Alumni and Student Evening with the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg
On May 21, the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg will host an evening mingle in Amsterdam for the first time, organised in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands and Svalner Atlas. Alumni from the School and prospective students will gather at Svalner Atlas to learn more about the company and the research and education at the School.
“I am delighted that this event is being organised in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands and Svalner Atlas. The Netherlands is an important country for our School — home to many of our valued alumni and a key location for student and staff exchange, recruitment, and career opportunities. I hope this marks the beginning of many fruitful collaborations in the years to come,” says Måns Söderbom, Dean of the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg.
During the alumni evening, Roelof Gerritsen, partner, deputy CEO and co-founder of Svalner Atlas and Henrik Timén, Managing Director at Svalner Atlas in Gothenburg, will talk about the company's operations. Conny Overland, Assistant Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law, will also participate. His research interests are broad, with much of his work focusing on corporate governance. Conny Overland is also the coordinator for the MSc programme in Accounting and Financial Management.
The Netherlands is a target market for the School when it comes to student recruitment, both for undergraduate and master's programmes. In recent years, the School has received around 60-70 applications from interested students.
The School offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Swedish and English, as well as single subject courses. There is also an Executive MBA programme. The Erasmus exchange semester is available for students.
Trainees at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands
Since 2022, students and recent alumni from the School have had the opportunity to undertake a one-year internship as International Management Trainees at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, thanks to a scholarship from the Göteborgs Handelshögskolefonds Stipendiestiftelse (one of the School’s endowment foundations). The trainee period provides the intern with a valuable opportunity to expand their professional network, gives solid international experience and has the potential to open new, exciting doors for the future.
The present trainee is Justin Rundcrantz, who is the recipient of the School’s scholarship for the period 2024/2025.
More than a century of scientific curiosity
The School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg was established in 1923 at the initiative of politicians and representatives of the business community in the city. Many of the School’s early characteristics are still relevant today and form the School’s fundamental DNA: close collaboration with the surrounding society, a multidisciplinary approach and a clear international perspective.
The School comprises four departments: Business Administration, Economics, Law and Economy & Society (including Economic History, Human Geography and Innovation and Entrepreneurship). This disciplinary breadth is considered one of the School’s many strengths. The School also hosts a number of research centres and other units, such as the Centre for Finance.
Sustainability is built into the core
Sustainability is a natural element of the activities conducted at the School and has been embedded in both regulations and practical work for many years. Research activities include a number of strong research environments and relate to all the global goals of the 2030 Agenda.
The students of today are the decision-makers of tomorrow. The School’s strategic objective is to provide all its students with the knowledge and tools they need to meet sustainability challenges in their future careers and to make important contributions to a sustainable society. Sustainability became an integral part of first-cycle programmes as early as 2013 and is now included at all levels.
”Triple Crown” accredited
The School of Business, Economics and Law is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, and thus one of only about 135 business schools in the World that is “Triple Crown” accredited. Gaining accreditation revolves around ensuring the quality of education, research and collaboration with industry and society. The accreditation procedures are one of several important means for quality assurance and continuous development.
If you are an alumnus or prospective student or interested in learning more about the School or Svalner Atlas and would like to participate in the event on May 21st, please contact Kajsa Fung, head of alumni relations at the School of Business, Economics and Law,
To learn more about the School of Business, Economics and Law, visit:
To learn more about the Swedish Chamber Patron Member, Svalner Atlas Group, visit:
“I am delighted that this event is being organised in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands and Svalner Atlas. The Netherlands is an important country for our School — home to many of our valued alumni and a key location for student and staff exchange, recruitment, and career opportunities. I hope this marks the beginning of many fruitful collaborations in the years to come,” says Måns Söderbom, Dean of the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg.
During the alumni evening, Roelof Gerritsen, partner, deputy CEO and co-founder of Svalner Atlas and Henrik Timén, Managing Director at Svalner Atlas in Gothenburg, will talk about the company's operations. Conny Overland, Assistant Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law, will also participate. His research interests are broad, with much of his work focusing on corporate governance. Conny Overland is also the coordinator for the MSc programme in Accounting and Financial Management.
