About
Ulrika Biesèrt is People, Sustainability & Communication Manager at Ingka Group and a member of the Group Management team. In her role, she ensures that Ingka is guided by its purpose and values, keeping co-workers, customers and the planet at the heart of what we do – so that both people and the business can grow together. Biesèrt is also a member of the World Economic Forum CHRO community, the world’s leading Chief Human Resources Officers community.
From an early age, Ulrika has been intrigued by human behaviour. This early interest led to her study of psychology, social sciences and economics in university. After spending six years working as a family counsellor, she realised she would be better suited to a more commercially driven environment. IKEA was exactly the right step in combining her business interests and acumen, with a deep-seated ambition to influence and broaden the people agenda.
Ulrika has been with IKEA since 1997, with several HR assignments over many years across all its core businesses. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, a thought leader on the future of work, and a champion of continuous learning and development. With over 20 years of leadership experience, she takes pride in her ability to develop individuals and teams to benefit both people and business.