October 30, Young Professionals Meets Handelsbanken CEO & Young Professionals

Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Venue: Kantoorgebouw Vesta
Herikerbergweg 181
1101 CN Amsterdam

Join the Swedish Chamber’s Young Professionals for an exclusive evening with, among others, Roland van Pooij, CEO of Handelsbanken, Kerstin Gerlagh, CEO of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and Rebecca van Dorrestein, MSc Business Administration, who will give an interactive presentation about Swedish-Dutch Business Culture.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn Swedish-Dutch business culture’s do’s and don’ts, meet up with the young professionals of Handelsbanken over drinks and bites, and connect with key business leaders.

Program

17.30 Doors open

18.00 – 18.30 Meet Roland van Pooij, CEO of Handelsbanken, and Kerstin Gerlagh, CEO of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.

18.30 – 19.00 Interactive presentation highlighting the business culture between Sweden and the Netherlands by Rebecca van Dorrestein

19.00 – 20.00 Mingle and drinks

20.00 End of event

Speakers List:

Handelsbanken Netherlands: Personalized Banking with a Local Touch

Handelsbanken Netherlands is a trusted financial partner with a strong local presence and personalized service. The bank focuses on savings, residential mortgages, real estate loans, and wealth management, emphasizing customer-driven solutions and sustainability. With a decentralized model, decisions are made locally, allowing the bank to understand the unique needs of the Dutch market and provide direct, personal service. This approach results in flexible financial solutions aimed at long-term relationships and financial stability.

Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce functions as a unique networking organisation within the Swedish-Dutch business community. The extensive business network represents a range of Member companies of different sizes working in a variety of sectors.

We arrange more than 40 events per year for our 200+ members and relations. We provide our members with a dynamic platform fostering Innovation, Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion.

Business Culture

Rebecca van Dorrestein is the Business Development Manager at HEUSSEN and the Consular Officer of the Swedish Consulate in Amsterdam. With both Swedish and Dutch heritage, Rebecca holds a master’s degree in International and Cross-Cultural Management, giving her valuable insights into the national and business culture differences between Sweden and the Netherlands.

In her upcoming workshop, Rebecca will share her knowledge on the phenomenon of culture and offer practical tools to effectively manage cultural differences in a business setting. Whether you’re aiming to better understand your colleagues or foster true cross-cultural collaboration, this workshop is for you. Rebecca will help you avoid common pitfalls and provide guidance on successfully working within multinational organizations.

Expect key takeaways on how to make others feel heard and understood while maintaining meeting efficiency, how to communicate effectively across cultures, and how to overcome common misconceptions. This talk is essential for any professional looking to thrive in an international environment.

Would you be interested in hosting events or do you want to learn more about the Young Professionals? Reach out to our Young Professional Team at yp@swedishchamber.nl.

See you on October 30

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