The Netherlands is a target market for the School when it comes to student recruitment, both for undergraduate and master's programmes. In recent years, the School has received around 60-70 applications from interested students.
The School offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Swedish and English, as well as single subject courses. There is also an Executive MBA programme. The Erasmus exchange semester is available for students.
Trainees at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands
Since 2022, students and recent alumni from the School have had the opportunity to undertake a one-year internship as International Management Trainees at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, thanks to a scholarship from the Göteborgs Handelshögskolefonds Stipendiestiftelse (one of the School’s endowment foundations). The trainee period provides the intern with a valuable opportunity to expand their professional network, gives solid international experience and has the potential to open new, exciting doors for the future.
The present trainee is Justin Rundcrantz, who is the recipient of the School’s scholarship for the period 2024/2025.
More than a century of scientific curiosity
The School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg was established in 1923 at the initiative of politicians and representatives of the business community in the city. Many of the School’s early characteristics are still relevant today and form the School’s fundamental DNA: close collaboration with the surrounding society, a multidisciplinary approach and a clear international perspective.
The School comprises four departments: Business Administration, Economics, Law and Economy & Society (including Economic History, Human Geography and Innovation and Entrepreneurship). This disciplinary breadth is considered one of the School’s many strengths. The School also hosts a number of research centres and other units, such as the Centre for Finance.
Sustainability is built into the core
Sustainability is a natural element of the activities conducted at the School and has been embedded in both regulations and practical work for many years. Research activities include a number of strong research environments and relate to all the global goals of the 2030 Agenda.
The students of today are the decision-makers of tomorrow. The School’s strategic objective is to provide all its students with the knowledge and tools they need to meet sustainability challenges in their future careers and to make important contributions to a sustainable society. Sustainability became an integral part of first-cycle programmes as early as 2013 and is now included at all levels.
”Triple Crown” accredited
The School of Business, Economics and Law is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, and thus one of only about 135 business schools in the World that is “Triple Crown” accredited. Gaining accreditation revolves around ensuring the quality of education, research and collaboration with industry and society. The accreditation procedures are one of several important means for quality assurance and continuous development.
If you are an alumnus or prospective student or interested in learning more about the School or Svalner Atlas and would like to participate in the event on May 21st, please contact Kajsa Fung, head of alumni relations at the School of Business, Economics and Law,
To learn more about the School of Business, Economics and Law, visit:
To learn more about the Swedish Chamber Patron Member, Svalner Atlas Group, visit:
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Earth Day
Today, April 22, is Earth Day. It is a day to raise awareness of environmental issues. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is 'Our Power, Our Planet', focusing on renewable energy.
Renewable energy could be power generated from water, wind or the sun, or any other source that is replenished through a natural process. The share of renewable energy used in Sweden keeps growing.
Sweden has a rich supply of moving water and biomass, which contributes to the country’s high share of renewable energy. Hydropower (water) and bioenergy are the top renewable sources in Sweden – hydropower mostly for electricity production and bioenergy for heating.
Source of information: Sharing Sweden
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Press Release: Lotte Nijhof, First Recipient of Swedish Chamber Scholarship – Powered by Saab
Press Release
The Hague, April 15, 2025.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands is proud to hand out the first Swedish Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Scholarship – Powered by Saab to Lotte Nijhof, Master student at TU Delft & Leiden University, pursuing a degree in Industrial Ecology. The Scholarship Ceremony took place during the Chamber’s Executive Sustainability Breakfast, hosted at the Residence of the Swedish Ambassador in The Hague on April 15, 2025. Present during the ceremony were H.E. Ambassador of Sweden to the Netherlands, Mr. Johannes Oljelund, Scholarship recipient Lotte Nijhof, Anne Korthals Altes, Sustainability Manager at Vattenfall and member of the Swedish Chambers Sustainability Committee, and Jan Sundelin, Partner at PartInc and Chairperson of the Swedish Chamber.
