We are pleased to invite you to the 3rd Nordic Executive Dialogue, hosted at IMD and jointly organised by the Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland.

This exclusive executive evening brings together senior leaders, board members, and decision-makers to reflect on leadership, strategy, and long-term value creation in an increasingly complex global business environment — and to explore how leaders must adapt to navigate today’s uncertainty while preparing for the future.

• Date: 10.02.2026
• Location: IMD, Chemin de Bellerive 23, 1003 Lausanne
• Time: 17.00/18.00 -21.00

REGISTRATION – The event is fully booked

Price:

CCFS member with/ without pre-event 60 CHF

Non-Member with / without 100CHF

Please choose once registration if you like to join the pre-event.

It is free of charge, but it is limited capacity and we need to know who are joining the pre-event.

Panel

Jørgen Vig Knudstorp
Former CEO and Chairman of the LEGO Group, and one of the most respected Nordic business leaders of our time.

Beyond his transformative leadership at LEGO, Jørgen currently serves as Chair of IMD’s Governing Supervisory and Foundation Boards, and is a member of the Boards of Directors of Starbucks and Nike.

David Bach
President of IMD and Professor of Strategy and Political Economy.

David will moderate a dialogue, connecting leadership principles with global executive realities and facilitating a reflective and engaging conversation focused on what it takes to lead in an era of continuous change.

Program 

17:00 (Optional) Discover and explore IMD’s AI tools including their AI companion

18:00 Registration

18:30: Welcome and opening remarks by the Nordic Chambers and David Bach, President and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy at IMD

18:40 Keynote presentation by Jørgen Vig Knudstorp

19:10: Executive dialogue between Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and David Bach (followed by Q&A)

19.45 Networking and apero riche

21.30 End of event

Drawing on his experience, former CEO and Chairman of the LEGO Group, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, will be sharing his perspectives on:

• Navigating the current global business environment, marked by geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, and shifting stakeholder expectations
• Making strategic choices under pressure, while preserving long-term value and organisational resilience
• How leaders must evolve their mindset, governance, and leadership approach to successfully lead into the future

Why attend?

-Gain rare insights from a Nordic leader with board-level perspective across global companies

-Explore how to lead and govern effectively in today’s volatile and complex environment

-Engage in a forward-looking dialogue on future-ready leadership

-Connect with senior executives from the Nordic-Swiss business community in the unique setting of IMD

The Nordic Executive Dialogue is designed to be high-level, pragmatic, and interactive — focused on real leadership challenges and the decisions that will shape the future.

Limited spaces available, bookings are made on a first come first serve basis.