Dr. Kjell Nordstrom

Dr. Kjell A. Nordström has over 25 years of experience working with multinational companies and has served as an advisor and consultant to several large multinationals worldwide. He holds a doctoral degree in International Business from the Stockholm School of Economics. His research and consulting focus on corporate strategy, multinational corporations, and globalization. Nordström has published four books and numerous articles on the internationalization process of firms.

Nordström has been instrumental in the development of the International Business course at the Stockholm School of Economics and is the founder of the school's prestigious Advanced Management Program (AMP). AMP is a top-management program that attracts the elite of Scandinavian executives and shapes their approach to global business challenges. In addition to his academic and consulting work, Nordström is known for his keynotes that provide strategic insights and tools for navigating complex market dynamics. He addresses critical questions about the future of global markets, societal structures, and business opportunities arising from climate change.

His book "Funky Business - Talent makes capital dance" (co-authored with Jonas Ridderstråle) remains a significant work, articulating what modern business firms require from their leaders. The book has not only been featured on networks like CNN and CNBC but has also appeared in Fortune, Fast Company, Time Magazine, Financial Times, and Paris Match. It has been translated into 32 languages and was rated one of the five best business books of the year by Amazon.co.uk and Management General in 2000. His other notable publications include "Karaoke Capitalism: Management for Mankind," and "Funky Business Forever," both co-authored with Ridderstråle. His latest book "Urban Express," co-authored with Per Schlingmann, explores the transformation of multinational corporations into multi-urban corporations. Nordström's innovative thinking and engaging lecture style have made him a highly sought-after speaker, delivering transformative keynote speeches at international forums such as the Deep Tech Atelier 2019 and the Synergy Global Forum 2016.