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The Embassy of Sweden in the Netherlands visit to Amsterdam

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Embassy of Sweden in the Netherlands to our office in Amsterdam.

While we regularly connect through digital meetings, sitting down together in real life brings an extra dimension, deepening our understanding and strengthening our collaboration. Exchanges like these help us stay aligned in our shared mission to support Swedish–Dutch business relations.

We were glad to host Promotion Officer Oskar Nielsen alongside interns Rebecca Johansson and Ebba Ek, and to share more about our work with member companies across a wide range of sectors. From our ongoing initiatives to our event calendar of 40+ gatherings each year, it was a great opportunity to showcase how we foster connections and create value for our network.

Thank you for the inspiring visit, we truly appreciate the continued dialogue and partnership!

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Change of ownership of Swedish Chamber Patron Member Noviflora
Honselersdijk, 31 March 2026 – Hendrico de Brabander has formally stepped down as CEO of Noviflora. His departure was marked during a gathering last Friday. As a result of this step, Xander van Reisen, representing the second generation within the family business, will become the sole owner of Noviflora as of 1 April.   Noviflora was founded more than fifty years ago by Hans and Letty van Reisen. Since 2006, ownership and governance of the family business have been gradually transferred, a process that has been carefully shaped step by step over the years. The transfer of shares held by De Brabander and co-shareholder Leonie de Brabander-van Reisen marks the completion of this long-term transition. This secures the continuity and independence of the family business for the long term.   The transfer has no impact on day-to-day operations, strategic direction, or collaborations with customers and suppliers. Noviflora will continue to focus on close cooperation with growers and customers, further professionalisation, and strengthening its international position within the floriculture supply chain.   Xander van Reisen: “At a time of consolidation within the sector, we are making a deliberate choice to remain an independent family business. With passion and energy, we are embarking on this next phase of Noviflora.”   During an internal gathering on 27 March, De Brabander said farewell to current and former employees with whom he has worked for decades. He looks back on his years as CEO with pride and looks ahead with confidence: “This transition was consciously and carefully prepared, and with it I close an intensive and valuable chapter. Noviflora is in a strong position, and I hand over leadership with confidence.”   About Noviflora Noviflora is an internationally operating exporter and supply chain coordinator of flowers and plants, with strong market positions in Scandinavia and Switzerland. From Honselersdijk, the family business works closely with growers and customers on an efficient, sustainable and market-driven floriculture supply chain.
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FULLY BOOKED: Executive Sustainability Breakfast
We are pleased to share that the upcoming Executive Sustainability Breakfast on April 21, 2026 is now fully booked. Hosted by H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mr Julius Liljeström at the Swedish Residence in The Hague, this exclusive gathering will bring together leading business figures, policymakers, and innovators from the Swedish-Dutch community to exchange perspectives on sustainability and corporate responsibility.   Speakers: Erik Vegter, Programme Director of the National Growth Fund programme “Growing with Green Steel” Marnix van Alphen, Energy Transition Manager, Vattenfall   We look forward to a morning of meaningful dialogue, valuable connections, and shared ambition to accelerate sustainable innovation across industries. In collaboration with Embassy of Sweden in The Netherlands, SKF Group, Vattenfall, Growing with Green Steel, and Materials innovation institute M2i
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Happy Easter
Glad Påsk from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce! As we approach the Easter weekend, we’d like to wish all our members, partners, and friends a joyful holiday. Please note that the Swedish Chamber office will be closed from today, April 2nd to the 6th, and we look forward to reconnecting with you after the break. Wishing you a Happy Easter – Glad Påsk!
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Opening event – Gina Tricot’s first store in Amsterdam

We were delighted to attend the official opening of Gina Tricot’s first store in Amsterdam on March 27, marking an exciting step in the brand’s expansion beyond Scandinavia.

Located on the iconic Kalverstraat, the new store welcomed an impressive turnout, with enthusiastic customers queuing to experience the launch firsthand. The opening weekend was a clear success and reflects the strong interest in the brand within the Dutch market.

The arrival of Gina Tricot in Amsterdam signals the beginning of a new chapter, bringing its contemporary Scandinavian fashion offering to a wider European audience.

Welcome to Amsterdam, Gina Tricot!

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New Sustainability Committee Member: Pieter van den Herik
We are pleased to welcome Pieter van den Herik as the newest member of our Swedish Chamber Sustainability Committee! Pieter van den Herik has 20 years of experience in the field of sustainability in business. Both as a consultant and in management roles, Pieter has worked with large companies and leading SMEs to leverage sustainability as a business opportunity. Pieter now works as sustainability business developer at Capgemini in the Netherlands.
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Welcome New Member: Nordic Connect PR
The Swedish Chamber is honoured to have Nordic Connect PR join our Swedish-Dutch Business Community as our newest Member.   "My name is Anne Tusveld, founder of Nordic Connect PR, a boutique agency specializing in PR and travel trade marketing for international tourism destinations in the Benelux market. With more than 30 years of experience in communications, media relations and strategic partnerships, I support destinations in building strong visibility and meaningful connections with media and the travel industry. Scandinavia has always been close to my heart. I previously worked as Area Manager Benelux for Visit Sweden and also lived in Linköping, which gave me a deep appreciation of Swedish culture and the Nordic way of life. I’m very pleased to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands and look forward to connecting with fellow members, sharing insights and exploring new opportunities for collaboration." - Anne Tusveld, Managing Partner - CEO   We are looking forward to future collaboration and to introducing Anne Tusveld and Nordic Connect PR to our Swedish-Dutch business community!
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New Swedish Chamber Insights out now!
In this issue, we are honouring innovation and outstanding achievements through exclusive features with the three esteemed winners of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2025: AstraZeneca, Proxify and Einar & Partners! AstraZeneca - Winner of Achievement 2025 Proxify - Winner of Entrepreneurship 2025 Einar & Partners - Winner of Tech for Good 2025 The awards were presented by H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mr Julius Liljeström, Embassy of Sweden in The Netherlands, Mr Jan B. Sundelin, Partinc, Chairperson of the Tech Committee, Mr Tomas Korseman, Business Sweden and Mr Ashkan Danaei, Tetra Pak, Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee
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