Nordic Infrastructure: Behind the Decisions

Everyone talks about electrification. But without the grid, the transition cannot happen. In our latest episode of Nordic Infrastructure: Behind the Decisions, Johan Mörnstam, CEO of E.ON Sverige, discusses why grid investments must move in step with new production and demand.  "If we have production and no grid capacity, it's useless."

How do Ingvar Kamprad's ideas still shape the way a business invests in infrastructure?  In the latest episode, Henrik Lundin, CEO of Imas Foundation, part of the IKEA ecosystem and an investor in infrastructure, shares his perspective.  The conversation explores how Imas allocates long-term capital, why Nordic infrastructure is relevant to its investment philosophy, and how infrastructure is increasingly seen as a strategic asset linked to resilience, sovereignty and security.  It also looks at how IKEA's long-term culture and Ingvar Kamprad's thinking continue to influence leadership, values and responsible risk-taking. 

What would happen if digital infrastructure stopped working when society needs it most? In this episode, we meet Johan Dennelind, former President and CEO of Telia, now investor, advisor and chairman, to discuss why digital infrastructure has moved far beyond connectivity and become part of the operating system of society. The war in Ukraine is one example of how critical resilient communication systems are in times of crisis. When digital infrastructure fails, the consequences are immediate, affecting payments, information flows, transport, energy systems and trust in national capacity. A key takeaway is that digital infrastructure can no longer be treated as a separate sector. It must be planned together with energy, security and governance.

"Europe cannot invent more natural gas. But it can invent more renewables." In this episode, Kristian Jensen, CEO of Green Power Denmark and former Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finance and Taxation, discusses Europe's changing energy reality. The conversation moves from Greenland and Denmark's Arctic role to the wider question of how Europe can reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and external powers. Kristian Jensen shares his perspective on why energy is now deeply connected to security, independence and competitiveness and why the Nordics have an important role to play through renewable energy, stronger grids and closer cross-border cooperation. Host: Christian Doglia, CEO of Infranode.

In this episode of Nordic Infrastructure: Behind the Decisions, Christian Doglia speaks with Hillevi Priscar, CEO of PrieyeInvest AB and one of the Nordics' most experienced leaders in renewable energy. The conversation explores why wind power has long been a Nordic success story, but also why development is now slowing. It covers permitting, grid expansion, geopolitics, local acceptance, and what it will take to meet rapidly growing electricity demand. An episode for anyone looking to understand the next phase of the energy transition from both an investor and a systems perspective.

"We can't take Sweden's success for granted." That's the message from Jacob Wallenberg, Chairman of Investor, in our latest podcast episode. He reflects on why Sweden must raise its ambitions to stay competitive in a time of rapid change and global uncertainty. The episode highlights the need for long-term investment in infrastructure, from rail and energy to digital networks, and why stronger collaboration between public and private sectors is essential. Jacob also shares his perspective on unlocking private capital and building a more resilient, future-ready Sweden.

"Can we really afford not to electrify?" That's the question Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric, puts at the heart of this conversation in our latest podcast episode. Electrification comes at a cost, but the cost of inaction may be far greater in terms of climate, competitiveness, and energy security. We discuss the urgent need to modernize Europe's electricity grids, the barriers to electrification, and how policy, investment and technology must come together to accelerate the green transition. We also explore how AI and data centers are reshaping energy demand, why electrification is a matter of European competitiveness, and what the Nordics are doing right.

Aviation is here to stay, but it must transform. In this episode, we're joined by Abraham Foss, CEO of Avinor, the backbone of Norway's aviation system, operating 43 airports across the country. We explore the critical role aviation plays in regional connectivity, how the sector is recovering after the pandemic, and Avinor's bold roadmap towards decarbonisation through electric aviation, AI-driven operations, and sustainable fuels. We also discuss the intersection of resilience, geopolitics and innovation, and what it takes to lead in one of the world's most complex infrastructure networks.

In this episode, Christian Doglia speaks with Olli Sipilä, CEO of Gasgrid Finland, about how gas infrastructure is evolving to meet the demands of a zero-emission future. Finland has one of the world's most ambitious climate targets: carbon neutrality by 2035. Achieving it will take more than electrification. It will require a fundamental rethink of how we produce, transport and use clean energy. They discuss how geopolitical events are reshaping the energy landscape, the Nordic Hydrogen Route, the rise of biomethane, the impact of incidents like Nord Stream and Balticconnector, and why infrastructure investment is essential to long-term energy security and industrial competitiveness.

What happens when global trade is shaken by pandemics, tariffs and geopolitical shifts? In our latest episode of Nordic Infrastructure: Behind the Decisions, we sit down with Eryn Dinyovszky, CEO of Yilport Nordics, a Jersey-born seafarer turned Nordic port leader who has spent over 20 years in shipping and logistics across the US, Europe and the Middle East. Eryn shares how ports sit at the heart of the green transition, why the Nordics are leading on electrification and sustainability, and why she believes Sweden doesn't need 52 ports, but a few strong, secure and future-ready hubs. Are container ports adapting fast enough, or struggling to keep up?