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Name: “The biggest risk in any acquisition? Losing your people.” Hege Støre, Group CEO of Advania Group,
Uploaded: 2026-06-16T11:00:13.751Z
Channel: Marc Sumner
Description: “The biggest risk in any acquisition? Losing your people.” Hege Støre, Group CEO of Advania Group, shared a grounded, experience‑led view on one of the toughest parts of M&A: bringing teams together

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“The biggest risk in any acquisition? Losing your people.” Hege Støre, Group CEO of Advania Group, shared a grounded, experience‑led view on one of the toughest parts of M&A: bringing teams together without losing talent, culture, or customer focus. After multiple acquisitions, her message was clear: successful integration isn’t about systems or processes, it’s about leadership, communication, and getting people aligned behind a shared vision. • Keeping your people is the biggest risk in any acquisition • Culture and talent matter more than systems and processes • Leadership and communication drive real integration • Shared vision is what brings teams together A sharp insight for anyone involved in acquisitions, growth, or building high‑performing teams. 🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eGa7kqgf Proudly supported by Halo, Arrow Electronics, XFactor Ai, AMD, Commvault and N-able.

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