Jesper Brodin is the Management Board Member of Ingka Group | IKEA and the former CEO of the company. He left the role in November 2025 and will continue in this capacity until February 2026. His career within IKEA spans over 30 years, and during the last 8 years he... Read more
Jesper Brodin is the Management Board Member of Ingka Group | IKEA and the former CEO of the company. He left the role in November 2025 and will continue in this capacity until February 2026. His career within IKEA spans over 30 years, and during the last 8 years he has held the role as CEO for the Group. Before being appointed CEO, Jesper was Managing Director at IKEA of Sweden/Range & Supply, meaning he was responsible for the development of the product range and supply chain of the IKEA Brand.
Jesper’s career at IKEA started in Pakistan 1995 as a purchase manager; not long after he became Regional Purchase Manager for Southeast Asia. In 1999, he took on the assignment of assistant, both to IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad and to Anders Dahlvig, who was CEO at that time.
As a leader, Jesper is known for his belief in values-based leadership and for his emphasis on togetherness, saying: “The power is where the people are. Believe in yourself and your strengths, but don’t forget to rely on other people’s strengths, too. Because we’re truly stronger together.”
Jesper has a strong commitment and experience of the intersection between business and sustainability and holds the role as Chair of the B Team as well as the Co-Chair role for UN Global Compact – advocating for future where purpose and profit go hand in hand. In 2024 he was named one of the 100 most influential people of by TIME.
In March 2026, Jesper Brodin was appointed Chair of the Board of The Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William, succeeding Christiana Figueres. As Chair, he will help guide the world’s leading environmental prize at the midway point of its ten-year mission to accelerate and scale bold solutions to repair the planet. His appointment reflects his long-standing commitment to demonstrating that what is good for the planet is also good for business, and his belief in mobilising business, government and innovators to drive impact at scale.
Jesper was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, and holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Married with three children, he fills his spare time with sailing and music: “To play the guitar is my yoga. I do it every day.”
Drawing on his leadership of IKEA through Covid-19, Jesper shares how resilient leadership, customer focus and the courage to continue investing helped the business navigate a temporary 75% loss of turnover, accelerate online growth by 45%, and emerge stronger through digital transformation and sustainability.
Jesper draws on his experience leading major omnichannel and sustainability transformations at IKEA, sharing how large organisations can successfully adapt, scale change and create long-term value through transformation.
Jesper explores what it takes to lead in the unknown, build trust and inspire people to move forward with confidence. He shares how strong values, clarity of purpose and empowering teams create the foundation for leadership that lasts through both growth and uncertainty.
What does it take to stay at the forefront of change and drive innovation at scale? Jesper shares how organisations can create the culture, structures and mindset needed to continuously develop, test new ideas and remain relevant in fast-changing markets.
Jesper explores the intersection between business and sustainability, showing how purpose, trust and responsible leadership are not only good for society, but also critical drivers of long-term business growth and customer loyalty.
Having spent most of his career across retail, supply chains and product development, Jesper shares practical insights into how these functions can evolve together to meet changing customer needs while driving efficiency, accessibility and growth.
How do you transform into a truly sustainable company? Jesper shares how sustainability can be integrated into every part of the business, from operations and supply chains to culture, leadership and long-term value creation.
You can book Jesper Brodin through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jesper's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jesper Brodin's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Jesper tailored to your event.
Jesper Brodin speaks on Business & Management, Change, Customer Experience, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jesper to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jesper Brodin for events worldwide, subject to Jesper's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jesper Brodin is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jesper can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jesper Brodin on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Jesper can offer.
Jesper Brodin delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jesper Brodin's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Customer Experience, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Jesper's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Jesper Brodin can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Change, Customer Experience, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy is relevant. Details of Jesper's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jesper Brodin is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jesper Brodin, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jesper's current availability for your dates.