THE Wallenberg dynasty is corporate royalty in Sweden, known for its strict hierarchy, sense of civic duty and firm-handed guidance. But it was the experiment of a family icebreaker at the home of elder statesman Peter “Poker” Wallenberg Jr more than a decade ago that set the stage for its latest succession efforts.
It was a small but telling break with tradition: the aim not to anoint the next round of leaders but to cajole cousins and members of the sprawling tradition-bound family to chat to one another.
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