The scholarship award of €4,000 will support Lotte Nijhof ‘s research visit to Sweden, where she will conduct fieldwork over a period of two to three months.
Lotte’s application stood out for its important focus on the recycling and circularity of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The Jury was particularly impressed by the following aspects of her proposal:
- Circular supply chains for EV batteries are a highly relevant topic for the energy transition, especially as rapid EV business growth finds reliable solutions for end-of-life is critical.
- The research is a highly relevant topic for both Sweden and the Netherlands. Therefore, the research could be utilised widely and is not limited to a certain geography.
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Event Recap: Executive Sustainability Breakfast with Tetra Pak at the Residence of the Swedish Ambassador
On April 15, 2025, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and invited guests to the Executive Sustainability Breakfast at the Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in The Hague. This exclusive gathering served as a platform for exchange between business leaders, policymakers, and experts from Sweden and the Netherlands on the pressing topics of sustainable development and environmental innovation.
Lorenzo van Haelst, Managing Director of Tetra Pak France and Benelux, shares his highlights from the event:
We had the opportunity to deep dive into the potential of our solutions to contribute to sustainable transformation in the food value chain, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the Netherlands.
Some of my highlights:
• I am very proud of Tetra Pak’s historic presence in the Netherlands since 1954, with a strong economic and industrial footprint and one of our company’s international food expertise hubs.
• To drive innovation forward, dialogue and collaboration with industry and policymakers are essential to achieve an enabling framework. Throughout the day, we had the opportunity to share ideas and perspectives during engaging discussions.
• Our food processing and packaging solutions play a double role to ensure food security while reducing the environmental impact at our customers’ sites, through four main pathways: decarbonising dairy, innovating for new food, reducing food waste, and making food safe & available everywhere.
• We invest in sustainable packaging design, as well as the circular economy to give a second life to our beverage cartons. With Yellow Dreams, we’re very happy to announce the opening of a new state-of-the-art recycling facility in 2025 in the Limburg province.
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May 12, 2025 – Celebrating 65 Years of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands: Join Us Anniversary Fika
On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrate its 65th anniversary in the Netherlands. For over six decades, the Chamber has served as a vibrant platform for networking, promoting business exchange, and strengthening the bond between Sweden and the Netherlands.
To commemorate this milestone, we are delighted to invite our members to a celebratory Swedish fika at the Chamber’s office, located at Edge Olympic in Amsterdam. Join us for fika with Swedish treats, and warm conversations with fellow members and the Chamber team.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 09:00–12:00
Location: Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands
Fred. Roeskestraat 115, 1076 EE Amsterdam
Whether you can stay for a brief moment or linger a bit longer, we look forward to celebrating this special occasion together with you.
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Swe-Cham Welcomes Emma Wergeland to the YP Committee
As a result of the 2024 Member Survey, we are pleased to welcome new members to our committees. We are excited to see such strong engagement from our network and appreciate those who expressed interest in contributing to the work of our committees.
The Young Professionals (YP) Committee outlines the work and activities, as well as member acquisition and communication for the Young Professionals of the Swe-Cham. This committee provides a platform for Young Professionals to connect and contribute to the dynamic network.
Emma Wergeland is a Business Support Associate at WMC, a commodity trading company leading the way in the energy transition industry. At WMC, she plays a crucial role in advancing and formalising the company’s culture and operational processes. Emma has a background in organisational development, especially focusing on scale-ups. Previously, she gained experience in the People and Culture division at Swapfiets and served as Project Leader for the Young Professionals network at the Swedish Chamber. Emma holds a Master’s in Business Administration and is passionate about driving organisational success through a people-centred approach.
Why should you join the Young Professionals?
Join YP to be a part of the leading Swedish-Dutch network for young professionals in the Netherlands, with over 100 members. In close collaboration with some of the largest Swedish companies, it hosts networking and knowledge-sharing events. The network also offers you to celebrate fun Swedish traditions such as Midsummer and Lucia!
