Building an International Career with Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr

In this episode, we meet Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr - recognised as one of Sweden’s Top 75 Female Leaders of the Future - who joins host Timothy Parker to share her journey from studying at Lund University to building a global career with Scania across Europe, Asia, and now Dubai.

Together they discuss Fiora's experience of leading across international teams, embracing uncertainty, and building an inclusive, high-performing working environment where people are placed first and foremost. She also shares practical advice for students aspiring to international careers, highlighting the importance of adaptability, self-awareness, and staying open to new experiences. Along the way, she gives a glimpse into life in Dubai, showing how global ambitions can turn into a meaningful and rewarding reality.

Creators and Guests

Host

Timothy Parker

Producer and host, LU Corporate Communication

Guest

Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr

Editor

John Craige

Producer and editor, LU Corporate Communication

What is Success Stories | Lund University International Podcast?

Six alumni; six success stories; one top-100 university in common. In this special series of the Lund University International Podcast, we interview Lund University's international alumni, charting their journey from coming to Lund through to graduation and on to their subsequent career success, and reflecting on how their entire Lund experience helped shape them into the professional they are today. So join us for advice, career insights, and of course, to find out why studying at Lund means more than just a degree.