On June 5, 2026, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands held its Annual General Meeting, graciously hosted by EF Education First at their Amsterdam office.
During the meeting, members reviewed the Chamber’s activities and achievements throughout 2025, approved the Annual Report and Financial Statements, and looked ahead to an exciting year of continued growth and development.
We would like to give a warm welcome to our new Board Members:
- Ms. Lina Florwald, Alfa Laval
- Mr. Arthur van Es, Volvo Car
- Ms. Maartje Meijer, Sweco
- Mr. Mark Mulder, Stena Line
We are also pleased to congratulate the following Board Members on their reappointment:
- Mr. Bert Heikens, AKD
- Mr. Lawrence Masle, UP THERE, EVERYWHERE
- Ms. Armanda Willems, Lime Technologies
- Mr. Roland van Pooij, Handelsbanken
At the Annual General Meeting, Chairperson Jan Sundelin took the opportunity to thank the retiring Board Members for their valuable contributions and commitment to the Chamber:
- Mr. Erik Thulin, Stena Line
- Mr. Eugene Grüter, Sweco
The Chamber was also honoured to appoint Ms. Kerstin Gerlagh as an Honorary Member in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the organisation, including 21 years of dedicated service as Managing Director. The meeting expressed its sincere appreciation for her longstanding commitment and invaluable impact on the Swedish–Dutch business community.
During the presentation of the Chamber’s activities, members reflected on another successful year, including the organisation of 38 events, the continued growth of the Young Professionals network, the celebration of the Chamber’s 65th anniversary, and the successful execution of the Business Climate Survey in collaboration with Team Sweden.
Looking ahead, members approved the 2026 budget, which includes strategic investments in the Chamber’s digital infrastructure, including a new CRM system, to further strengthen member engagement and operational efficiency.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere thanks to all members, Board Members, committee members, volunteers, and partners for their continued support and engagement. We look forward to another year of connecting, inspiring, and strengthening Swedish–Dutch business relations.
At the Annual General Meeting, the Annual Review 2025 was presented. We extend our sincere gratitude to Nordholm Communication for their excellent collaboration on the design and layout. We would also like to thank the sponsors of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual Review 2025 for their valued support:
Handelsbanken, AstraZeneca, AllChiefs, Volvo Car, and SKF.
Discover the full Annual Review by clicking here.
If you would like to receive a hard copy, please send an email to info@swedishchamber.nl with your company name, your name, and your postal address.
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The Minutes of the AGM will be sent to the members and published on the Member pages on our website.
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For further information regarding the Mentorship Program please contact the Swedish Chamber of Commerce by sending an email to info@swedishchamber.nl
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