Lars-Johan Jarnheimer

FormerCEO of Tele2 AB,Chairman of IKEA GroupandChairman of Telia Companysince 2019, Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, is a popular business management speaker. The famed business mogul was named 2003 Leader of the Year, a reflection of his industry-defining business strategies that feature heavily in his public speeches. As an after dinner speaker, a career like Lars-Johan's resonates with audiences, who are captivated by his unbeatable success. Having held roles in instantly recognisable companies, like IKEA, he can offer a backstage pass to some of the most popular stores on the market.

From H&M to Ingka Holding, this influential businessman has extensive experience in multiple industries, via several businesses, a career that has shaped his speaking topics; including business organisation, transformation, leadership, consumer happiness and regulatory problems plus solutions. Eloquent and inspiring, Lars-Johan's story of business success teaches corporate audiences the essential business strategies for high-performance teams. Boasting a range of topics, influenced by his extensive career, Lars-Johan is the ideal speaker for industry and after dinner events alike. Starting in 1991, Lars-Johan joined the investment group, Kinnevik Group.

Responsible for the profitability of over 30 companies, he managed the operations of 80 countries across five continents. Lars-Johan specialised in growth markets, used to define when a market's increasing rate is driven by customer acquisition. For both startups and industry leaders, his internationally renowned influence leaves audiences with a better understanding of market potential. Audiences are captivated by Lars-Johan's thrilling career ahead of the business curve.