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From 276 brands to 1 – in record time…!

The task that Ratos gave me when I was recruited as the new CEO of Bisnode. was crystal clear - ”Build ONE company!”In a world where everything is going faster and faster, it is hard to overestimate the value of reducing complexity in an organisation, so this input...

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

I hope you had a nice summer with the opportunity to "reboot" your brain. It makes it easier to see clearly what you need to address.I have seen such a clear connection in my own life - most of the big changes I've made as a CEO have come after a period of rest.I am...

How Atea’s management group became a TEAM…

How Atea’s management group became a TEAM…

As you may have noticed, I have personally witnessed the power of well-functioning teams time and time again. A climate of trust and engagement doesn't happen on its own.At one point during my time at Atea Sverige, I decided on an ambitious approach to see how far we...

Make the most of the days you have!

Make the most of the days you have!

As we approach Easter, I would like to share some thoughts with you on the theme of "make the most of the days you have ".September 1991 saw the start of what was to become one of the most enjoyable things I have done in my entire professional life.We were seven guys...

One of my all time low experiences…

One of my all time low experiences…

My journey with Atea Sverige began in 2005 when Atea acquired Martinsson, where I was CEO. As CEO of Atea Sweden, I was introduced to a new business area - "high volume".Atea was the leading reseller in selling high volumes of PCs to both enterprise and public sector...

Atea – winning together with friends

Atea – winning together with friends

During my long period as CEO of Atea Sverige, I had the privilege of building strong relationships and trust with individuals throughout the company. Despite our extensive presence, with over 2,000 employees across 30 offices, I was known as 'Lasse' to almost...

This is what good looks like!

This is what good looks like!

We are many who were once impressed by Toyota Motor Corporation and their 'lean production.' The concept of 'Kaizen' also comes from Toyota, created by Taiichi Ohno, aiming to drive continuous improvement.That was then - Let's fast forward to February 2024.Today, I...