Upcoming events

  • Who shapes the board?

    • 19 Oct 2026
    • 17:00 - 19:30
    • DLA Piper, Aker Brygge, Bryggegaten 6, Oslo
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    Who shapes the board?

    Who influences the composition of a board and what shapes the recruitment of new board members?

    At our next Norway event, we bring together perspectives from institutional ownership, private equity, and governance for a panel discussion exploring how boards are formed and how board appointments are made.

    We are pleased to welcome three experienced speakers:

    Anne Lise Gryte, Partner at Wiersholm, Chair of the Nomination Committees of Axactor ASA and Mowi ASA, and a member of several other nomination committees. 

    Christina Stray, Chief Legal Officer at Folketrygdfondet. 

    Øistein Widding, Head of Leadership and Talent at Altor.

    The conversation will be moderated by Anette Willumsen, CEO of Heder Bank and board member of, among others, Appear ASA and Axactor ASA.

    Together, the panel will discuss four perspectives: how owners influence board composition and recruitment; how nomination committees carry out their mandate from owners to develop boards with the right competencies and strong foundations for effective collaboration; the role and responsibilities of nomination committees; and practical advice for candidates seeking board positions.

    The conversation will also offer insight into what owners and nomination committees look for when recruiting future board members.

    Join us for an evening of candid perspectives, practical insight, and meaningful connections.

    The event is held in Norwegian and is in cooperation with SelectionF

    Places are limited, so we encourage early sign up. Thanks for registering and we are looking forward to seeing you!

    We completely understand that plans sometimes change. At the same time, last-minute no-shows can lead to unnecessary costs and food waste. Therefore, we will introduce a no-show fee if you are registered but do not attend and have not informed us beforehand.

    In the event of a no-show we will charge you 500 NOK. Please e-mail contact@selectionf.com no later than three days before the event if you cannot attend.


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  • Personal branding & positioning workshop

    • 26 Oct 2026
    • 16:30
    • Hills Business Park, Klovinpellontie 1-3, 02180 Espoo
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    PERSONAL BRANDING AND POSITIONING WORKSHOP

    In this workshop, you will gain insights and tools to position yourself as an attractive board candidate and learn how to use communication to showcase your expertise and the value you add. Boards are built on competencies, but also on each member's willingness to influence and drive change. Through effective leadership communication, you can highlight both.

    You will receive practical tips and examples of how to build your brand, become more visible, and stand out from the crowd.

    The workshop will be highly interactive and led by Mona-Maria, Managing Director and Partner at Birn+Partners Finland and Baltics, and Sofie Lambertsson, Managing Director at Birn+Partners Sweden.

    As this is an event with SelectionF:

    Open for MEMBERS of SelectionF. Guests can participate for 150 euro.

    The workshop will be in English.

    About Sofie:

    As Managing Director and Senior Executive Consultant at Birn+Partners, she support owners, boards and CEOs in executive search, board services and leadership advisory – across Sweden and Europe.

    Her background combines more than a decade in senior leadership roles with hands-on experience of building, scaling and transforming organisations. She has worked closely with founders, private equity owners and boards in growth, restructuring and succession contexts.

    About Mona-Maria

    Mona-Maria is an expert in leadership consulting, corporate development and executive search. As Managing Director and Partner at Birn+Partners Finland and Baltics, she also leads the firm's Nordic team and its Life Science Industry Practice. Her career spans more than 30 years in business development and sales, including over two decades as CEO of several companies, with an international track record across consulting, pharmaceuticals, biotech, marketing and communications.

     She has completed more than 600 executive searches and consulting mandates. She has also managed interim business operations since 2001 and designed leadership development programmes for more than 130 executives and managers. As an advisor, she champions DEI and ESG principles to help leadership teams prepare for the future of work. Mona-Maria currently serves as President of FEX, the Finnish Executive Search Firms' Association.

    "I have a genuine passion for my work with a deep appreciation for people and their development. The most fulfilling aspect of my job is identifying talent across Europe to benefit our clients, whilst acting as a trusted, strategic partner to solve their leadership challenges. Quality and ethics are essential, and the feeling of being able to help a client truly transform their business is incredibly important to me." - Mona-Maria Ilola

    We completely understand that plans sometimes change. At the same time, last-minute no-shows can lead to unnecessary costs and food waste. Therefore, we will introduce a no-show fee if you are registered but do not attend and have not informed us beforehand.

    In the event of a no-show we will charge you 50 euro. Please e-mail contact@selectionf.com no later than three days before the event if you cannot attend.


