DOWNLOAD
1 min read
A Conversation Becoming a Global Company: From Kabi to Pharmacia & Upjohn
In 1985, Jan Ekberg became CEO of Kabi, a Nordic pharmaceuticals company that had sales of $250 million and was part of the Procordia group in Sweden. Over ten years he guided the company through a dazzling evolution, as Kabi acquired company after company around the world, culminating in the 1995 merger of equals between Pharmacia and Upjohn. The new company is one of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, with sales over $7 billion. In April of this year Jan Ekberg spoke with Arthur D. Little's Nils Bohlin about the key success factors in making mergers work, building a strong and flexible management team, and taking a company through rapid transition.
1 min read
A Conversation Becoming a Global Company: From Kabi to Pharmacia & Upjohn
In 1985, Jan Ekberg became CEO of Kabi, a Nordic pharmaceuticals company that had sales of $250 million and was part of the Procordia group in Sweden. Over ten years he guided the company through a dazzling evolution, as Kabi acquired company after company around the world, culminating in the 1995 merger of equals between Pharmacia and Upjohn. The new company is one of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, with sales over $7 billion. In April of this year Jan Ekberg spoke with Arthur D. Little's Nils Bohlin about the key success factors in making mergers work, building a strong and flexible management team, and taking a company through rapid transition.
RELATED INFORMATION
Implementing a digital shift
Today, every company wants and needs to become digital. However, what this actually entails will be different depending on the industry, size of the company, and competitive environment. Businesses…
The flywheel concept – A powerful foundation for a successful digital shift
Today’s corporate world requires companies to look for a clear purpose for their business ventures, other than solely maximizing profits. This purpose, or in other words, the “why”, is essential for…
Corporate Management of a Major Crisis
The way a company manages a major crisis can literally spell the difference between life and death - both for the immediate victims of the crisis and for the company itself. Over the past decade,…