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Wilko Klaassen – Host of and Speaker at Fintech
Are you ready to learn about the future of Fintech? Join our upcoming Tech Table- Fintech on May 22, 2023, hosted by Klarna Amsterdam! Fintech is revolutionizing the way we handle money, and this event is your chance to learn from the experts about the latest trends and innovations in the industry. In this event, our speakers will cover a wide range of topics, including AI and Machine Learning, the rise of digital banking and blockchain technology. You will be inspired by their vision for the future of Fintech and have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and gain insights into the latest developments. Meet our host and speaker Wilko Klaassen, VP Business Development at Klarna Kosma! Mark your calendar and join us at the Fintech event, part of the Tech Table Series 2023, hosted by Klarna Amsterdam. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
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Thank you Swati Narwal, Former Chairwoman of the Young Professionals Committee
Swati Narwal, Young Professionals Chairwoman 2022-2023 hands over the baton to Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld, New Chairman of the Young Professionals Committee 2023-2024 "I am very proud and humbled to have been a part of this fantastic network and the Young Professionals Committee. The Young Professionals have a lot of exciting plans for the future. Both to increase the outreach by attracting new members and retaining the existing ones. We provide value in developing the skills and knowledge of the Young Professional members and offer opportunities to connect and develop their personal and professional network via many events. This year, we started with a brand-new Young Professionals Committee which brought in new perspectives, energy, and an outlook for the future. I wish the Young Professionals all the best in their future endeavors." says Swati Narwal, former Chairwoman of the Young Professionals Committee The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Swati Narwal for her contribution during the last year and would like to welcome Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld as the next Chairperson of the Young Professionals Committee. Read more about the Young Professional Committee !
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Thank you for Attending YP Meets Sweco
The Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber would like to thank everyone who joined the Young Professionals Meets Sweco Event on May 4, 2023! We were very happy to connect our networks on a sunny boat ride through Amsterdam and wish to extend a big thank you to our collaboration partner Young Sweco. We were pleased to listen to insights about Sweco’s organization and its point of view on sustainability. Welcome to view all event pictures .
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Fintech- Meet our Second Speaker
Are you ready to learn about the future of finance? Then join our upcoming Tech Table- Fintech on May 22, 2023, hosted by Klarna Amsterdam! Fintech is revolutionizing the way we handle money, and this event is your chance to learn from the experts about the latest trends and innovations in the industry. Whether you’re a financial professional or just curious about the future of finance, you won’t want to miss this event. Meet our first speaker Damien Perillat, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Billie! Damien Perillat is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Billie, the leading provider of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment solutions for business customers in Europe. Prior to joining Billie, Damien held various leadership positions in the fintech industry. Most recently, he led the digital commerce division of payment services provider Worldline. He also spent over a decade with PayPal, a global fintech company, where he served in several management positions including Managing Director for Western Europe. Damien holds an MBA from IESE Business School, Spain and a MSc in management from ESC Toulouse, France. Mark your calendar and join us at the Fintech event, part of the Tech Table Series 2023, hosted by Klarna Amsterdam. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Click for more information!
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YP Meets Young Sweco Sold Out
The Young Professionals After Work Event in collaboration with Sweco on May 3 is now sold out! Make sure to sign up for our next event "Young Professionals Midsummer Celebration" on June 15 so that you don't miss out on any of the networking and fun! Click for more information.
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Thank you for attending our Member company visit at NORNORM
On April 25, 2023, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce together with Member company NORNORM welcomed our members and guests to an inspiring company presentation “The future of office furniture is flexible and circular” at the showroom office of NORNORM at Edge Olympic in Amsterdam. We would like to thank Douwe Dirks and Patrick Nijssen, NORNORM for hosting this company visit and for sharing the essential idea behind the future office build on circularity, where every piece of furniture is kept in a loop from one workspace to the next, and every product is carefully maintained and refurbished to extend its lifespan. Good for business, people, and the planet. For more event pictures, please .
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Your clothes have been given a second life at Dress for Success!
We wish to extend a big thank you to everyone who dropped off Clothes at the YP Conscious Consumption - Clothes Swap Event, in collaboration with Edge Workspaces. During the event, participants got to take part in an inspirational speech and styling advice on sustainable fashion, and at the Clothes Swap market, many new (old) favorite pieces of clothes were brought back to a second home. As for the clothes that were left from the event: we have good news! After the event on March 23, 8 big bags of suitable office wear were given to the charity Dress for Success. Dress for Success is a global organization, founded and run by volunteers, that helps both low-income men and women get a free job application outfit. The organization gives people who need it a set of appropriate and representative clothing free of charge. The mission of Dress for Success is to empower people to achieve economic independence, with a support network, professional attire, and the development of skills to function better in their work and personal lives. Dress for Success shared a big thank you for all the clothes and your contributions. Your given outfit may soon be worn on an interview by a person who is about to reach the next step in their life, career, and in economic independence. We wish to extend our gratitude and once again, thank you for your contribution! Photo credit: Hanne Hanssen Photography
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Upcoming Events
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to our exciting events for the coming weeks! Join our second Tech Table- Fintech at Klarna's Amsterdam Office on May 22 and make sure to save the date for the Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast by Volvo Cars Netherlands on June 29, 2023! The Young Professionals are looking forward to welcoming you to our collaboration After Work Event together with Young Sweco on May 3! During the event, we will connect The Chamber’s YP with Young Sweco to get to know each other and enjoy the views of Amsterdam during a boat tour on the canals! The event will include a presentation by Sweco and the Young Professionals, a boat ride, and of course networking and drinks! For more information, please click .
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