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Value of Authenticity
Caroline Farberger
Caroline Farberger is a former CEO who transitioned at 50, bringing a rare perspective from living and working as both a man and a woman. She inspires organizations with powerful insights on inclusive leadership, authenticity, and the value of diversity in driving better decisions.
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About Caroline Farberger
Caroline Farberger possesses a distinctive and impactful narrative that sets her apart from many. Her profound understanding of life as both a man and a woman, stemming from the unique experience of being born and raised as a boy and later transitioning to live as a woman at the age of 50 in a position as a corporate CEO, makes her an authentic and credible source. Through her story, she provides invaluable insights into the nuanced treatment individuals face based on their gender in corporate life. This perspective resonates universally, making her testimony relatable to people across diverse backgrounds, including considerations of skin color, disability, religion, or gender. She profoundly engages and resonates with individuals through her distinctive story, leaving a lasting impact on all.
Caroline masters an exceptional ability to articulate the true essence of diversity and inclusion, explaining the nuances that distinguish the meaning of inclusion. She skillfully guides her audience through her personal journey, sharing how she diligently worked from the outset to conform to societal norms she believed were synonymous with being recognized as a genuine male. She shares her personal history from completing her dual academic degrees to when she started to work as a management consultant with McKinsey for six years, followed by 25 years in several senior management positions and ultimately as CEO and board executive.
Caroline’s willingness to share both her successes and challenges combined with her personal story reflects the importance of embracing diversity and creating an environment where every individual can thrive, regardless of their background or identity. She knows by own experience that inclusion is the key for organizations to make better business decisions and use their full potential capacity. Her message effectively communicates to both the C-suite and the entire organization, fostering a shared understanding and a collective desire to embrace inclusivity in their actions.
Caroline is the first senior business leader in the Nordics to speak openly about her gender transition, having formerly lived as Carl Farberger. Until 2022, she held the position of CEO at ICA Insurance, a prominent Swedish insurer. Presently, she serves in the capacity of a Board Executive and Investor. Concurrently, Caroline shares her insights through keynote addresses, with a particular focus on themes such as authenticity, diversity, and inclusive leadership.
Caroline is sharing a deeply personal and groundbreaking story. Her courage and transparency serve as an inspiration to us all, and Caroline’s willingness to share her experiences is a testament to her dedication to creating positive change in the corporate world. Caroline’s history is not just about her own personal growth and achievements; it represents a significant step forward in breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity in leadership. She makes us reflect on the importance of embracing diversity and creating an environment where every individual can thrive, regardless of their background or identity.
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Living as your true self
Authentic Leadership at an Executive Level
CEO Carl Farberger became Caroline Farberger
Anna Alù, Director Development & Events
First of all let me tell you that Marc's speech was a hit at our congress. He got the longest applause and kept the audience on its chair for the full hour. The room was packed and not only the Dutch crowd felt proud of having such an excellent representative of their country speaking to our global audience, but also the rest of the audience got hugely inspired. Please convey our thanks and congratulations to Marc. We noticed how much work he put into preparing his speech and making connections with the world of market research.
Many thanks for your help during these months and hopefully we will be able to work together again in the future.
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Her thorough preparation and willingness to understand our department’s values and future ambitions ensured a tailored experience.
"It was a privilege to have Caroline join us as a keynote speaker at our annual Risk Advisory kick-off. Her insights on diversity and inclusion as well the importance of having the courage to be one’s true self served as a genuine inspiration to all attendees. Her thorough preparation and willingness to understand our department’s values and future ambitions ensured a tailored experience. Her expertise , unique point of view, passion and ability to connect with the audience make her a standout speaker and we will welcome her back anytime.”
Her personal experiences gave us extraordinary insights into what inclusive leadership and listening to others really means.
"With her very personal and authentic keynote, Caroline inspired and engaged with our global HR community. Her personal experiences gave us extraordinary insights into what inclusive leadership and listening to others really means.”