Designing for Innovation with Mikkel Lyngbo Nielsen of Ericsson

At Ericsson, real estate plays a critical role in driving innovation, attracting top talent, and showcasing the company’s leadership in technology. In this episode of Purpose of Place, Despina Katsikakis speaks with Mikkel Nielsen, Chief Real Estate Officer, about how Ericsson is designing intentional workplaces that balance legacy and future growth across its global portfolio.Mikkel shares how his team is using data to map work processes, create hybrid strategies rooted in productivity and engagement, and reimagine the office as a platform for collaboration and innovation. He also discusses how Ericsson is embedding sustainability into every decision, and how their spaces are becoming living showcases of technology and brand experience, by aligning key stakeholders through shared OKRs.Listen in to hear how Ericsson is pioneering a data-driven, employee-centered approach to designing the workplaces of the future.Mikkel Nielsen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikkellyngbo/Ericsson: https://www.ericsson.com/Episode Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com