Who's at the Helm? Executive Integrity, Corporate Risk, and Transatlantic Perspectives
AmCham Sweden and Look Closer invite you to an evening of research-driven insights and practical strategies on one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, dimensions of corporate risk: the people at the top.
What happens when executives carry undisclosed criminal records, prior bankruptcies, or histories of professional disqualification into the boardroom? And how can organizations protect themselves before the damage is done?
Join us for an engaging session where leading academic research meets hands-on investigative experience, set against the backdrop of growing transatlantic business ties and the evolving expectations placed on corporate integrity across borders.
When: Tuesday, 26 May 2025, 17:00–19:00
Where: Central Stockholm (venue to be confirmed)
About the speakers
Henrik Nilsson is a Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), where his research examines how the personal characteristics and backgrounds of senior executives shape corporate financial decision-making. His work focuses in particular on the impact of prior criminal convictions, personal bankruptcies, and professional disqualifications on corporate conduct and outcomes. His current research focuses on behavioral aspects of accounting choice, auditing, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and insider trading. His publications include articles in Journal of Accounting and Economics, Review of Accounting Studies, Contemporary Accounting Research and Journal of Financial Economics. During the 2017-2022 period he served as an associate editor of the European Accounting Review. In 2023 Henrik received the Swedish Auditing Academy Award for significant contributions in accounting and auditing research.
Björn Modée is the CEO of Look Closer, Sweden and Finland's leading consultancy specializing in Integrity Due Diligence. With over 20 years of experience in investigative and strategic advisory roles, he supports clients across industries in evaluating senior hires and M&A targets, ensuring alignment with ethical standards, reputational considerations, and long-term strategic goals. He holds an Executive MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics and a Master's degree in Engineering Physics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Having lived and worked in the UK, US, France, and Brazil, Björn brings a truly global perspective to Nordic corporate governance and transactional integrity.
We warmly welcome you to join us.
(Invitations will be distributed to AmCham members)