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Caroline Farberger

Transform workplace inclusion with Caroline Farberger, speaker on gender diversity and authentic leadership. Caroline works with organisations to leverage diverse perspectives, drawing from her unique experience as a transgender CEO and recipient of multiple equality awards.

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Caroline Farberger, Speaker | Diversity & Inclusion
Caroline Farberger

Caroline Farberger

Stockholm, Sweden

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Caroline Farberger's biography

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  • First senior business leader in Nordics to transition
  • Former CEO of ICA Insurance
  • Advocate for diversity and inclusion in corporate life
Caroline Farberger is a prominent business leader known for her unique narrative and insights into gender dynamics in the corporate world. Born and raised as a boy, she transitioned to live as a woman at 50 while serving as a corporate CEO. This experience provides her with a credible perspective on the treatment individuals face based on gender, which resonates with diverse audiences, including those considering race, disability, and religion. Caroline effectively articulates the essence of diversity and inclusion, guiding her audience through her journey. She recounts her academic achievements and six years as a management consultant with McKinsey, followed by 25 years in senior management roles, culminating in her position as CEO and Board Executive. Her willingness to share successes and challenges highlights the importance of embracing diversity and fostering environments where everyone can thrive. As the first senior business leader in the Nordics to speak openly about her gender transition, Caroline previously lived as Carl Farberger. Until 2022, she was the CEO of ICA Insurance, a leading Swedish insurer. She serves as a Board Executive and Investor while delivering keynote addresses on authenticity, diversity, and inclusive leadership. Caroline has received several accolades for her contributions to equality and inclusion. In 2019, she was awarded the LGBTQ Person of the Year Award at the QX Gala by the Speaker of the Swedish parliament. In May 2022, she received the Womenomics Leadership Award from HRH Crown Princess Mary, recognising her as a CEO and transgender role model. Additionally, she was named the 2022 winner of the Kerstin Hesselgren Award, honouring her long-term commitment to equality and humanity in the workplace and society.

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Why we recommend booking Caroline

Book Caroline Farberger to inspire your team with her unique journey of resilience and authenticity. Her powerful insights on diversity and inclusion challenge corporate norms, fostering a culture where everyone thrives. Engage your audience with her compelling narrative that resonates across backgrounds, driving meaningful change in your organisation.

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Testimonials

Your inspiring talk has echoed through our organization and accelerated our conversations about inclusion and diversity. Thank you for leading the way.

Lena Kjær

HR Director, Ramboll Denmark

Caroline's keynote speech at BMW Group was powerful, touching and inspiring. Her ability to connect with the audience was truly remarkable. After her speech, we received a lot of positive feedback from our employees, and we will continue the important work of inclusion. Thank you, Caroline, for sharing your knowledge with us!

Johanna Kriisa

Manager Director

Caroline Farberger's deeply personal talk at our event for executives was thought-provoking. Without being accusatory, she confronts you with your own biases, simply by sharing her unique view on how she experienced business life as a male and as a female CEO. From the immediate reactions of the audience during the talk and the feedback afterwards, you can see that her words induce change. One of the most valuable outcomes a presentation can have.

Birgit Bohle

HR Director, Deutsche Telecom Germany

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Email caroline.farberger@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Caroline's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Caroline Farberger's speaking style like?
Caroline Farberger structures her keynotes as a first-person narrative drawn from her own career trajectory, tracing her path from McKinsey consultant through 25 years in senior management to CEO, and using the contrast between her lived experience as both a man and a woman in corporate settings to illustrate the concrete effects of gender bias in the workplace.
What topics does Caroline Farberger specialise in?
Caroline Farberger speaks on gender dynamics in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, authentic leadership, and LGBTQ+ experience in corporate life. She is the first senior business leader in the Nordics to speak openly about her gender transition, having served as CEO of ICA Insurance until 2022, and has received the Womenomics Leadership Award from HRH Crown Princess Mary and the 2022 Kerstin Hesselgren Award for her commitment to equality.
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