placeholder>when tings get complex,
ownership gets vague.
when things get complex,
let's tackle the friction.

growth adds pressure. markets are moody. organizations get messy. whoever keeps clarity, wins. period.

we help you keep clarity.

ålqvist consulting drives strategy, execution and leadership.

when pace drops, priorities drift and ownership gets vague, we untangle complexity, restore focus, and make leadership effective again.


Faster Decisions.

When everything needs executive sign-off, velocity dies. We re-anchor decisions through an execution setup for clear rules and real trade-offs.


Clear Ownership.

Ambiguity creates back-and-forth and escalation. We turn “someone should” into clear ownership.


Reliable Execution.

Plans break when priorities compete and dependencies stay invisible. We bring cadence, visibility and predictable progress.


More Impact.

Stop shipping noise. Focus on what moves the needle. We align work to outcomes – so effort turns into results.

The world moves fast. Organizations shift quickly. Transformation adds uncertainty.

When complexity hits, noise becomes friction. We cut through it – fast.

Strategy
Development

Fixed Scope / Time & Material
Strategy is useless without trade-offs. We sharpen direction, priorities, and choices – so everyone moves the same way.
  • Strategy Blueprint
  • Vision & Mission
  • Priorities & Sequencing
  • Roadmap Design
  • Success Metrics

Execution
Setup

Fixed Scope / Time & Material
Execution breaks when ownership is blurry and work competes. We build the steering logic that keeps priorities stable and progress visible.
  • Decision Logic
  • Ownership & Accountability
  • Initiative Portfolio
  • Operating Cadence
  • Dependencies & Planning

Leadership
Sparring

Retainer / On Demand
This isn’t feel-good coaching. It’s executive sparring – for sharper decisions, accountability, and effective leadership.
  • C-Level 1-on-1
  • Alignment Sessions
  • Outside Perspective
  • Change Management
  • Escalation Handling

we're not your average consulting agency.

we combine senior expertise with an executive mindset and ease.

ålqvist Consulting is small by choice – one lead, no handoffs. Depending on scope, we bring in a tight network of senior experts across brand, sales, tech and organization.

Founder

Jan Sabel

With over 15 years of executive experience, Jan has shaped and supported hidden champions across industries – through scale, restructuring, and high-complexity phases.
He operates where strategy, leadership, organisation, and execution collide. From corporate and business unit strategy to operating model design and transformation steering, he turns ambition into clarity, ownership, and execution that holds. His technology background adds depth – keeping strategy and execution in one conversation.
As CIO and Strategy Board member at the BORA Group, the premium market leader in kitchen appliances, Jan helped shape growth, culture, and digital transformation, building scalable tech setups and strategies that paved the way for BORA’s connected product ecosystem.
Today, Jan leads ålqvist Consulting – a boutique consultancy built for what leaders actually need: cut through noise, sharpen priorities, accelerate decisions, and stabilize execution. No fuss. No buzzwords. Just clear thinking and direct sparring at eye level.

why leaders stick with us?

because we don't stop at strategy. we make sure organizations can execute afterward.

and we work through conversations and decisions – not endless slide decks.


No Overhead.

Senior expertise across strategy, organization, and technology – integrated, from one source. No interfaces. No extra layers.


Basic Trust.

We believe in honesty and loyalty – including being clear about what we can and cannot do. Authenticity isn’t a vibe – it’s a performance advantage.


Hard Facts.

We prefer uncomfortable honesty over pleasant irrelevance. Clear feedback, sharp questions, and decisions that stick.


Built to Last.

We design strategies and setups leaders can run themselves. We choose capability over dependency. If needed later, we’re here.

ready to talk it through?

it's not a scripted sales pitch but a focused conversation about what's at stake – and we'll find out if we're the right fit.

No charges, of course.

Questions, issues, suggestions – anything else? Send us a note and we'll get back to you shortly.