International Women’s Day at Bredengen 2026

At Bredengen, women are a central part of the professional environment, the community, and the innovative force that drives the company forward. On Women’s Day, we want to highlight the expertise, dedication, and perspectives these women contribute – every single day.

The women at Bredengen work across the entire organisation – from executive management and finance/quality to Business Area Managers, marketing, sales, and coordination. This shows how broadly female professional voices contribute to the company, and how they are a natural and important part of the whole we build together. Even though our industry has traditionally been male‑dominated, the women at Bredengen demonstrate that professional strength, innovation, and technical curiosity know no boundaries.

They contribute every day to strengthening the culture and values our company is built on – and leave a clear mark on the way we work, collaborate, and grow. We spoke with Sanna and Ninni, our two female engineers. They share their experiences, reflections, and what inspires them in the technology industry. See the interviews below.

Sanna Furre

Business Area Manager Aerospace, Space & Defence
Bredengen AS – Oslo, Norway

As a Business Area Manager, Sanna Furre works within the defence, aviation and space markets. Her daily work consists of problem‑solving, customer dialogue and technical support, helping customers find optimal solutions within cables, connectors and RF components. Sanna enjoys being an engineer, especially because every day is different and offers both technical challenges and cross‑project collaboration.

“What I like the most is that engineering combines creativity and logic.”

She describes her job as a balance between attention to detail and practical problem‑solving – and values the fact that she constantly learns something new. Sanna holds a double bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Turku University of Applied Sciences in Finland and the University of Huddersfield in England. She specialised in electronics and RF technology, giving her strong technical expertise in radio engineering, signal processing and electronic systems.

Being a female engineer can be both rewarding and challenging. Sanna experiences the professional environment as inclusive but notes that sometimes you have to work a little harder to be seen.

“It gives me the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective, contribute to greater diversity, and show that engineering truly is for everyone.”

Advice for young women
Her advice to others considering engineering is clear: Do it! Curiosity and a desire to understand how things work are far more important than being “perfect at maths.” The industry is full of opportunities – and needs more women.


 

Ninni Stenkula

Business Area Manager
Bredengen AB – Stockholm, Sweden

As a Business Area Manager, Ninni Stenkula works at the intersection of technical expertise and business understanding. Her role involves technical sales, customer dialogue, and translating complex needs into good solutions – often acting as the bridge between technology and customer.

The most important aspect of the engineering role for Ninni is problem‑solving. She enjoys working with complex challenges and appreciates that no two days are alike.

“What I value most is the problem‑solving.”

Ninni completed her engineering degree at INSA Toulouse in France, specialising in electronics and automation – a combination that provides her with a solid technical foundation in her role today.

Although the industry has traditionally had an uneven gender balance, Ninni has only had positive experiences.

“I experience a work environment where competence is what matters, and where I have been treated equally to my male colleagues.”

When she began her studies, Ninni knew little about what engineering really involved. Still, she took the leap – and encourages others to do the same. She highlights the many opportunities in the tech industry, the varied everyday work, and the excitement of contributing to tomorrow’s technology.

Advice for young women
To young women considering engineering, her message is clear: Go for it! The opportunities are many, and engineering suits anyone who enjoys problem‑solving and STEM subjects.