DEVELOPMENT FOR SENIOR LEADERS SINCE 2002

This leadership program provides participants with a compass to navigate our complex business landscape. Our ambition is to empower senior leaders with new mindsets, knowledge, and a valuable network to gain the strength to lead sustainable transformation.

In the Novare Executive Program we work with strategic leadership issues, with an international outlook and a focus on sustainability. We also look inward and work on our self-leadership and strengths as leaders. The program provides participants with a unique network and access to influential leaders and experts as guest lecturers.

A STRONG BUSINESS NETWORK

Novare Leadership Academy is part of the Novare Human Capital Group, established by Investor AB in 2001. Today, the holding company FAM (owned by the Wallenberg Foundations) is one of Novare’s owners. For over 20 years, we have delivered high quality leadership programs and forums for networking for leaders. Participants in this program have the privilege of expanding their professional network, connecting with other esteemed senior leaders from renowned companies within and beyond the Wallenberg Sphere Companies, as well as across diverse sectors.

A SELECTION OF PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Michael Treschow
Director
Wallenberg Investment

Eva Fors
Managing Director
Google Cloud Nordic

Vahid Zohali
CEO
IBM Sweden

Cecilia Sandberg
Senior Vice President,
Chief Human Resources Officer
Altas Copco

Peter Wallenberg Jr
Chairman
Wallenberg Foundations

Jessica Häggström
HR Director
Investor

Hans Stråberg
Chairman / Board member
Atlas Copco, CTEK, Roxtec, SKF, Investor

Petra Sundström
Vice President & Head of Digital Offering
Sandvik

LEADERSHIP, GLOBAL OUTLOOK & NETWORKING – PROGRAM DESIGN 

The program consists of four interactive modules. Three modules, 2-3 days each, in Stockholm and a business trip to Northern Sweden to study the sustainable, innovative transformation that is taking place in the region. 

The program is tailored based on the global agenda, with a focus on opportunities and challenges and will give participants new knowledge and perspectives on business strategy, sustainable change, leading towards results and self-leadership. 

We mix workshops, experience-sharing and reflection within the group. To each module, we invite top executive leaders and other highly respected experts. Through personal dialogues and fruitful discussions, the participants will gain new knowledge and inspiration. After each module, the participants make a personal action plan. 

• GETTING READY
• Module 1 – SETTING DIRECTION
• Module 2 – DECIDE HOW TO PLAY AND HOW TO WIN
• Module 3 – PEOPLE FIRST
• Module 4 – NOVARE NORTH INNOVATION TOUR

NOVARE NORTH INNOVATION TOUR

Our business trip to Northern Sweden – “Sweden’s Silicon Valley” is a unique experience to explore the extensive transformation that is happening in this region. For four days, we will do company visits and take part in exclusive experiences and meetings with leaders and experts representing different sectors; business, culture and the public sector. Our focus is sustainability, innovation, leadership and culture. Read more about Novare North Innovation Tour 2023 here. 

NOVARE ALUMNI NETWORK  

After the program, participants become members of the Novare Alumni Network. We arrange regular network events where members come to be inspired by interesting guest speakers, meet their peers and to create new business contacts with people from Novare’s network. The membership is included in the program investment.

“I had just been promoted to a new managerial position and wanted to further develop my leadership skills and strategic thinking. I received a recommendation for the Novare Executive Program from a colleague who had been very satisfied with it. The program featured inspiring speakers and provided me with deeper insights and understanding of business development. The program has meant a lot to my personal development, both as a leader and as an individual. However, the greatest benefit was the contacts I made. Having such competent, insightful, and kind-hearted people in my network is invaluable.”

Kristina Ahlbom
Head of Employee Communications
Sweco

“The program has been a great asset for me. A very good mix between inspiration from interesting experienced leaders and a lot of time to dig into one’s own individual leadership and what drives me. The  greatest value for me has been gaining access to the valuable network of the other participants in my group and being able to reflect together and learn from their successes and challenges as senior leaders.”

Calle Medin             
VP Sustainability 
Husqvarna Group

“The Novare Executive Program gave me deepened knowledge about important trends, and I got the opportunity to work on my leadership and how do drive change from a strategic perspective. The business trip to Northern Sweden was incredibly inspiring! The region is at the forefront of sustainability and energy transition, and several sectors work together to find solutions to major issues. It’s fascinating to see that by combining one’s unique abilities, conditions and future visions, one can implement major changes in short time. The trip also gave me the opportunity to deepen and broaden my business network.” 

Kristin Nordin
Chief Operating Officer
SEB Private Wealth Management & Family Office 
 

“The program provides insights into strategic work and leadership development, but above all, it opens the door to a network of friendly people from various industries and to inspiring discussions.”

Petrik Ziebeil
Cheif Technology Officer
Quintus Technologies

“The Novares Executive Program offered both valuable insights and insightful discussions on leadership and strategic development work. And as an extra bonus – an amazing network of wise individuals whom I am very grateful to have gotten to know.”

Janna Sundewall
Director Brand, Marketing & Communications
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