We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this site, or closing this box, you consent to our use of cookies.

Nordic CHRO Community

Join a powerful network of peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
  2. Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
  3. Driving consequential accountability for DE&I

Nordic CHRO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Nordic CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Co-Chairs

Alex Jaffe

USTC Group
CHRO, Group HR & Communications

Martin Lexa

Mundipharma International
CHRO

Martin Nissler

Securitas
VP, People & Organisation

Stephanie Werner-Dietz

Nokia
Chief People Officer

Members

Petra Albuschus

ICA Gruppen
CHRO

MajBritt Arfert

Ericsson
Chief People Officer & SVP People

Ola Arvidsson

Arla
CHRO & EVP Strategy, Communication and CSR

Elena Aylott

Oriflame Cosmetics
VP Global Employee Experience

Hanne Berg

Scandinavian Tobacco Group
CHRO & SVP

Pierre Berkmann

GN Group
SVP Group HR

Jonas Berndtsson

AAK
Global HRD

Inge Berneke

Lundbeckfonden
SVP, Corporate Affairs

Eva Boström

Codan Forsikring Trygg Hansa
HRD

Marie-Louise Brebøl Christensen

Danske Commodities
VP, Head of People & Culture

Johan Börjesson

If P&C Insurance
Head of HR, EVP

Leigh Dagberg

Husqvarna
EVP Group Staff People & Organisation

Laura Exner

Höegh Autoliners
Chief HR & Communications Officer

Rikke Flindt Bergstedt

Danaher
VP HR Europe

Cecilia Forzelius

Nobia
EVP People & Culture

Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen

Hempel
EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer

Lene Groth

STARK Group
CHRO

Elise Hauge Larsen

Lundbeck
EVP, Chief People & Communications Officer

Solveig Hellebust

Yara International
EVP People, Process & Digitalization

Louise Henbest

Unilever
HRD Global Market Operations

Tonje Jensen

Mesta
Konserndirektør Folk og Bærekraft (EVP People and Sustainability)

Margareta Jensen Dickson

Stena Line
Chief People & Communication Officer

Cornelia Kaufmann

Bahlsen
Chief Culture Officer

Kerstin Knapp

Vestas
EVP People & Culture

Marten Lundberg

Loomis
CHRO

Vidar Lødrup

The National Support System for Special Education (Statped)
Division Director

Carina Malmgren Heander

SAS
EVP, Chief of Staff

Petra Miesmaa

GE Healthcare
Country HR Manager, Nordics

Elisabeth Milton

Falck
SVP Global People & Culture

Kirsi Nuotto

VTT
SVP HR

Stewart O'Brien

HL Display
Group HRD

Anette Papuga

DLG Group
VP HR

Cori Petersen

FLSmidth
Group Executive, HR & HSE

Maria Romberg Ewerth

Telia
SVP & Chief People Officer

Massimiliano Sacco

Electronic Arts (EA)
Director, Organization Effectiveness & Team Performance

Karin Svensson

Tele2
EVP People & Change

Louise Sylvest

Bestseller
Chief People Officer & Head of Corporate Affairs

Marianne Tammela

Valio
CHRO

Lika Thiesen

TDC Group
CHRO

Hilde Vestheim Nordh

Norsk Hydro
EVP People & HSE

Trond Vinje

TietoEVRY
CHRO

Sami Ärilä

Ilmarinen
EVP, People & Culture

Ida Åhlund

American Express Nordics
CHRO

"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”

Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills

"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”

Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies

“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”

Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson

Upcoming Programs

VIRTUAL

22 September 2022 | 1 hour

Nordic CHRO Virtual Town Hall

Diversifying the Leadership Bench Through Strategy

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

Learn More

VIRTUAL

13 December 2022 | 1 hour

Nordic CHRO Virtual Town Hall

Retaining Talent in a Volatile Business Environment

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

Learn More
PAST PROGRAMS
Nordic CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 18/05/2022 Nordic CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 30/03/2022 Nordic CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 16/11/2021 Nordic CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 07/10/2021 Nordic CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 29/09/2021 Nordic CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 20/05/2021 Nordic CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 01/03/2021 Nordic CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 24/02/2021 Nordic CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 17/12/2020 Nordic CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 10/12/2020
MORE

Content from your CHRO peers

PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022

The Next Big Question, Episode 21

CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.

LISTEN NOW
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022

C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent

Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.

VIEW RESULTS
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022

CHRO Community Pulse on the War for Talent

We asked CHROs across Evanta communities if they think there is a current race for talent, and if so, what they can do to recruit and retain employees. Here is what nearly 200 senior HR leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.

VIEW RESULTS
VIEW ALL CHRO CONTENT