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  • Professional investors - Masterclass

    • 10 Nov 2026
    • 16:00 - 19:00
    • Vejle - AI Innovation House, Innovations Allé 3, 7100 Vejle
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    Bestyrelsen som værdiskaber – hvordan vurderer og sammensætter professionelle investorer og kapitalfonde bestyrelser i 2026?

    Hvordan vurderer professionelle investorer og kapitalfonde en bestyrelses værdi? Og hvordan sammensætter de den, så den understøtter virksomhedens strategi, udvikling og afkast?

    Kom med til en session om investorernes perspektiv på bestyrelsen – fra valg af formand og medlemmer til forventningerne til strategisk sparring, ledelse og værdiskabelse.

    Vi sætter fokus på:

    • Bestyrelsens værdi: Hvordan vurderer investorer bestyrelsens bidrag til virksomhedens udvikling og resultater?
    • Sammensætning og kompetencer: Hvordan vælger de profiler, der matcher strategien, ejerhorisonten og virksomhedens næste fase?
    • Formandens rolle: Hvad forventes af formanden i samarbejdet mellem ejere, bestyrelse og direktion?
    • Strategi og eksekvering: Hvordan skal bestyrelsen udfordre ledelsen og understøtte vækst, transformation og opkøb?
    • Løbende udvikling: Hvornår justeres bestyrelsens sammensætning, og hvordan vurderes dens indsats?

    Vi undersøger, hvad der gør en bestyrelse værdifuld i investorernes øjne – og hvad bestyrelsesmedlemmer kan gøre for at styrke deres bidrag og relevans.

    For investorerne er bestyrelsens sammensætning også en investering i virksomhedens fremtidige værdiskabelse.

    Arrangementet afholdes i samarbejde med EY og Selection F.

    Bemærk at eventet nu afholdes i Vejle. 

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  • Masterclass on managing takeover bids

    • 10 Nov 2026
    • 17:30 - 20:00
    • EY Hamngatan 26. 11 floor - Stockhholm
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    When the Takeover Call Comes, Will You Be Ready?

    Boardroom dynamics change fast when a takeover attempt is on the table. Governance and strategy collide — and every decision carries consequences for the company's future. What should you do if shareholders push for a deal you're not sure about? When confidential information starts leaking at the worst moment? How do you efficiently work with advisors and other stakeholders?

    The dilemmas that arise in a takeover process are rarely black or white, and they put the board's fiduciary duties to the test. 

    At our upcoming event, Andreas Dalhäll from EY joins Sofie Bjärtun and Linnéa Dolk from Vinge for an honest, behind-closed-doors conversation about responsibility, risk, and what it really takes to navigate the line of fire. Don't miss it.

    Linnéa and Sofie are partners in Vinge’s Capital Markets and Public M&A team. They both regularly advise boards and offerors in connection with public takeovers. Sofie is also a member of the Swedish Securities Council (Aktiemarknadsnämnden) which issues rulings within the takeover field. Andreas is a partner at EY and has been working with capital markets transactions since he joined the firm, in 2007.

    This event is in cooperation with SelectionF. 


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  • Professional investors - Masterclass

    • 11 Nov 2026
    • 16:00 - 19:00
    • EY, Copenhagen, Marmorvej 1, 2100 København Ø
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    Bestyrelsen som værdiskaber – hvordan vurderer og sammensætter professionelle investorer og kapitalfonde bestyrelser i 2026?

    Hvordan vurderer professionelle investorer og kapitalfonde en bestyrelses værdi? Og hvordan sammensætter de den, så den understøtter virksomhedens strategi, udvikling og afkast?

    Kom med til en session om investorernes perspektiv på bestyrelsen – fra valg af formand og medlemmer til forventningerne til strategisk sparring, ledelse og værdiskabelse.

    Vi sætter fokus på:

    • Bestyrelsens værdi: Hvordan vurderer investorer bestyrelsens bidrag til virksomhedens udvikling og resultater?
    • Sammensætning og kompetencer: Hvordan vælger de profiler, der matcher strategien, ejerhorisonten og virksomhedens næste fase?
    • Formandens rolle: Hvad forventes af formanden i samarbejdet mellem ejere, bestyrelse og direktion?
    • Strategi og eksekvering: Hvordan skal bestyrelsen udfordre ledelsen og understøtte vækst, transformation og opkøb?
    • Løbende udvikling: Hvornår justeres bestyrelsens sammensætning, og hvordan vurderes dens indsats?

