In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Carl-Henric Svanberg’s story is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From his humble beginnings in a small village in Sweden, Svanberg rose to become a significant figure in the global corporate arena. He has led companies like Assa Abloy, Ericsson, Bp and Volvo through some of their most challenging and transformative periods. In this episode, we'll delve into Carl-Henric Svanberg's leadership philosophy and strategies...

Bruce Flatt became the CEO of Brookfield in 2002 when the company was primarily a Canadian-based real estate firm with a market value of $5 billion. Under his leadership, it transformed into a global alternative asset manager, managing over $850 billion in assets across various sectors: real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, private equity, and credit...

Adam Selipsky the CEO of AWS is leading the world's largest cloud provider. He shares his vision for the future of AWS, how he plans to foster a culture of innovation and customer obsession. He also reveals how he applies the famous "two pizza rule" and the unique meeting culture in Amazon. 

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen...

James Gorman, one of the most successful CEOs in the world of banking, is stepping down as CEO and shares unique insights into the world of banking, investing, and leadership. He also shares how he reviews talent, and the immense stress and pressure that come with a job like his. 

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen...

Christopher Nassetta became the CEO of Hilton in 2007, at a time when the company was acquired by the private equity firm Blackstone. He navigated through challenges such as the impact of the recession, the rise of online travel agencies, and the emergence of new competitors. Through his successful restructuring of the company, launching new brands, and expanding into new markets, Hilton has become one of the world's largest and most valuable hotel companies...

Deutsche Telekom is the largest telecommunication provider in Europe. Tim Höttges has been a successful CEO since 2014. Tim is a very curious and outspoken leader about the challenges and opportunities for the telecom sector, so tune in!  

We own over 2% of Deutsche Telekom. This translates to 21 billion kroner or 2.1 billion US dollars, and we have been invested in Deutsche Telekom for over 25 years...

Kenichiro Yoshida Sony Group Chair and CEO provide unique insight into one of the worlds most creative companies. He has been the CEO since 2018 and been really successful! How does he foster innovation, what innovations can we expect to see in gaming, music and entertainment? Tune in! 

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager Doug Shell...

When did ''good enough'' become the same as ''perfect''? Why does society increasingly promote ideals that are hard to achieve? And what does perfectionism mean?

Thomas Curran is a Professor at the London School of Economics. He is the world-leading expert on perfectionism. In 2023 he published his debut book, ‘The Perfection Trap...

Iberdrola is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution. Galán has led the company for over twenty years and has transformed the company into a global leader. Why is this transition going so slowly, what new technologies does he believe in, and where does he get his energy from? Tune in!

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen...

Ajay joins to shed light on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and the trajectory of our global economy. Is it possible to achieve a liveable planet free of poverty? Tune in! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke.

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