Speakers
Niclas CarlssonFounder and CEO Founders AllianceSpeakers Session
You will meet Key Note Speakers. Followed by a panel discussion moderated by Patricia and Niclas, including experienced founders, industry experts, and leading voices on entrepreneurship.
Global, large-scale female founders and select founders will be participating both in person and online.
Speakers
Petra Karmteg, COO of DNB Sweden & Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden
Niclas Carlsson
Petra KarmtegCOO of DNB Sweden & Chair of Diversity Charter SwedenSpeakers Session
You will meet Key Note Speakers. Followed by a panel discussion moderated by Patricia and Niclas, including experienced founders, industry experts, and leading voices on entrepreneurship.
Global, large-scale female founders and select founders will be participating both in person and online.
Speakers
Petra Karmteg, COO of DNB Sweden & Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden
Petra Karmteg
Petra Karmteg is Chief Operating Officer at DNB Sweden and Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden. Known for her focus on agile transformation, digital innovation, and inclusive leadership, she has positioned DNB as a global front-runner in equality. In 2021, DNB was ranked the #1 most gender-equal bank in the world by Equileap.
As Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden since 2023, Petra leads efforts to integrate diversity into business strategy.
Diversity Charter Sweden
Diversity Charter Sweden is part of the EU’s Diversity Charter initiative and brings together over 130 companies and organizations committed to inclusive workplaces. The network focuses on peer learning, practical tools, and cross-sector collaboration, with a goal of growing to over 200 members by 2025.
DNB – A Role Model in Inclusion
DNB is one of the largest banks in the Nordics and a recognized leader in diversity:
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Gender-neutral parental leave (20 weeks) globally
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40% women in top management
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Regular D&I Weeks and internal training
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Events like Women’s Finance Day in Sweden
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Active member of Diversity Charter since 2021
Leading by Example
Through Petra’s leadership, DNB and Diversity Charter Sweden demonstrate how diversity and inclusion are not only values — they are key to business success.
Patricia Olby KimondoFounder People Productions & Double Up ImpactSpeakers Session
You will meet Key Note Speakers. Followed by a panel discussion moderated by Patricia and Niclas, including experienced founders, industry experts, and leading voices on entrepreneurship.
Global, large-scale female founders and select founders will be participating both in person and online.
Speakers
Petra Karmteg, COO of DNB Sweden & Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden
Patricia Olby Kimondo
Patricia Olby Kimondo is the founder and CEO of People Productions Sweden, a portfolio of brands within talent sourcing and talent development. The common thread that runs through her companies and non-profit engagement is the focus on better connecting humans and opportunity.
People Productions believes that talent comes in many shapes and sizes - and that potential is stronger than in the past. The brands are all strongly dedicated to developing innovative solutions for a changing world of life and work, for those looking for good jobs and for those looking for talent.
Among the brands are Pamoja, an AI-driven job digital platform for on demand work and Lärarförmedlarna, Sweden'sSwedens leading experts on talent in the Education sector. The companies employ more than 2000 people on a yearly basis.
Patricia has also co-authored the book The People Centered Economy by Silicon Valley based think tank Innovation for Jobs (now PCI, People Centered Internet).
Patricia is also the founder of Double Up Impact, an initiative to encourage more investment in female led businesses. Last but not least Patricia has served on several organizational boards and currently serves on the board for UN Women Sweden.
During the years Patricia and her companies have received several awards and recognition for excellence such as DI Gasellföretag, Veckans Affärers Superföretag och Tillväxtföretag.
In 2018 People Productions was listed on Inc Magazine Europe 5000 fastest growing companies and in 2020 the company was among the finalists in SvD Affärsbragd.
Patricia is a Founders Alliance Ambassador Member.
