Ola Källqvist

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President & CEO, APAC at Celemi - Making Change Happen

Jing'an District, Shanghai, China

Overview

Ola Källqvist serves as the President & CEO for APAC at Celemi, focusing on business simulations and strategic learning to foster transformation in Asia. A serial entrepreneur, he has founded several companies in the region, including SXL Group and Constellation Group, leveraging his expertise in internationalization, branding, and business development.

He is a regular speaker on topics related to business in Asia and has shared his experiences as a serial entrepreneur navigating the regions dynamic markets. His work often involves helping organizations translate complex information into engaging and actionable learning experiences for their employees.

Unique fact: He founded SXL Group, a firm that pioneered a student consulting model in China by managing top university students in consulting projects for corporate clients.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Business Transformation
His current role at Celemi is centered on "Building People & Business Transformation in Asia, " using simulations to drive organizational change and efficiency.
Strategic Learning
He champions the use of engaging business simulations to help employees develop lasting knowledge and better understand complex company strategies.
Entrepreneurship in Asia
As a serial entrepreneur who founded companies like SXL Group and Constellation Group, he has deep experience building businesses across the APAC region.

Media Appearances

Ola has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2018
President & CEO, APAC at Celemi - Making Change Happen
12-2015 - 6-2018
President & CEO, North Asia at Celemi - Making Change Happen
8-2009 - 6-2015
Chairman and Founder at SXL Group
6-2009 - 6-2015
Chairman & Founder at SXGroup
8-2008 - 5-2012
CEO & Founder at Constellation Group APAC Ltd

Education

1992 - 1996
Economics from Linköping University
1991 - 1992
Graphic Design and Marketing from Berghs School of Communication

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Insights For Selling To Ola

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ola is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ola

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ola move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Ola take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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