
  • Made liability decisions on property damage claims, determining optimal allocation between guest charges, company absorption, and owner liability to maximize long-term profitability
  • Protected revenue through rapid problem analysis and contractor negotiations to deliver both emergency repairs and long-term upgrades while minimizing property downtime
  • Mitigated financial exposure by auditing insurance coverage for all properties
  • Conducted zoning research to avoid properties with unfavorable rental terms
Competitions Crew, Copper Mountain Competitions Department, Colorado
10/2021 – 01/2022
  • Executed international skiing competitions and managed event operations logistics
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Finance Committee, Norrmalmskyrkan, Stockholm
01/2024 – Present
  • Oversee investment policy execution and portfolio development for congregation's interest and equity holdings
Director of Member Engagement, Student Association at SSE, Stockholm
07/2023 – 06/2024
  • Member of the governing board of a ~2,000-member organization with 16M SEK (~$1.6M USD) in annual revenue, leading strategic planning and budget allocation across initiatives
  • Oversaw organizational integrity, including vote counting, disciplinary investigations, and recruitment transparency
  • Authored the organization's first alumni engagement policy and co-developed the decision framework for hiring the association's first full-time paid club master
Alpine Ski Coach, IFK Lidingö Slalomklubb, Stockholm
08/2022 – 04/2024
  • Certified coach developing and implementing training programs for youth athletic development
Board Member, Friedmans Apostlar (Student Choir at SSE), Stockholm
03/2023 – 02/2024
  • Selected repertoire, arranged internal events, planned trips abroad, and represented choir in student union meetings
President, Torsby Student Union, Torsby
05/2018 – 09/2020
  • Created and executed midnight soccer tournament with 300+ participants
  • Launched first student discount card program in collaboration with local businesses
Skills & Achievements
  • Test Scores: GMAT: 735
  • Citizenship: Dual Swedish-American; lived in Sweden, USA, Singapore, and Japan
  • Analytical: Advanced econometrics, machine learning, game theory, panel data analysis, regression modeling
  • Languages: Swedish & English (Native/Bilingual); Spanish (High school proficiency); German (Beginner)
  • Technical: Proficient in Python, SQL, Excel, web development
  • Technical Projects: Developed multiple apps from concept to launch, including an auto-scheduling calendar app with complex workout tracking and planning features, an AI-powered meal planning/kitchen inventory app, and a language-learning app