Welcome to an Evening with Mats Lederhausen!
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear Mats Lederhausen share his perspective on the profound changes shaping our world - and to inspire us all to find more meaningful ways to contribute to the future we want to leave for the next generation. Mats will also reflect on the role Swedish values can play as we consider the kind of leadership needed in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global landscape. We invite you to be part of this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, with time dedicated to questions and dialogue. The event will be held at the stunning David Rubenstein Forum, with drinks served by BARDAVID, a restaurant with modern Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. We are sincerely grateful to the University of Chicago for their generous support in providing this exceptional venue. Beverages and salads from Picadeli will be provided by Andas. We thank them for their generous support!
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear Mats Lederhausen share his perspective on the profound changes shaping our world - and to inspire us all to find more meaningful ways to contribute to the future we want to leave for the next generation.
Mats will also reflect on the role Swedish values can play as we consider the kind of leadership needed in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global landscape.
We invite you to be part of this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, with time dedicated to questions and dialogue.
The event will be held at the stunning David Rubenstein Forum, with drinks served by BARDAVID, a restaurant with modern Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. We are sincerely grateful to the University of Chicago for their generous support in providing this exceptional venue.
Beverages and salads from Picadeli will be provided by Andas. We thank them for their generous support!
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 27 6:00-8:30 PM Location: David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago 1201 E. 60th Street Free Street Parking is available on Midway Plaisance and Woodlawn Avenue. Directions can be found HERE. Price: Free
Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 27
6:00-8:30 PM
Location:
David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
1201 E. 60th Street
Free Street Parking is available on Midway Plaisance and Woodlawn Avenue.
Directions can be found HERE.
Price:
Free
Biography - Mats Lederhausen Mats is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Andas with more than 40 years of experience building and investing in global businesses in the consumer space. Mats previously founded the investment platform Be-Cause in 2007, a pioneer in purpose-driven investing dedicated to businesses with a purpose bigger than their products. Mats currently serves as JV Partner & Board Member of Picadeli US, a founding investor and Director of MiniLuxe, a founding General Partner and now Operating Partner of Cue Ball, as well as Director of several other portfolio companies. Mats started his career at BCG before becoming CEO and JV Partner of the McDonald’s franchise in Sweden. After leading a successful expansion building over 150 new units, he joined the McDonald’s Corporation in 1999 as Global Head of Strategy, where he was a key member in architecting the company’s successful turnaround. Mats also served as Founding President of McDonald’s Ventures, where he oversaw and led ground-breaking investments in brands including Chipotle, Redbox DVD and Pret A Manger. Andas most recently led a significant investment in Foxtrot Café & Market in Chicago and Dallas. Mats also writes a Substack called In Pursuit of Elevation where he biweekly shares purpose-driven insights on transforming complexity into action, fostering optimism, and building a healthier, more meaningful future. You can subscribe freely here. Follow Mats Lederhausen here: X LinkedIn
Biography - Mats Lederhausen
Mats is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Andas with more than 40 years of experience building and investing in global businesses in the consumer space.
Mats previously founded the investment platform Be-Cause in 2007, a pioneer in purpose-driven investing dedicated to businesses with a purpose bigger than their products. Mats currently serves as JV Partner & Board Member of Picadeli US, a founding investor and Director of MiniLuxe, a founding General Partner and now Operating Partner of Cue Ball, as well as Director of several other portfolio companies.
Mats started his career at BCG before becoming CEO and JV Partner of the McDonald’s franchise in Sweden. After leading a successful expansion building over 150 new units, he joined the McDonald’s Corporation in 1999 as Global Head of Strategy, where he was a key member in architecting the company’s successful turnaround. Mats also served as Founding President of McDonald’s Ventures, where he oversaw and led ground-breaking investments in brands including Chipotle, Redbox DVD and Pret A Manger.
Andas most recently led a significant investment in Foxtrot Café & Market in Chicago and Dallas.
Mats also writes a Substack called In Pursuit of Elevation where he biweekly shares purpose-driven insights on transforming complexity into action, fostering optimism, and building a healthier, more meaningful future. You can subscribe freely here.
Follow Mats Lederhausen here:
X
LinkedIn
This event is part of our 2026 programming series with the theme "250 Years, Built Together," celebrating the shared Swedish-American story - from early explorers to immigrants who rebuilt Chicago - and looking ahead to a future defined by innovation, sustainability, and shared leadership.
Contact: sacc@sacc-chicago.org
