Lars Häggström

Lars Häggström is a distinguished Senior Advisor at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), leveraging his extensive executive experience to drive organizational transformation in global corporations. His expertise spans Human Resources, with deep specialization in Leadership Development, Organizational Culture, and Capability Building. At IMD, Häggström contributes significantly to the Executive MBA program through speaking engagements in flagship courses such as Transition to Business Leadership, and delivers high-impact consulting to industry leaders including Valmet, Fortum, Siemens, and DSV. His practical insights are shaped by prior executive roles as CHRO at Stora Enso, Nordea, and Gambro, along with international HR experience at Eli Lilly & Co.

Academic Credentials:

• B.Sc. in HR Development and Labor Relations, University of Uppsala, Sweden

Professional Focus:
Häggström's work centers on the dynamics of large-scale organizational change, where he examines how leadership behaviors and cultural norms interact to enable or hinder transformation. He develops practical methodologies for building organizational capabilities that sustain change, with particular emphasis on global contexts. His approach integrates psychological safety, leadership accountability, and capability ecosystems to create resilient organizations. This focus emerges from his cross-industry experience in pharmaceuticals, financial services, and renewable resources, providing a robust evidence base for his frameworks.

Executive Coaching and Advisory:
As a senior coach, Häggström works intensively with C-suite executives on transformation journeys, using leadership and culture as primary levers for change. While his role at IMD involves mentoring through executive education rather than formal academic supervision, his impact extends to developing next-generation leaders in client organizations. No information is available regarding research grants or formal academic student advising.