Dr Kjell A. Nordström is the interpreter of the new business world. His dynamic style has made him a highly appreciated speaker, and he has given keynote presentations in over 100 countries. The Global Gurus Top 30 Management ranking put him at number 23 worldwide and among the top 5 in Europe.
He suggests that our time is unique. We are probably at the beginning – not even the middle – of the fastest business model transformation since the 1850s.
Current work
Besides public speaking, Kjell A. Nordström is also active as an investor and entrepreneur and runs a prominent Shakespeare theatre.
Previous experience
Dr Nordström has 25 years' experience working with multinational companies and has served as an adviser and consultant to several large multinationals around the world. He holds a doctoral degree in International Business from the Stockholm School of Economics. His research and consulting focus on the areas of corporate strategy, multinational corporations and globalization.
Author:
Kjell Nordström has published four books and numerous articles on the internationalization process of firms. His book Funky Business (co-authored with Jonas Ridderstråle) sold more than 300,000 copies and has been featured on CNN and CNBC, as well as in numerous magazines and newspapers.
His latest book Urban Express, co-authored with Per Schlingmann, tells a story about a silent revolution, spearheaded by cities and women. The authors see multinational corporations being transformed into multi-urban corporations. They see urban' becoming the new black with mayors becoming the prime ministers of our era.
Kjell A. Nordström is an extremely sought-after lecturer. He is not your typical business guru – his revolutionary message is delivered in a revolutionary way. He enjoys everything from keynote presentations to leading smaller workshops with senior executives.
Talking Points
Articulate and Tacit Knowledge
Articulate and Tacit Knowledge
Creating and Defending Competitive Advantages
Creating and Defending Competitive Advantages
Multinational Corporations, Recipes and Global Tribes
Multinational Corporations, Recipes and Global Tribes
Talent Makes Capital Dance - How to Thrive in the New World
Talent Makes Capital Dance - How to Thrive in the New World
The Role of the Leader When We Are Free to Know, Go, Do and Be
The Role of the Leader When We Are Free to Know, Go, Do and Be
The Ultramodern Multinational: Strategies, Structures and Leadership
The Ultramodern Multinational: Strategies, Structures and Leadership
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Dr Kjell A Nordstrom - In Concert
Amid the madness and hyperbole surrounding the new economy, Dr. Kjell A. Nordström is a guru of the new world of business and a most challenging keynote speaker. The 2005 Thinkers 50, the world's first ranking of management thinkers, ranked Nordström and his partner Dr. Jonas Ridderstråle at number 9 in the world and number one on Europe. His dynamic style makes him a highly appreciated speaker throughout the world. He has served as an advisor/consultant to several large multinationals. Amid the madness and hyperbole surrounding the new economy, Dr. Kjell A. Nordström is a guru of the new world of business and a most challenging keynote speaker. The 2005 Thinkers 50, the world's first ranking of management thinkers, ranked Nordström and his partner Dr. Jonas Ridderstråle at number 9 in the world and number one on Europe. His dynamic style makes him a highly appreciated speaker throughout the world. He has served as an advisor/consultant to several large multinationals. Kjell holds an Economic Licentiate degree and a doctoral degree from the Stockholm School of Economics. He is presently Associate Professor at the Institute of International Business (IIB) at the Stockholm School of Economics. His research and consulting focus is on the areas of corporate strategy, multinational corporations and globalization. Kjell has published a book and numerous articles on the internationalization process of firms.Dr Kjell A Nordstrom In Person
Amid the madness and hyperbole surrounding the new economy, Dr. Kjell A. Nordström is a guru of the new world of business and a most challenging keynote speaker. The 2005 Thinkers 50, the world's first ranking of management thinkers, ranked Nordström and his partner Dr. Jonas Ridderstråle at number 9 in the world and number one on Europe. His dynamic style makes him a highly appreciated speaker throughout the world. He has served as an advisor/consultant to several large multinationals. Kjell holds an Economic Licentiate degree and a doctoral degree from the Stockholm School of Economics. He is presently Associate Professor at the Institute of International Business (IIB) at the Stockholm School of Economics. His research and consulting focus is on the areas of corporate strategy, multinational corporations and globalization. Kjell has published a book and numerous articles on the internationalization process of firms.It was incredibly powerful, immensely forward looking and visionary. We are also full of admiration for your superb and inspirational facilitation techniques. ... keep reading Rudolf H. Messinger, Chief, Career Management Section, UNICEF Headquarters
You have been a very nice Swedish surprise to us. It has been quite some time ago that I can remember that a lecture has been so inspiring, though provoking, personal, humorous and entertaining. Without any exception I have received similar feedback from my fellow partners, including our global team
Your presentation received some fantastic feedback. Attendees described it as refreshing, entertaining and truly inspiring. It really out the emphasis of the conference on new thinking which was exactly what we wanted to achieve. We continue to get so many positive comments about your talk. It was excellent and helped people to think differently
Mr. Nordströms speech was absolutely brilliant. We have received a huge amount of feedback, that was over and over enthusiastic. It has been the very inspiring highlight of the conference
