Werthén

"Werthén streamlined operations, cutting unnecessary staff and trimming excess at every level. He held firmly to the belief that traditional corporate tools like budgets and forecasts were overvalued, famously remarking that “forecasts are only interesting when you look at them in the rearview mirror.” Unnecessary internal meetings were also reduced to a minimum."

"Werthén’s leadership in Electrolux provided a compelling example of success for Carl Bennet. The autonomy given to local managers fostered a culture of ownership and efficiency that resonated deeply. Bennet fully embraced it as a guiding model."

"Under Werthén’s vision, operational decision-making was pushed out to local management teams, giving them autonomy, almost to the point of abdication, to run their respective divisions with greater flexibility and speed. The new system was anchored by simple KPIs, focusing on profitability, strong cash generation, and minimal bureaucracy. Werthén believed that simplicity was the key to success, making it a cornerstone of what would come to be known as the “Lux-culture.”"