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Folke Grigo

„I support companies and executives put ESG strategies, leadership, and transformation into practice – through offsites, masterclasses, and 1:1 coaching.“

Folke Grigo – Trusted C-level advisor, ESG expert, and partner for impactful transformation.

Folke Grigo

Folke Grigo

Folke Grigo

Folke Grigo

Folke Grigo

Folke Grigo

Folke Grigo

About me

From Strategist to Practitioner – with experience from leading digital companies
25+ years of leadership experience at Zalando, Mister Spex & Scout24. I have shaped cultural change, built leadership programs, and implemented transformations. Today, I share this expertise in masterclasses, offsites, and coaching.

In these roles, I didn’t just plan transformation – I made it happen:
  • Built and scaled structures to enable growth
  • Shaped cultural change to help teams master new challenges
  • Developed leadership programs that empower executives to drive transformation effectively

Today, I share this knowledge in ESG offsites, masterclasses, and individual training sessions – hands-on, actionable, and with direct impact for organizations and their leadership teams.
From strategy to execution

Experience creates impact. In my roles as trainer, coach, and sparring partner for leadership teams

I combine strategic thinking shaped by experience in start-ups, medium-sized businesses, and international corporations. My expertise in leadership development, performance management, and organizational design helps leadership teams take responsibility, develop talent, and implement change sustainably. Every collaboration is practical, structured, and tailored to your specific situation – with clear impulses, tools, and methods that deliver real impact.
  • Proven hands-on expertise from over 25 years of leadership experience.
  • Tailored guidance with a structured approach
  • Transformation with impact

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FAQ's

What makes Folke Grigo the right trainer and coach for you?

With over 20 years of experience in international companies such as Zalando, Mister Spex, and ImmobilienScout24, I bring solid hands-on expertise to every collaboration. I have guided organizations through growth and change, built leadership programs, and implemented complex transformations – making me one of the few experts who seamlessly combine strategy, leadership, and operational execution.

Is Folke’s program the right fit for you?

Folke’s programs are designed for HR professionals, leaders, and decision-makers who want to deeply understand and effectively apply compensation, leadership, or transformation. Whether in a start-up, scale-up, or large corporation – every participant gains proven, hands-on knowledge that delivers immediate impact in their own environment.

How are Folke’s ESG offsites different from traditional strategy workshops?

The ESG offsites combine strategic depth with real impact: you work with an expert who views ESG not just as a reporting topic, but as a driver of culture, leadership, and sustainable competitiveness. The workshops are intensive, individually prepared, and create clarity for practical implementation.

How does Folke’s 1:1 coaching journey look like?

The 1:1 coaching takes place online via video call. You decide on the length of each session (usually between 30 and 90 minutes). In these sessions, you work directly with Folke on your individual topics. You receive honest feedback, new perspectives, and clear next steps. The content is fully tailored to your current needs – personal, practical, and solution-oriented.

Why choose Folke for your 1:1 coaching?

Folke knows the challenges of leadership and transformation first-hand – as an officer, manager, managing director, and CPO. His coaching is not only empathetic and built on trust, but also solution-oriented, clear, and effective. An ideal fit for people in transition phases, stepping into leadership, or navigating strategic realignment.

How tailored are ESG offsites and coaching sessions with Folke?

Every ESG offsite and every coaching session is tailored to the specific situation of the company, the participants, or the individual. Folke analyzes the context in advance, prepares targeted questions and frameworks, and works closely with participants throughout the process to develop concrete solutions.

Is Folke’s program designed for international teams and English-speaking participants?

Absolutely. Folke has worked internationally for many years, speaks fluent English, and has led teams in more than ten countries. All programs are available fully in English upon request.

What results will a collaboration with Folke deliver?

Whether it’s gaining more clarity about your role as a leader, developing an actionable ESG strategy, or building a new compensation framework – every collaboration delivers a concrete outcome: structured, well-founded, and actionable. You return to your daily work with a clear plan and renewed energy.