Sigma Technology named Diversity Employer Gold 2026 by Women Ahead

In just six years, Sigma Technology has transformed its leadership structure: the share of female CEOs has increased from zero to 21 percent. This work is now being recognized with the Diversity Employer Gold 2026 award from the recruitment company Women Ahead, an annual prize honoring organizations that, through consistent, credible, and long‑term efforts, demonstrate genuine leadership in diversity and inclusion.

This is the sixth year the Diversity Employer Gold award has been presented. In this year’s decision, the jury highlights Sigma Technology’s culture, values, and practical efforts as exemplary in the field.

“Diversity Employer Gold is awarded to Sigma Technology Group for its focused, strategic, and long‑term work where gender equality and diversity are natural parts of both culture and business. Through its initiatives, systematically followed‑up goals, and genuine commitment to inclusion, Sigma Technology Group shows how values are turned into action,” says Petra Hermans, CEO of Women Ahead.

Sigma Technology works long‑term and systematically to improve balance at all levels of the organization, from employees to top leadership. The goal is clear: to attract a higher share of women than the proportion currently graduating from technical education programs.

When the company introduced a long-term focus on bringing more balance into the leadership group in 2020, the share of female presidents was 0 percent. Today, in 2026, it is 21 percent.

“Our goal is to be among the top three suppliers in our segments. To get there, we need an organization that combines experience, new perspectives, and drive. Receiving Diversity Employer Gold together with being Sweden’s Top 2 Best Employer shows that our efforts truly make a difference,” says Carl Vikingsson, CEO and President of Sigma Technology Group.

Rashin Kabodvand, Sigma Technology’s first female president and head of Sigma Technology Cloud, highlights the measurable effects for customers:

“A more gender‑equal business sector means that we utilize all the available competence. This leads to stronger teams, better problem‑solving, and a faster pace of innovation, which ultimately shows in the deliveries to our customers. Win‑win‑win!”

Initiatives that broaden the talent base

Sigma Technology works long‑term and systematically to strengthen equality and diversity throughout the organization. Together with other Sigma companies, the company drives the Femmegineering initiative, which each year engages hundreds of participants in inspiring events on future skills, inclusion, and technology. Sigma Technology’s partnerships with Skool, WiTech, Daya Ventures, Star for Life, We Are Open, and Öppet Hus support young women and underrepresented groups entering the tech industry through mentorship, skills development, and entrepreneurship.

Facts: Sigma Technology

• Over 1,100 employees from 40 countries
• Gender distribution among employees: 32% women / 68% men
• 21% female CEOs globally, 28% female CEOs in Swedish operations (2026)
• Diversity Employer Gold 2026 (Women Ahead)
• Top 2 Best Employers in Sweden 2025 (Universum)
• Sweden’s Best Managed Company 2025 (Deloitte)

About Women Ahead

Women Ahead is a Swedish recruitment and executive search company specializing in gender equality, diversity, and inclusive hiring. The Diversity Employer Gold award has been presented since 2020, and previous winners include Blocket, Samhall, and Vattenfall.

About Sigma Technology Group

Sigma Technology Group, part of the Sigma Group, is a privately-owned global technology consulting company with operations in Sweden, Hungary, Kosovo, Norway, Germany, and Ukraine, and global delivery to Europe, the USA, and Asia. Sigma Technology Group offers cutting-edge expertise in software development, product information, embedded systems design & development, digital solutions, and IT infrastructure with expert consultants, offshore delivery, and development teams.

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