What would you like to achieve with Young Professionals?
I want to contribute to the network's growth and offer engaging, educational and fun events that meet the needs of our members.
Meet Emma Wergeland, Business Support Associate at WMC
Emma Wergeland is a Business Support Associate at WMC, a commodity trading company leading the way in the energy transition industry. At WMC, she plays a crucial role in advancing and formalising the company’s culture and operational processes. Emma has a background in organisational development, especially focusing on scale-ups. Previously, she gained experience in the People and Culture division at Swapfiets and served as Project Leader for the Young Professionals network at the Swedish Chamber. Emma holds a Master’s in Business Administration and is passionate about driving organisational success through a people-centred approach.
Why should you join the Young Professionals?
Join YP to be a part of the leading Swedish-Dutch network for young professionals in the Netherlands, with over 100 members. In close collaboration with some of the largest Swedish companies, it hosts networking and knowledge-sharing events. The network also offers you to celebrate fun Swedish traditions such as Midsummer and Lucia!
What would you like to achieve with Young Professionals?
I want to contribute to the network's growth and offer engaging, educational and fun events that meet the needs of our members.
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Event Recap: European Leaders Talk Series
On April 8, 2025, we kicked off the European Leaders Talk series with a high-level session on EU competitiveness and the role of international business. The event marked a strong start to the new initiative, and Filip Tendal Kanold, Trainee at Swedish Chambers International and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, shares a summary from the session:
Dear SCI members,
A big thanks to everyone who joined us for the first session of the European Leaders Talk series – and a special shout-out to Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France for making it happen, and to Daniella Waldfogel and Stockholm Chamber of Commerce for moderating and organising.
We were honoured to kick things off with Fredrik Persson, President of BusinessEurope, who gave a sharp and honest take on the state of EU competitiveness. He highlighted the gap between the EU and the US in growth and investment, and outlined clear priorities: smarter regulation, faster permitting, lower energy costs, and more strategic partnerships—especially in an increasingly tense global trade environment.
Fredrik also underscored the vital role international chambers play in supporting European business abroad, and encouraged more Swedes to get involved in EU institutions to help shape the policies that affect us all.
We had a great turnout, and the questions and conversation that followed brought real energy and depth to the session.
This was the kickoff of our new European Leaders Talk series, inspired by the successful CEO Talks in APAC. The aim is to bring in high-level voices shaping Europe’s economic, political, and industrial landscape—and we’re already looking forward to the next one.
It was also a perfect example of what makes SCI strong—cross-border collaboration and shared learning that benefits the whole network. We look forward to continuing this exciting new initiative together.
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May 13 Speaker, Joerie Nijhuis
We are pleased to welcome Joerie Nijhuis, Co-founder of IT’S UP TO YOU, as one of the featured speakers at the upcoming Tech Table: Diversity in Tech Breakfast.
Joerie brings a unique approach to organisational culture and behavioural change, shaped by a background in business strategy and experiential learning. His work centres on designing immersive simulations that allow individuals and teams to test behaviours, reflect, and adapt—fostering transformation without the constraints or consequences of real-world settings.
His journey began with an interactive film designed to combat bullying, which has since been used by over 350,000 children across the Netherlands. Today, this initiative has grown into a science-based methodology acknowledged by the Dutch Youth Institute and the Knowledge Platform Inclusive Collaboration.
Prior to founding IT’S UP TO YOU, Joerie spent more than a decade at Accenture, where he advised senior leaders on innovation and transformation. He now works with organisations to embed inclusive behaviours at all levels, driving sustainable cultural shifts in leadership and collaboration. In recognition of his impact, Joerie was recently named one of Culture Amp’s Top 25 Global Culture Creators for 2025.
What to expect:
Joerie will share practical, research-informed strategies for embedding inclusive behaviours that lead to meaningful and lasting change across teams and organisations.
Event Details
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 08:30–11:00
Venue: KPMG Meijburg & Co, Amstelveen
We look forward to welcoming you to a morning of insight, dialogue, and inspiration.
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