Anya Ernest is Principal Engineer at Polestar and leads the Innovation team within the connected experience. Anya joined the company in 2018, and she is widely regarded as a force to be reckoned with when it comes to building strong teams and driving innovation.
Anya's work focuses on creating meaningful user experiences and digital services that are designed with technology, business, and design in mind. Her passion lies in understanding how people behave in different context, which allows her to craft solutions that are tailored to meet user needs.
Anya has a solid educational background, having studied Interaction Design at Chalmers University of Technology, and Service Design at the School of Arts and Crafts, both in Gothenburg, Sweden. She has also earned a reputation as a knowledgeable and engaging guest on panels and podcasts, and as a frequent guest lecturer at Hyper Island and Yrgo.
Furthermore, Anya was scouted to become a member of the VECS advisory board, because of her strong passion for equality and inclusion, topics close to her heart.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Anya has a rich personal life. She is a dedicated equestrian who spends five days a week riding her horse. Anya has even competed in Equine Endurance, showcasing her competitive spirit outside of work.
Overall, Anya is an inspiration to anyone looking to make a significant impact in the automotive industry. She brings a unique combination of skills, passion, and horsepower to every challenge she faces.

Polestar - the guiding star. We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in. Our focus is on uncompromised design and technology. Passion and emotion drive us, electricity and innovation drive our cars. Our products are excellent, efficient and entertaining. In Polestar’s future, there is no room for shortcuts, excuses or compromises. We are all in, dedicated on our ambition. Guiding our industry forward through pure, progressive, performance. At Polestar, the sky is the limit.