Patrik is passionate about developing business models for, and assisting companies to profitably manage the transition to a sustainable and abundant future! He has over 20 years of experience as a management consultant working on strategic transformation, M&A, innovation and sustainability related projects for some of the world’s largest companies and Private Equity houses on high-profile projects and deals. Patrik was an early pioneer in the field of Business Model Innovation and co-developed the iPad app "Business Model Toolbox" together with Prof. Alexander Osterwalder, the inventor of the Business Model Canvas. Having lived and worked in 6 countries he is now based in China since 2012 where he has become recognized as a leading expert on corporate Innovation and sustainability, frequently invited as keynote speaker, panelist, moderator or judge at conferences such as Shenzhen High-tech Fair, IGEA-UN Green Economy Prosperity Forum, World Green Design Forum, Hult Prize and TEDxChongqing to name a few.
Education
- 2016, NexGen Hong Kong Singularity Master Class, **Singularity University**
- 2014 – 2016, Peter Diamandis' **A360 Digital**, Salim Ismail's **Exponential Organizations**,
- 2013, Exponential Technologies @ Summit Europe, **Singularity University**
- 2011 - 2012, Sustainability for Leaders I and II, +Strategic Life Cycle Assessment, **The Natural Step **
- 2001, Certificates in Strategy and Game Theory, **the London School of Economics**
- 1992 - 1995, BSc. in Business Administration, **International University of Monaco **
Skills
- Strategy, Business Model Innovation, Organisation and Process design, Sustainability
- Corporate Finance / Commercial and Operational Due Diligence / Post-merger integration
- Performance improvement / Cost Cutting /TQM and LEAN
Languages
- Swedish (Native), English (Fluent), French (Moderate), German (Beginner), Mandarin (Beginner)
Work Experience
- 2013 -, CEO of Thrive Together Limited **(T2L)** an innovation consultancy and Director, **The Natural Step** a sustainability NGO
- 2012 - 2013, Head of Guangzhou Office, **Business Sweden** (trade section of the Swedish Embassy)
- 1997- 2012, Management consultant with **Anpro** (productivity improvements), **Accenture** (Supply Chain Practice) **OC&C Strategy Consultants** and **Ernst & Young** (M&A) and **Centigo** (Business Model Innovation). Was a pioneer in using Business Model Canvas and co-developed the related ipad App, Business Model Toolbox with Dr Alexander Osterwalder
- 1995 – 1997 Sales representative, **Platinum Technology inc**. (software)
Sample Engagements:
- **Multiple Chinese Clients**
- - Creating paradigm shifters by helping them to a) understand sustainability better than their competitors and make meaningful progress, b) define a higher Purpose (MTP), redesign organizations and creating ecosystem of partners for innovation
- **Electrolux** (Global project but focus on China, Korea, Singapore, US, Mexico and Brazil)
- - Lead the pre-deal strategy phase in evaluation strategic and operational fit between client and a potential Asian acquisition target
- **Volvo Group** (Global project))
- - Supported the new CFO in identifying root causes to increased global Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses and designed actions for reducing those costs by increased global coordination, spend management and offshoring
- ** ABB Robotics**
- - Pricing strategy and product launch strategy project for a new innovative product
- **The Automobile Association (UK)**
- - Synergies realization after buy-out by Private Equity groups Permira & CVC Capital, focusing on purchasing (contract renegotiations) and call-center outsourcing
- **Grampian Country Foods (UK)**
- - Manufacturing strategy implementation, lean manufacturing, waste reduction and energy efficiency improvement,, design and implementation of new set of KPI’s and reporting tools
- **Betsson Sports Betting (Sweden, UK, Malta)**
- - Business Model Innovation project involving open innovation workshops with non-betting industry participants such as Stock Exchanges and Banks
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