Boards often address CEO succession only when a transition looms. The strongest treat it as a continuous capability, assessing successors years ahead.

The strongest Nordic boards combine three capabilities in 2026: discipline to govern, curiosity to understand, and courage to challenge.

Leadership in 2026 is no longer linear. Five forces, from people-centred performance to AI identity, will define how Nordic leaders navigate the year.

With heightened focus on security and defence in light of recent geopolitical developments, Alumni Global’s founder and CEO Magnus Tegborg, recently sat down with Micael Johansson, CEO of SAAB. Few leaders are better positioned to understand the impact of the rapid pace of change in defence demands and have firsthand experience of the need for a new approach to leadership—one that is agile, embraces risk, and leverages new technologies like AI and automation.

We recently interviewed Anders Runevad, professional non-executive board director.

We recently interviewed Patricia Fors, experienced HR Director and co-founder of the network-based company Future of Work Solutions.

We recently interviewed Henrik Grand Petersen, CEO of Stena Recycling.

We recently spoke to three prominent business leaders to get their insights and perspectives on the meaning of sustainability leadership. We discussed how sustainability impacts their role and organisation today, shifting and driving change towards creating “good business” and about their future outlook. Here we share insights from our talk with Evelina Lindgren, MD aPak, Henrik Henriksson, CEO H2 Green Steel, Mia Brunell Livfors, President and CEO Axel Johnson.

We recently interviewed Gun Nilsson, professional non-executive board director.

We recently interviewed Per G. Braathen. Chair of Scandic Hotels Group, owner, Chair and CEO of Braganza. Welcome insights into leading organsations in some of the worst hit industry sectors by the pandemic and leading in the face of adversity.

We recently interviewed Sarah McPhee, professional non-executive board director.

Highlights from our annual Spring Summit. We recently hosted a live broadcast featuring top corporate decision makers to share experiences and lessons on the recipe for great leadership.

We recently interviewed Hélène Barnekow, CEO at Microsoft Sweden.

We recently interviewed Rolf Ladau, CEO at Paulig Group, about leadership and opportunities for change.

We recently interviewed Erik Ringertz, CEO at Netlight, about modern leadership and his thoughts and hopes for the future.

Vi satte oss nyligen ner med Lotta Lyrå för att fånga hennes tankar om ledarskap och vad som krävs för framgång i tider som nu och tiden framåt.

We recently interviewed Carl-Henric Svanberg, Chairman Volvo Group and well-known Swedish business executive and here we share his thoughts on leadership and hopes for the future.

We interviewed Leif Johansson, Chairman of AstraZeneca, and well-known Swedish business executive, in May and here we share his thoughts on the role of a successful non-executive and leadership in times of crisis.