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Abstract

This is part of a case series. This case describes the struggle and comeback of a 60-year-old company that had to rediscover its entrepreneurial origins as a source of energy and belief in an 'intrapreneurial' future. It also sheds light on the slow and complex journey of turning around a multinational, knowledge-intensive company with highly competent employees scattered all around the world.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2015-2019.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global
Countries:
Finland; Brazil; Switzerland; Sweden

Featured company

Pöyry Plc
Employees:
5001-10000
Turnover:
USD 652 million
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Engineering; Management consulting

Featured protagonists

  • Rebecca Bleasdale (female), Global Head of Communications
  • Martin à Porta (male), CEO and President

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Abstract

This is part of a case series. This case describes the struggle and comeback of a 60-year-old company that had to rediscover its entrepreneurial origins as a source of energy and belief in an 'intrapreneurial' future. It also sheds light on the slow and complex journey of turning around a multinational, knowledge-intensive company with highly competent employees scattered all around the world.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

Settings

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2015-2019.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global
Countries:
Finland; Brazil; Switzerland; Sweden

Featured company

Pöyry Plc
Employees:
5001-10000
Turnover:
USD 652 million
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Engineering; Management consulting

Featured protagonists

  • Rebecca Bleasdale (female), Global Head of Communications
  • Martin à Porta (male), CEO and President

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