Speaker

About the speaker: 

More than 15 years of experience in the banking industry, followed by a decade with Inter IKEA since 2015. Currently responsible for corporate venture capital and establishing strategic partnership that accelerate innovation and transformation across IKEA and beyond. Dedicated to making sustainability affordable and accessible, and passionate about supporting entrepreneurs to scale their businesses throughout the value chain.

Company info:

About IKEA

IKEA offers well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943. To learn more, visit www.ikea.com

About Inter IKEA Group

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers, and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, supply and certain industry activities. To learn more, visit www.inter.ikea.com

Presentation: 

The speaker would like to talk about why IKEA is interested in seaweed, why the company engages with start-up companies and what they think it will take to scale up the seaweed industry.