Does the UN need to be run like a business? Ikea CEO Jesper Brodin may get the chance The outgoing Ikea chief is Sweden’s nominee to serve as the UN high commissioner for refugees. Fortune · Oct 23, 2025
Inside IKEA’s CEO succession plan: a lengthy listening tour and a handover that will take months Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Sep 3, 2025
Ikea's incoming CEO started his career as a store manager—he recalls working at 5 a.m. in the loading area and eating hotdogs with the founder Juvencio Maeztu has climbed Ikea's ranks for decades, just like outgoing CEO Jesper Brodin and Walmart chief Doug McMillon. Fortune · Aug 14, 2025
As Europe pushes towards its €1.5 trillion renewables target, companies like Ikea look for green power opportunities today Companies like Ikea and Stegra illustrate how European businesses are increasingly viewing the transition as an opportunity in itself, rather than simply waiting for better times to emerge. Fortune · Aug 5, 2025
Ikea plans to cut prices in food courts and offer free kids meals amid cost-of-living crisis The deals come as ‘consumer confidence’ in Ikea has decreased The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Ikea's foray into secondhand furniture is the 'smarter' thing to do, but scaling it up will be a challenge, says CEO Jesper Brodin Despite the challenges and less than developed market for pre-owned goods, it’s here to stay, says the Ingka Group CEO. Fortune · Jan 28, 2025
These CEO’s reveal their top festive reads for the year Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned C-suite executive or someone simply interested in the craft of leadership, these books are valuable additions to your bookshelf. Fortune · Dec 27, 2024
Companies are walking uncertain terrain when it comes to climate Companies are caught between demands they make progress on sustainability goals and backlash from consumers, politicians, and investors. Fortune · Dec 17, 2024
Trump Tariffs Could Hit Pockets Of Consumers, Retailers Urge Customers To Shore Up Purchases: Experts Warn A Stronger Dollar Might Still Not Make Up For Deficit Trump recently declared his intention to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, citing border security concerns. Benzinga · Nov 29, 2024
Ikea profits down nearly 50% as fears of Trump tariff threats spook the Swedish retailer Ikea took the unlikely approach of cutting prices as costs were rising. Now, Trump's tariffs could open up a whole new can of worms for the retailer. Fortune · Nov 28, 2024
Ikea CEO warns prices will jump under new Trump tariffs Jesper Brodin, chief executive of Ingka Group said that the company had ‘never experienced a period of benefit’ when high tariffs had been imposed The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Ikea CEO Warns Trump Tariffs May Raise Prices Ingka Group CEO and other businesses express concerns over potential impact of Trump's tariffs on prices and consumer spending. Trade uncertainty affecting... Top News · Nov 27, 2024
IKEA CEO on the 'massive economic advantages' of climate action For companies leading rather than lagging in the field, it “has given massive economic advantages.” Fortune · Nov 21, 2024
IKEA is taking on eBay to become the go-to destination for second-hand furniture online Listing products on the Ikea Preowned website will be free for now, said the CEO of the furniture chain’s largest retailer. Fortune · Aug 26, 2024
Fortune · Jun 13, 2024 CEO Agenda: The secrets of success with Jesper Brodin, CEO of IKEA CEO Agenda provides unique insights into how leaders think and lead and what keeps them busy in a world of constant change. Today we meet Jesper Brodin, CEO of IKEA.
Fortune · Nov 16, 2023 IKEA focuses on the little things when localizing products to new markets—like mattress stiffness “The adaptations we do…[are] normally on the functional side, not so much on the style side,” Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin says.
Fortune · Nov 9, 2023 Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin says there's no 'middle way' on China—and you can't suddenly de-risk 'if you invest like we do' Despite a sluggish economy, Brodin said IKEA is committed to China: "You have to take some good years and some bad years from time to time."
Fortune · Oct 13, 2023 IKEA's price cuts honor its promise of 'democratic design,' says CEO Jesper Brodin Brodin says he won't break the company's relationship with customers in pursuit of short-term sales and profits.
Fortune · Sep 27, 2023 Understanding the ethical and business imperatives of generative AI Larger societal challenges are emerging as employers continue to increasingly incorporate AI in the workplace.
Fortune · Sep 22, 2023 How hot dogs fit into Ikea's ambitious climate goals Ikea will offer plant-based hot dogs as part of its sustainability effort to become climate-positive by 2030.
Fortune · May 9, 2023 IKEA’s CEO says he climbed from assistant to the C-suite by not pursuing a ‘shimmering’ title To go from assistant to CEO, “find the intersection of what you're good at and what really makes you happy,” Jesper Brodin says.
Fortune · May 4, 2023 How social goals are key to business growth Companies are discovering how achieving social impact and making money can go hand in hand.
Fortune · Dec 14, 2022 'Leadership Next' 2022 in review: The art of managing through challenging times Or: Why the name of Fortune's weekly podcast could very well be "Leadership Now."
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022 Nothing stops flatpack: IKEA reports ‘exceptional year’ despite pandemic, war and inflation Sales increased by 5.6% on the previous year, the home furnishings giant reports
The Times of India · May 25, 2022 WEF meet: Ikea to open store in Bengaluru in June BENGALURU: Swedish furniture retailer Ikea would open its flagship store here in June.