The Board of Directors consists of representatives from the member companies within the Chamber and are elected at the Annual General Meeting. Board members are appointed for a period of four years and can be reappointed for a second and final term of four years. The governing board elects from its midst a chairman, a vice-chairman and a treasurer. The Board appoints the Managing Director, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations and ensures continuous updates on issues of importance to the Chamber. Five committees have been established to support its work; the Executive, Finance, Nomination, Member and Tech Committees respectively. You can read more about our governance in the Articles of Association.
The Ambassador of Sweden, H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund is the Honorary Chairman of the Board.
The Executive Committee
Bert Heikens. Ruth de Jager, Vice Chairperson. Jan Sundelin, Chairperson. Kerstin Gerlagh.
Board of Directors
Jan Sundelin
Chairperson
Partinc Capital
Ruth de Jager
Vice Chairperson
Storytel
The Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund
Honorary Chairperson The Embassy of Sweden in the Hague
Bert Heikens
AKD
Kerstin Gerlagh
Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Herrik van der Gaag
Volvo Cars Netherlands
Eugene Grüter
Sweco Nederland
Martijn Hagens
Vattenfall Netherlands
Carola Hoekstra
Strömma
Wilko Klaassen
Klarna B.V.
Lawrence Masle
UP THERE, EVERYWHERE
Fatih Noyan
Ericsson
Roland van Pooij
Handelsbanken
Roderick Friend
Tetra Pak
Jan Terlouw
Saab Nederland BV.
Erik Thulin
Stena Line
Mark Verbakel
SKF
Armanda Willems
Lime Technologies
Honorary Members
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very proud to have five honorary members appointed by the general assemblies during the years of the executive board’s nomination. The honorary members have all been of particular service to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce over the years, and the Swedish Chamber appreciates their loyalty and contribution very much.
Nils van Dijkman Bert Gort Ben Hummel Henk Lokin Gerard Perik
Words of the Honorary Chairperson
“In the past year the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands has again demonstrated its vitality, energy and relevance. The list of activities is long and remarkable: from Tech Tables to Nordic Talks, on to the Sustainability and Innovation Summit and the Business Climate Survey (to name but a few). Throughout the year the chamber has done a remarkable job to connect and promote members and in the process many of us have had the chance to gain new insights and grow in knowledge.
The work and the priorities of the Chamber are closely aligned with those of the Swedish Embassy in the Netherlands. The cooperation between us and the other stakeholders in Team Sweden is strong and continues to deepen. It is evident that the Chamber will continue to play an essential role in fostering closer economic ties between Sweden and the Netherlands also in 2024.”…
– The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund
Words of the previous Chairperson
“As we reflect on the past year at the Swedish Chamber, it’s evident that it has been a year characterized by heightened member engagement, fostering new connections, and experiencing growth. Our Chamber Doughnut Strategy has yielded remarkable success, with our Committee Chairpersons welcoming numerous member experts to various committees. Their invaluable expertise has enriched our focus areas, enabling us to enhance our programs for the benefit of our diverse membership base. This inclusive approach has also encouraged greater participation from employees across our member companies, as our programs touch upon areas of interest for CTOs, Sustainability Managers, HR Managers, and beyond.” …
– Johan Uhlin, Chairperson Swedish Chamber of Commerce (until June 2024) Managing Director Scania Production Zwolle
