For strategic leaders: Novare Executive Program – Forum Edition

Novare Executive Program – Forum Edition is our highly regarded leadership program for senior executives and specialists within the Wallenberg Sphere.

– Four leadership modules
– Novare North Innovation Tour
– Prominent guest speakers
– Access to Novare’s network

Program Content

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 – Forum Edition, 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.

 

Who is the program suitable for?
The target audience is senior leaders or key specialists in the Wallenberg sphere companies. We welcome participants from various industries and companies to enable dynamic and exciting exchanges of experiences.

 

Goals with the program
In the Novare Executive Program Forum Edition, we work with strategic leadership issues, with an international outlook and a focus on sustainability. We also look inward and work with 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. The program provides participants with new knowledge and sustainable perspectives on global trends, business strategy, change and leadership.

Duration
Four modules
Location
Stockholm + North of Sweden
Dates
11-13 February 2025 11-14 March 2025 (Novare North Innovation Tour) 21-22 May 2025 27-28 August 2025
The program is conducted in English. Download the program folder for more information and prices.
Novare North Innovation Tour

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. We mix workshops, experience-sharing, reflection and informal discussions 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.

 

Modulerna
  • Getting ready
  • Modul 1 – Setting direction
  • Modul 2 – Novare North Innovation Tour
  • Modul 3 – Decide where to play and how to win
  • Modul 4 – People first

 

A selection of previous speakers

Peter Wallenberg

Peter Wallenberg

Chairman KAW Foundation

Hans Stråberg

Styrelseuppdrag Investor, Atlas Copco, CTEK, Roxtec, SKF

Helena Hedblom

Helena Hedblom

CEO, Epiroc

Jonas Söderberg

Jonas Söderberg

Head of Corporate & Private Customer Division, SEB

Gustaf Flodström

Gustaf Flodström

VP R&D, Head of Global R&D projects at ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation

Eva Fors

Eva Fors

CEO, Google Sverige

Cecilia Sandberg

Cecilia Sandberg

Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Atlas Copco

Vahid Zohali

Vahid Zohali

CEO, IBM

Read more about the education

Download the program folder for more practical information about the training. It provides you with the following information:

  • Price of the program
  • Practical info
  • More about the modules
  • More about the program directors

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Former participants share their experiences

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.
Calle Medin

Senior Vice President Sustainability, Husqvarna

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.
Kristin Nordin

Chief Operating Officer at SEB Private Wealth Management & Family Office

Calle Medin
Kristin

A selection of company visits

Here are some of the companies and municipalities we visit during the Novare North Innovation Tour. Companies that all push and enable the green transition that is happening in Northern Sweden right now.

Programledarna

Get to know the Program Directors

Petra Wigh and Lars Häggström lead the Novare Executive Program together. They both have extensive experience in leadership and change management and are highly appreciated program directors.

 

Petra Wigh, Program Director
Petra is a senior consultant and certified coach working with Novare’s leadership program. She has a master’s degree in Economics from Uppsala University and extensive experience in leadership and change management from several roles in the Telecom industry and from consulting companies. Petra has led and developed several of our tailor-made leadership programs. With a deep interest and expertise in learning, pedagogy, learning design and digital ways of working, Petra is a sought-after consultant for the development of people and organizations.

 

Lars Häggström, Program Director
Lars is the founder and CEO of Enable Performance AB and Senior Advisor at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, focusing on driving large-scale change in global organizations. Lars is a recognized expert in leadership, culture and large-scale change. Previous roles include Chief Human Resources Officer at Stora Enso, Nordea and Gambro. International experience includes HR, sales and marketing roles in the UK and US, including for Eli Lilly & Co. – one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. As a consultant, Lars has supported clients such as DSV, Siemens, Team Tankers and Terre des Hommes. He is also a senior coach for senior managers, focusing on transformation through leadership and culture.

Curious to know more? Get in touch!

We are here for you when you have any questions about the program. You are more than welcome to contact us.

Philippe Gandet Novare Leadership Academy

Petra Wigh

Head of Leadership Programs