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Helene Barnekow

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Non Executive Director at Investment AB Latour
📍 Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden

Helene Barnekow is a senior executive and board professional with over 30 years of experience in the IT and telecom industries. She holds multiple chair and director positions, focusing on leadership, organizational culture, and transformation. Colleagues describe her as a professional, creative, and forward-thinking strategist. She holds a Masters degree from Lund University.

She is passionate about making a difference and believes sustainable change comes from genuine leadership. Helene is inspired by leaders who use their platforms for social impact and is an advocate for value-based leadership, diversity, and creating opportunities for the next generation.

Unique fact: Helene is a Fellow at The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, a prestigious non-governmental scientific academy.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden
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Value-Based Leadership
A core theme in her professional philosophy, she has authored a book on the topic and frequently speaks about leading with purpose, authenticity, and courage.
Digital Transformation
Has led major transformation initiatives as CEO of Telia Sweden and Microsoft Sweden, focusing on digitalizing customer experiences and internal operations.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Non Executive Director
Investment AB Latour
5-2024
Chair
Storytel
3-2024
Chairwoman
Mindler
12-2023
Ledamot / Fellow
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
12-2023
Partner
Gaia Leadership
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Education
1985 - 1989
Masters
Lund University
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Batavia High School
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