    Vi undersøger, hvad der gør en bestyrelse værdifuld i investorernes øjne – og hvad bestyrelsesmedlemmer kan gøre for at styrke deres bidrag og relevans.

    For investorerne er bestyrelsens sammensætning også en investering i virksomhedens fremtidige værdiskabelse.

    Arrangementet afholdes i samarbejde med EY og Selection F.

     


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  • AI enters the Boardroom

    • 19 Nov 2026
    • 17:00 - 19:00
    • DLA Piper, Aker Brygge, Bryggegata 6, Oslo
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    AI enters the Boardroom

    AI is changing how businesses create value, make decisions, and compete.
    For boards, AI is no longer a question of whether, but how: How to seize the opportunities, manage the risks, and lead responsibly through rapid change.

    Join us for a conversation about the board’s role in a technology-driven landscape. Together with three experienced leaders, we will explore how boards can use AI strategically, strengthen competitiveness, and create long-term value while managing risk.

    Panelists
    Bente Sollid, CEO of Digital Hverdag, Board Chair at Sonat Topco, and Board Member at Norse Atlantic, Kredittbanken, Polaris Media, and others.

    Karl-Christian Agerup, Board Chair at Vend and Oslo Science Park, Board Member at Tinius Trust and RunwayFBU, and Vice Chair of the NATO Innovation Fund, among other roles.

    Moderator
    Alexander Haneng, AI expert at Digital Norway.

    Together, we'll explore how boards can approach AI strategically, strengthen competitiveness, and create long-term value in an increasingly technology-driven world.

    The event is held in Norwegian. Seats are limited, so we encourage early sign up. Thanks for registering and we are looking forward to seeing you. 

    Participation in the first two events is free of charge. By registering for a third event in Selection F, you will automatically be enrolled as a member and invoiced for a 12-month membership. 

    We completely understand that plans sometimes change. At the same time, last-minute no-shows can lead to unnecessary costs and food waste. Therefore, we will introduce a no-show fee if you are registered but do not attend and have not informed us beforehand.

    In the event of a no-show we will charge you 500 NOK. Please e-mail contact@selectionf.com no later than three days before the event if you cannot attend.



     



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  • Joulurieha – Nordic Christmas Mingle. A leadership event with a Touch of Christmas

    • 3 Dec 2026
    • 15:00 - 19:00
    • Business Hills Park, Tower 1, Klovinpellontie 1–3, 02180 Espoo (Mankkaa). Please remember your parking disc.
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    Birn+Partners Vappurieha in May brought together a wonderful crowd, so we’re keeping the tradition going. Welcome to Joulurieha, our Christmas edition! 

    Strategy is easy to set and hard to deliver. How are Nordic organisations making change happen? Is their leadership capacity keeping pace with their ambitions? And how are they handling the pressure they face today? 

    Welcome to Birn+Partners and SelectionF Christmas event on Thursday 3 December 2026, 15:00–19:00. The event is for executives, board professionals and owners. The afternoon combines fresh research findings and current thinking on leadership with a warm festive atmosphere.

    Programme

    • Mona-Maria Ilola, CEO, Birn+Partners Finland: The Mood You Bring: How a Leader’s Emotions Shape the Room - what shapes 2027. 
    • Soili Nepponen, Head of Interim, Birn+Partners:Results of the Birn Nordic Leadership Study 2026. The study examines the leadership of strategic change and leadership capacity in the Nordics. We’ll discuss what the findings mean for day-to-day organisational life, executive appointments and the implementation of change. 
    • Invited guest speakers. Speakers and topics will be announced in early November.

    Stay for good food, festive drinks and great company. It’s the perfect moment to reconnect with old acquaintances, make new ones, and reflect together on the year past and the year ahead.

    When: Thursday 3 December 2026, 15:00–19:00
    Where: Business Hills Park, Tower 1, Klovinpellontie 1–3, 02180 Espoo (Mankkaa). Please remember your parking disc.
    Registration by 11 November 2026. Places are limited to 60 guests, so please register early. 

    Save the afternoon for ideas, encounters and Christmas spirit. A warm welcome to you all! 

    We completely understand that plans sometimes change. At the same time, last-minute no-shows can lead to unnecessary costs and food waste. Therefore, we will introduce a no-show fee if you are registered but do not attend and have not informed us beforehand.

    In the event of a no-show we will charge you 50 euro. Please e-mail info.fi@birn-partners.com no later than three days before the event if you cannot attend.


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