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Viktor Axelsen, two-time Olympic badminton champion and former world No. 1, on why he built his career like a startup, and how brutal honesty kept him at the top.
Board leadership
The making of an Olympic champion
September 28, 2026
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Mark Kandborg, Group Chief Risk Officer at Nordea, on why cybersecurity must be a standing board priority, and how understanding your company's unique exposure is the first step to being prepared.
Board leadership
Is your company the weakest link?
September 28, 2026
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Malthe Falck, Head of Group Digital at Nordea, argues AI isn't the strategy — your business is. Boards should ensure a clear plan for where AI creates real value.
Board leadership
AI is not the strategy – your business is
September 28, 2026
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Lasse Karner, Fraud Prevention Expert at Nordea Denmark, explains why fraud prevention is a board-level responsibility, not just a finance issue, and how to build the processes and culture to stay ahead.
Board leadership
Fraud is the fastest-growing form of organised crime. Is your company ready?
September 28, 2026
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Josephine Cetti, Chief Strategist at Nordea Denmark, explains why boards don't need to predict markets — just understand their exposure, define risk appetite in advance, and be ready to act.
Governance
Do you know how exposed your company is – before the market moves?
September 28, 2026
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Jakob Beck Thomsen, Head of Business Banking at Nordea Denmark, argues an effective board should challenge complacency and sharpen strategic conversations, not just provide oversight, with practical advice on agenda-setting and composition.
Governance
Does your board set direction – or merely provide oversight?
September 28, 2026
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Group Chief Economist at Nordea, Helge J. Pedersen, explains why macroeconomics belongs on every board's agenda — and how scenario planning, not just forecasts, helps boards navigate today's uncertainty.
Growth & strategy
The world is uncertain. Does your board have a macro compass?
September 21, 2026
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For the Chair of the Board at Cbio, Boardway’s digital board evaluation tool helped turn board composition from a subjective discussion into a more transparent, structured and data-informed process.
Customer success
How Cbio used Boardway to evaluate their board skills and composition
May 15, 2026
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Epione Medicine set a high bar for its next board member. By using Boardway, Steen Ulf Jensen expanded the search beyond familiar networks and found a strong-fit candidate. A broader search. Better fit. A board strengthened with intention.
Customer success
Boardway Match: Hitting the bull’s eye on board talent
April 13, 2026
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Meet Catarina Fagerholm: an experienced Chair and board professional with a strong track record across Nordic and international markets.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Catarina Fagerholm
March 17, 2026
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An exploration of how start-up CEOs should think about boards, advisors, and management teams, highlighting common mistakes founders make when seeking guidance and structuring leadership around their companies.
Startups & scaleups
Boards vs. advisors in startups
March 12, 2026
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Boardway’s Candidate of the week, Charlotte Blou Sand is a highly accomplished board member, CEO, and founder specializing in robotics, renewable energy, and digital transformation
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Charlotte Blou Sand
February 17, 2026
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Anne Malberg Horsager argues that board leadership is a distinct discipline requiring continuous training to maintain competence in a complex world, rather than simply relying on past experience.
Board leadership
Do You Train Your Board Leadership Muscle – or Hide Behind Your CV?
February 16, 2026
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The interview addresses the value, role, and common mistakes related to advisory boards for founders.
Startups & scaleups
Interview with Adam Murray Nielsen on Advisory Boards
February 16, 2026
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Boardway’s Candidate of the Week, Lars Saltoft Kristoffersen, brings more than 30 years of CEO and board leadership experience in transport, logistics and infrastructure-heavy operations.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Lars Saltoft Kristoffersen
February 10, 2026
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Boardway’s Candidate of the Week features Else Beth Trautner, an experienced chairperson and board professional with deep expertise in life sciences, healthcare and active board governance.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Else Beth Trautner
February 2, 2026
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How Tergy Sagava used Boardway to move beyond personal networks and appoint the right advisors through a structured, data-driven search.
Customer success
Boardway Match: Boardway × Tergy Sagava
January 28, 2026
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Ulas Karademir is CTO at IO Interactive and a board-ready technology leader with deep expertise in game development, platform engineering and scalable production systems. He brings extensive experience across gaming, real-time 3D, AI and interactive technology.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Ulas Karademir
January 27, 2026
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Suzanne Lauritzen is an experienced founder, investor and board member with proven expertise in AI and digital transformation
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Suzanne Lauritzen
January 20, 2026
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Morten Gade Christensen is an award-winning Danish CIO and board member specializing in IT governance, cybersecurity and enterprise risk, with leadership experience across critical infrastructure and regulated industries.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Morten Gade Christensen
January 13, 2026
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This article explores how boards can balance new talent and seasoned experience to strengthen decision-making, resilience and long-term value creation.
Growth & strategy
Building your board — New talent vs. seasoned experience
January 8, 2026
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Kirsten Brosbøl is an experienced board chair and former Danish Minister, specializing in sustainability, climate governance, ESG strategy and public-private leadership.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Kirsten Brosbøl
January 6, 2026
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This article by Anne Malberg Horsager explains how deliberate reflection on motivation, contribution and purpose strengthens board career decisions and enhances value creation in the boardroom.
Board leadership
What Drives Your Board Career?
December 30, 2025
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Jesper Toubøl is a seasoned industrial leader from The LEGO Group who provides boards with expert oversight on large-scale manufacturing transformations, circular economy strategies, and the integration of AI in global supply chains.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Jesper Toubøl
December 23, 2025
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High-performing boards need new capabilities to navigate risk, technology and change. Learn why recruitment and evaluation must evolve to keep pace.
Board leadership
The future of the boardroom
December 18, 2025
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Anita Bogh-Frederiksen is an international leader expert in strategic growth, transformation, and governance. With a background at PwC and Milestone Systems, she specializes in board recruitment for complex sectors like energy and tech. Boardway identifies her as an ideal candidate for boards balancing growth strategy with operational excellence.
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Anita Bogh-Frederiksen
December 16, 2025
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Boardway’s Candidate of the Week is Casper Wilstrup, an AI leader and founder who supports boards with digital governance, AI strategy and future-ready leadership
Candidate spotlight
Candidate of the week — Casper Wilstrup
December 9, 2025
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Former LEGO CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp shares key lessons on what makes a great board member.
Board leadership
What Makes a Great Board Member? Insights from Jørgen Vig Knudstorp
December 8, 2025
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Introducing strategic partnership with deb.
Boardway news
Partnership announcement — Boardway x deb.
November 7, 2025
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A 2025 analysis from Erhvervslivets Tænketank shows progress in gender diversity - but also reveals four persistent structural barriers that keep women out of boardrooms.
Board leadership
Gender diversity on Danish boards is moving too slowly
August 1, 2025
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Why boards matter: Lessons from 100+ meetings
Growth & strategy
Why boards matter — lessons from 100+ meetings
February 25, 2025
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When boards are made up of similar voices and backgrounds, it’s easy to overlook the broader picture.
Board leadership
Welcome to Boardway — a new era for board talent
January 9, 2025
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Rethinking board recruitment for startups
Startups & scaleups
Rethinking board recruitment for startups
January 9, 2025
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