How Ikea's CEO Started With the Company in Pakistan

The speaker shares their experience with supply chain management, starting with their work in the Best Western hotel chain in Sweden, which qualified them for a position in Karachi, Pakistan. Despite the turbulent times, they were the only applicant for the job. The speaker also discusses their emotional connection to IKEA, stemming from childhood experiences and a family background in design, which fueled their interest in home furnishing.

What previous experience did the speaker have that helped them qualify for their current position?

• Setting up supply chains for hotels

• Teaching supply chain management

• Working in a restaurant

• Managing a retail store

Where was the speaker when they applied for a job during a turbulent time?

• Stockholm, Sweden

• Cairo, Egypt

• Karachi, Pakistan

• New Delhi, India

What was unique about the speaker's job application experience in Karachi?

• They applied for multiple positions

• They were the only applicant

• They had to pass multiple interviews

• They were recommended by a friend

What aspect of IKEA was part of the speaker's childhood?

• The food

• The furniture

• The electronics

• The clothing

What family background influenced the speaker's interest in home furnishing design?

• Engineering

• Culinary arts

• Design and art

• Music