Sara Sjöberg

Sara Sjöberg

CEO Polarn O. Pyret
Sara Sjöberg
Sara Sjöberg is an accomplished retail executive with deep expertise in digital transformation, omnichannel growth, and customer-centric commercial strategy. She has held senior leadership roles at global and Nordic organizations including H&M, ICA, and Accenture, where she built a strong track record across sales, marketing, technology, artificial intelligence, and customer loyalty. Since August 2024, Sara has served as CEO of Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P), a leading premium childrenswear brand with a strong omnichannel presence across the Nordics and the UK. The company also reaches customers throughout Europe via its eCommerce platform and marketplace partnerships. Under her leadership, the focus is on accelerating profitable growth while staying true to the brand’s heritage of quality, longevity, and circularity. Founded in 1976, PO.P is built on a distinctive sustainability philosophy, captured in its mission, “To be worn by at least three children.” This principle continues to guide the company’s product development, customer offering, and long-term business model, as it works to make circular retail both accessible and commercially viable.

Day 2 | 21st October

3:10 PM Crystal Ball Panel: Nordic Commerce 2028: How will AI, cost pressure and cross-border competition reshape Nordic retail and define the winners?

  • Exploring bold predictions for the future of commerce, from AI-led discovery and agent-driven shopping to the evolving role of brands, channels, and customer relationships
  • Debating which trends will actually deliver value versus those that are overhyped, across AI, personalisation, retail media, marketplaces, and unified commerce
  • Understanding how operating models will evolve, including how teams, data, and technology need to change to support a more automated, efficient, and AI-driven future
  • Voting live on what will boom, stall, or break, sparking honest reactions from industry leaders on where to invest, what to prioritise, and what to ignore 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Sara.

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