New Member Spotlight: Carpenova Nordic
We warmly welcome Carpenova Nordic as a new member of our life science park, located in The Spark building.
Carpenova Nordic is an executive search firm specialising in identifying and recruiting leaders, managers and key specialists across the Nordic region. With industry expertise in areas such as life science, automotive, construction, real estate and manufacturing, Carpenova Nordic supports clients throughout the entire recruitment journey – from targeted search and rigorous assessment to onboarding and integration. Carpenova Nordic is also a member of INRALS, an international alliance of independent recruitment and executive search firms, providing clients with access to trusted partners and talent networks across the globe.
We asked Peter Ek, Partner and CEO, to answer three key questions and share insights into how Carpenova Nordic aims to make a difference in our community and across the industry in our region.
How can the life science community benefit from partnering with Carpenova?
“The life science sector operates in a highly specialised and regulated environment, where access to the right talent is critical for growth and innovation. We support this ecosystem by connecting life science organisations with highly qualified professionals across the Nordics.
With a strong local presence combined with seamless Nordic co-ordination, we help companies scale efficiently, enter new markets and build high-performing teams with confidence. Our consultants understand both the scientific complexity of life sciences and the regional talent landscape. Through our extensive Nordic network and international reach via the global alliance INRALS, we identify and engage specialised candidates across key functions – from R&D and regulatory affairs to quality and executive leadership.
By partnering with us, the life science community gains a trusted recruitment partner that delivers speed, quality and long-term value, helping organisations strengthen capabilities and bring life-changing solutions to market faster.”
What makes Carpenova a unique and reliable partner?
“What differentiates us is our hands-on, owner-operated approach combined with a strong local presence across the Nordics. Every assignment is personally overseen from start to finish, ensuring accountability, transparency and consistently high quality.
Our consultants bring long-standing experience from the life science industry, enabling us to understand both the technical requirements and the business realities behind each role. This allows us to deliver tailored recruitment solutions while maintaining a consistent process across borders.
We work with a clear ‘one contact – local co-ordinator’ model, simplifying complex hiring needs while ensuring precision and efficiency. Throughout the recruitment process, we act as brand ambassadors for our clients, carefully representing and strengthening their employer brand.
For us, reliability means delivering on our promises – combining time efficiency, transparent pricing and uncompromising quality. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships that create lasting value.”
Talent shortages are a major threat to growth. How can Carpenova contribute to talent supply?
“We play an active role in addressing talent shortages by helping companies access broader and more diverse talent pools, both locally and internationally. Through our co-ordinated cross-border recruitment model, we enable organisations to recruit efficiently across the Nordics, overcoming local talent shortages while maintaining a consistent and high-quality recruitment process.
By combining deep industry expertise, proactive search strategies and extensive networks, we help organisations secure specialised and hard-to-find competencies. As a result, our clients are better positioned to close talent gaps, support sustainable growth and remain competitive in an increasingly challenging talent market.”
Want to know more about Carpenova?
There will be an opportunity to meet Carpenova Nordic’s Partner and CEO, Peter Ek, on 2 February, when he hosts our Science for Breakfast. More information and sign up is available in the Event Calendar on our website.
For more information about Carpenova, please visit the Carpenova website or the Carpenova member profile on our website.