Deb.

"I am happy to say that I feel well prepared and confident to take on board assignments after completing the Future-Proof Board Member training with Deb.

The course was very well-structured, insightful and educational, providing me with the essential tools and knowledge to excel in my role. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to strengthen their capabilities as a board member"
-Alexandra Åbrandt, alumni Future proofed board member.

Sign up for the coming course: Future Proofed Board Member

2025
FEB 10-11 MALMÖ
MAR 10-11 STOCKHOLM
MAR 31-APR 1 STOCKHOLM

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Success Story: Nejra Celik joins Granngården’s Board

From a career built on digital innovation and retail excellence, Nejra Celik, an alumna of the deb. program, has taken on her latest role as a Board Member at Granngården AB.

Shaped by her journey from Bosnia to Sweden as a refugee, Nejra brings authenticity, resilience, and value-driven leadership to every aspect of her work. With expertise in omnichannel retail, her mission is to strengthen the synergy between Granngården’s physical stores and digital platform, ensuring accessibility and growth.

Guided by her mantra, “complacency is your worst enemy, and kindness is your best friend,” Nejra inspires others by leading with integrity and purpose.

Read the full article about Nejra Celik through the link in bio

deb. had the privilege of hosting a lecture at McKinsey & Company to share insights, information and start discussions on the critical role of board work in today’s dynamic landscape. It was a fun opportunity to exchange ideas, provide inspiration, and explore how diverse, competent, and forward-thinking boards can shape the future.

Thank you all who participated and contributed to the dialogue. We are always so inspired to see curiosity and commitment to driving change in corporate governance!

Redefining Cybersecurity Leadership: Nordic Defender Welcomes Three deb. Alumni to Its Board

Nordic Defender, the Nordic region's pioneering crowdsourced cybersecurity platform, has taken a bold step forward by strengthening its board with three deb. alumni: Anna Engman, Malin Kjällström, and Alexandra Stolt. This dynamic trio brings expertise in cybersecurity, business development, fundraising, and organizational scaling. These are skills that align well with Nordic Defender's mission to create a safer internet.

CEO Vincent Heidarinia underscores the transformative power of diverse perspectives and cutting-edge innovation, stating, "By uniting global talent through our crowdsourced platform, we are redefining the boundaries of cybersecurity innovation and setting a new standard for resilience in the digital age." The recruitment process, led in collaboration with deb., ensured a diverse and inclusive approach in the boardroom too, reflecting Nordic Defender’s commitment to meaningful change.

The new board members fully support Nordic defender’s vision and mission. Anna highlights the transformative potential of combining AI with crowdsourced knowledge, a key factor in her decision to join the company. Alexandra and Malin focus on the opportunities for scaling and governance, meaning that Nordic Defender is well-prepared to address evolving industry challenges for their customers.

We at deb. want to express our gratitude to Nordic Defender for their vision and dedication to their product and their approach to their board. It's needed!

Read the full success story through the link in bio.

This week we had the honor of celebrating the incredible participants of our deb. program 24/25 at a Diploma Ceremony, marking them as certified, Future-proofed board members, and ready to take on board positions! ⭐️

We are so inspired witnessing their growth, passion, and commitment to their journey, and excited to see the impact they’ll make moving forward.

🚀 If you are looking for new competence to your board? Get in touch!

A huge thank you to DLA Piper for hosting the event together with us in their beautiful facilities!

Future-Proofing Nomination Committees

In collaboration with Nasdaq, deb. recently hosted a unique event bringing together Sweden’s leading nomination committee members and board chairs. With representatives from 9 of the 10 key players with the most nomination committee assignments, we explored how to ensure boards are equipped to create long-term value in a rapidly evolving world.

Key insights:

✅️ Future board competence: By 2025, boards need skills to navigate complexity and drive success.

✅️ AI in governance: AI can enhance board evaluations, streamline processes, and uncover strategic insights.

✅️ Diversity & succession planning: A minimum of 30% diverse representation is crucial for impactful change.

The event featured a keynote by Peter Kurzwelly (AI Sweden) on AI trends and a panel moderated by our Hanna Moisander with:

⭐️ Patricia Hedelius - Nomination committee member and fund manager AMF.

⭐️ Anna Magnusson - Ownership Manager, Första AP-fonden.

⭐️ Jon Risfelt - Chair of Knowit, Axentia Group, and CAB Group; 2024 Guldklubban nominee.

⭐️ Per Berggren - Chair of Castellum and Fondamentor.

⭐️ Regina Sipos - Chair of Frilans Finans, Peafowl Plasmonics AB, and Mindmore.

Learnings from this morning included the importance of evaluating nomination committees themselves, combining qualitative and quantitative board evaluations, and planning for both immediate and long-term succession needs. AI and data-driven insights can also help boards stay ahead of external trends.

Big thanks to Suzanne Sandler and Linda Zimdahl at deb., Andrew Suneson Meiling at MERIT500, Johan Forsberg at DigJourney, Maria Groschopp Dellwik, Rebeca Eneroth and Johan Schagerlind at Nasdaq for co-creating this beautiful morning.

Also hank you to all participants for driving the future of Swedish governance!

Read the full article about the event through link in bio.

deb. KNOWLEDGE TIP.
In June a new CSRD FAQ was published

deb.GPT conclusion: In the context of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the board of directors typically has the following responsibilities:

🚀 Oversight of Sustainability Reporting: Ensuring that the sustainability reporting process is integrated into the company's overall governance framework.

🚀 Approval of Sustainability Reports: The board is responsible for approving the final sustainability report, ensuring it is accurate and meets regulatory requirements.

🚀 Risk Management: Overseeing the identification and management of sustainability-related risks and opportunities.

🚀 Stakeholder Engagement: Ensuring that the company engages appropriately with stakeholders on sustainability issues.

🚀 Compliance and Audit: Ensuring compliance with sustainability reporting standards and facilitating external audits of the report.

For specific details, we recommend reviewing the document directly, particularly sections that focus on governance, responsibilities, and reporting requirements.