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I sometimes bring boards out of the boardroom and into the world of art

I sometimes bring boards out of the boardroom and into the world of art

Aug 2, 2026 | Blog, Joakim

I sometimes bring boards out of the boardroom and into the world of art. The purpose isn’t to discuss art itself, but to gain fresh perspectives, challenge established thinking, and see familiar business questions through a different lens. During our visit to the Guggenheim Bilbao, we explored how culture transformed an entire city and inspired new ways of thinking about leadership, innovation, and long-term value creation. We each chose a favorite artwork and reflected on what it could teach us about business. This was mine.

Prudencio Irazabal’s paintings are meant to be experienced rather than merely seen. What first appears to be four simple red panels is the result of countless translucent layers of pigment. As light passes through these layers, the color gains remarkable depth and luminosity, subtly changing with the viewer’s movement. The work invites you to slow down, revealing that its true subject is not simply color, but light, space, and perception.

Strong Growth, Sustainable Savings, and Enhanced Capacity

Strong Growth, Sustainable Savings, and Enhanced Capacity

May 22, 2025 | Blog, Joakim

In a Board of Directors workshop on the results: revenue increased to approximately SEK 900 million; reuse initiatives led to savings of around SEK 90 million and a reduction of about 2,500 tonnes CO₂e in emissions, while flexible financing contributed to strengthened operational readiness in the core business.

Fight! Returning to Strength After Months of Non-Stop Business Management – Now Available to Support Your Organization

Fight! Returning to Strength After Months of Non-Stop Business Management – Now Available to Support Your Organization

Jul 20, 2024 | Blog, Joakim

Fight! The setting sun catches me during an outdoor kettlebell session. I’m in a row of training days, aiming to get my match weight as I return to the gym after several months of non-stop business management assignments.

Now that almost every assignment is delivered and completed, I am free to be back and fight with the weights.

And yes, you can now engage me to support your company or organization, within a value-creation business management role, through confidence-building investor relations, as a fully experienced member of the board of directors, or in other cooperative roles.

Experienced Board Professional Seeking New Challenges and Opportunities

Experienced Board Professional Seeking New Challenges and Opportunities

Apr 2, 2024 | Blog, Board of Directors, Joakim

I am ready to take on new assignments in board of directors roles and look forward to continuing to present applications at personal meetings with nominating committees, like the one I had today.

With nearly 15 years of experience serving on the boards of various companies across multiple industries, from those listed on the stock exchange to owner-led firms and growing enterprises, I bring a wealth of knowledge and an extensive network. My role as an active board member has encompassed a broad spectrum of activities, including capital raising, IPOs, issuing new shares, and overseeing mergers and acquisitions.

As I seek new board positions, I am enthusiastic about contributing as an active member, leveraging my significant business acumen and deep business intelligence to drive business development.