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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Pernille Hagild as the newest member of our Diversity & Inclusion Committee! “At IKEA, diversity and inclusion are not just values — they are the heartbeat of a thriving, and innovative workplace. We believe that we grow through diversity. By joining the D&I committee at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, I’m excited to share, learn, and build meaningful change with other companies with strong D&I agendas and impressive initiatives. The engagement from the D&I committee to move good intentions into actions, inspires me to join in, and with courage and kindness be part of creating room for every voice to heard.” - Pernille Hagild, Global Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Inter IKEA Group “On behalf of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands' D&I Committee, I am very pleased to announce that Pernille Hagild from Inter-IKEA Group has joined as our newest Committee member. As Global ED&I Manager, Pernille brings a wealth of expertise and hands-on knowledge in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion as a business imperative. Our Committee is excited and privileged to have her on board, and we hope all Swedish Chamber member companies will soon have a chance to meet Pernille in one of our upcoming events.” - Yves Arthur Nys, Chairperson of the Swedish Chamber D&I Committee and Global Well-Being, Diversity, Inclusion Manager at SKF Group

Last week, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals network held the final session of the Mentorship Program 2025, Mastering Leadership for the Future – Business Culture, followed by the closing dinner and evaluation.   We were delighted to welcome Candida Snow, Director at Snow CC, who led an inspiring and interactive session on intercultural management and cultural intelligence. Through engaging discussions and reflections, participants explored how cultural perspectives shape communication, leadership, collaboration, and how developing cultural awareness and adaptability can enhance effectiveness in an international business environment. The evening concluded with the program evaluation, certificate ceremony, and a two-course dinner at Archive by Pestana, offering mentors, mentees, and alumni the chance to reflect, connect, and celebrate a successful program year.   A warm thank you to all mentors and mentees for their dedication, insight, and participation throughout the year. Your contributions continue to strengthen the Swedish Chamber community and inspire future leaders.   Stay tuned for information about the Mentorship Program 2026!