Nordic Infrastructure: Behind the Decisions

14. Why digital Infrastructure is now critical infrastructure, with former Telia CEO

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.

13. Europe's energy independence with the former Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs

"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.

12. Is wind power losing momentum? With the CEO of PrieyeInvest

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.

11. Jacob Wallenberg on Sweden's competitive future

"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.

10. Can we really afford not to electrify? With the Secretary General of Eurelectric

"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.