
Atlas Copco CEO: Culture, performance, mistakes and accountability
05/22/24 • 33 min
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Why does the Swedish company Atlas Copco produce some of the best CEOs in the world? After 7 years in charge, Mats Rahmström has now stepped down as CEO. In this episode, he talks to Nicolai about excellent leadership, the unique corporate culture at Atlas Copco, his biggest mistake, high expectations for employees and how to maintain speed in the organization. Tune in!
The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson with input from portfolio manager Martin Prozesky.
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Why does the Swedish company Atlas Copco produce some of the best CEOs in the world? After 7 years in charge, Mats Rahmström has now stepped down as CEO. In this episode, he talks to Nicolai about excellent leadership, the unique corporate culture at Atlas Copco, his biggest mistake, high expectations for employees and how to maintain speed in the organization. Tune in!
The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson with input from portfolio manager Martin Prozesky.
- Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube
- Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)
- Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn
- Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn
- Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram
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