Source: Scandic

During 2022, 24 talents were selected by Scandic’s Executive Committee to participate in the company’s internal leadership program, Talent@Scandic. After seven intensive months of working with industry representatives, mentors and leadership development managers, the participants have now completed the program and are ready to take on leadership positions at Scandic.

Talent@Scandic aims to develop future leaders within the Scandic Group with a focus on the industry and commercial leadership. The foundation of the program is the company’s strategy and future direction. During the course of the year, participants were trained in commercial, leadership and operational development as well as project management and financial knowledge. The talents have now taken the next step toward new leadership roles within Scandic.

Training and securing future leaders has always been important to Scandic. Together with the Executive Committee, leadership developers and key executives within the company, we’ve been excitedly following these talents and I’m extremely proud of how we're continuing to invest significantly in skills development. I look forward to meeting our new leaders in various parts of the organization for many years to come. Jens Mathiesen, President & CEO of Scandic Hotels Group.
Now more than ever, it is important to develop the skills of our team members to ensure knowledge transfer within Scandic. This is why this year, participants were matched with mentors from across Scandic, creating a broader understanding of the company, the hospitality industry and personal leadership development. It’s fantastic to see these 24 industry talents taking the next step forward in their careers at Scandic. Maud Samuelsson, Group HR Manager, Scandic

The Talent@Scandic program is built on Scandic’s leadership compass and the concepts Empower, Build trust, Inspire and Collaborate, the basic principles of the company’s leadership development. As part of the program, participants work on development projects within the framework of Scandic’s long-term strategy which are then presented to Scandic’s Executive Committee. The ambition is for one or more of the projects to be implemented within the company to contribute to Scandic’s continued efforts within various focus areas.

When we develop and take care of our team members, we boost efficiency and create synergies that drive us forward. We have a great number of talented, ambitious leaders at Scandic. Taking advantage of their different perspectives and ideas generates new energy, which is in line with how we work to ensure that our leadership is characterized by trust and responsibility, concludes Jens.

This year’s Talent@Scandic participants:

Norway

Amalie Heitman, Acting General Manager, Scandic Svolvær
Andre Jacobsen Bjerke, Front Office Manager, Scandic Sjølyst
Christopher Spencer, Food & Beverage Manager, Hotel Norge by Scandic
Ieva Marcinkeviciute, Housekeeping Manager, Hotel Norge by Scandic
Mareike Friemel-Haukebø, Hotel Manager, Scandic Seilet
Martine Brusletto Stenberg, Food & Beverage Manager, Scandic Sjølyst
Nora Aasprong, Accounting Manager, Country Support Office Norway

Finland

Anna-Pauliina Urjo, Front Office Manager, Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Antti Viitasalo, Hotel Manager, Scandic Jyväskylä Station
Ida-Riikka Tanhuanpää, Food & Beverage Manager, Scandic Park Helsinki
Sami Lyly, Head Chef, Marski by Scandic
Tuomo Laaksonen, Director Corporate Sales, Country Support Office Finland

Germany

Melanie Konopka, Food & Beverage Manager, Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer

Denmark

Patrice Boman, Hotel Manager, Scandic Palace Hotel
Patrick Nielsen, Restaurant & Bar Manager, Scandic Falkoner
Stine Wiis, Front Office Manager, Scandic Sydhavnen

Sweden

Anna Koivisto, In-house Sales Manager Group & Meetings, Country Support Office Sweden
Anna Larsson, Food & Beverage Manager, Haymarket by Scandic
Annie Dahlstedt, Service Team Manager, Scandic Winn
Caroline Björnlund, Service Team Manager, Scandic Örebro Central
Claes Benediktsson, Food & Beverage Manager, Downtown Camper by Scandic
Karin Bjerenius, Service Team Manager, Scandic Portalen
Marica Nivelt, Hospitality Manager, Scandic Grand Central
Vegard Fjärvoll, Service Team Manager, Scandic Upplands Väsby

Elin Westin
Director of Communication, Scandic Hotels Group
+46 702 777526
Scandic