In this episode of Inside the Corner Office, Thomas Buberl sits down with Jesper Brodin, former CEO of Ingka Group, the company behind IKEA.

From working alongside its founder to leading the company through a major digital and sustainability transformation, Jesper reflects on almost 30 years at IKEA and the leadership lessons that shaped his journey. The conversation explores the courage to act on your convictions, why listening to customers can unlock transformation, and how leaders can embrace change without losing sight of what made a company successful in the first place.

Jesper also shares how IKEA created a culture where people were encouraged to experiment and make mistakes, how the company accelerated its digital transformation during the pandemic, and why he believes sustainability and profitable growth can go hand in hand. He reflects on stepping away after three decades, reinventing himself, and the importance of continuing to dream and think long term, even in uncertain times.

A conversation about courage, transformation, entrepreneurship, and building a business with lasting positive impact.

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