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JOHAN UHLIN – ELECTED NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE NETHERLANDS
On May 24, 2022, Johan Uhlin, CEO of Scania Production Nederland B.V, Zwolle and Vice Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce since November 2020, was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands by the Board with immediate effect.   Bert Heikens, Treasurer of the Executive Board congratulated Johan Uhlin on his new appointment and thanked him for the way he stepped in and acted for the past 1,5 years as acting Chairman of the Board due to the arisen situation. The Board and Management of the Chamber are very happy to continue the pleasant and very good collaboration that is formalized by today’s decision of the Board.   Johan has also added his comment, see below.   ”I’m very honored, humbled, and proud to be appointed Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands. The chamber has played over the past 60 plus years of its existence a vital and important part in the strengthening of the Dutch-Swedish business climate and collaboration between the two countries. As the world now changes rapidly, I’m looking forward to continuing this journey, together with my fellow board members, to support and guide Kerstin and her team in the chamber's efforts to further develop and strengthen the offering in this interesting but challenging environment.”  
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RECEIVERS OF THE SWEDISH CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2021
On behalf of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, in co-operation with Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden in The Netherlands we are very pleased to announce the receivers of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2021. – Swedish Chamber Achievement Award 2021 – Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award 2021 – Lynk & Co – Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award 2021 – Ericsson The Jury reports will be officially presented at the Award ceremony whereafter they will be published on the Swedish Chamber of Commerce website and distributed in the Swedish Chamber of Commerce “The jury was genuinely impressed by the admissions for the Business Awards. From promising Swedish newcomers in the Dutch market to established companies. From creative ideas to improve everyday lives to smart tech solutions that create impact. Thanks to all companies for sharing their vision and plans.” Ruth de Jager, Country Manager Storytel. Member of the Swedish Chamber Board of Directors and Chairman of the Jury. Members of the Jury: The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund Mrs. Ruth de Jager, Country Manager Storytel, Member of the Swedish Chamber Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Jury Mr. Tomas Korseman, Trade Commissioner Business Sweden Benelux  
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KARIN EHNBOM PALMQUIST CONGRATULATES THE SWEDISH CHAMBER ON THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 7, 2022.
Karin Ehnbom Palmquist, Chairman of the Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad, congratulates the Swedish Chamber of Commerce on their 60th Anniversary. On June 7, 2022, we are welcoming our members, stakeholders, and relations to a full day celebrating the prosperous relationship between Sweden and the Netherlands. The day begins at Hotel Okura with a Swedish-Dutch Innovation & Sustainability Summit bringing together outstanding senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, and politicians from both Sweden and the Netherlands addressing the greater trends facing us. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Innovation and Sustainability Summit is followed by a Royal Gala Dinner both made possible by our Exclusive Sponsors Inter IKEA Systems B.V., Handelsbanken, Saab, and AKD Benelux Lawyers, and our Corporate Sponsors Ericsson, T. Ljungberg B.V., Klarna, Scania Production Nederland, SKF Group, KPMG, Stena Line, Storytel, TieKinetix, Volvo Cars, Heussen, Visit Sweden and in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in The Netherlands. for more information about the Swedish-Dutch Innovation & Sustainability Summit and Royal Gala Dinner and to sign up!   [video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://swedishchamber.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Karin-ehnbom-palmqvist.mp4"][/video]
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OFFFICE CLOSED DUE TO ASCENSION DAY ON MAY 26-27
On May 26-27, the Swedish Chamber office will be closed due to Ascension Day.   For information about the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and upcoming events welcome to visit our website:   For urgent matters please send an email to
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WELCOME LAURA FABER AND SANNE TERLOUW, BUREAU DE WERKVLOER, AS INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS TO THE SWEDISH CHAMBER WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ON JUNE 9, 2022, LIVE.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to welcoming Laura Faber and Sanne Terlouw, Bureau de werkvloer, as inspirational speakers to the Swedish Chamber Women Business Leadership Program on June 9, 2022, live at the Swedish Chamber in Amsterdam.   “It is time to empower the position of women in the workforce“ Did you know that: - 75% of the women work part-time contrary to 25% of the men. - Only 13% of the art in musea is created by women (although almost all the nudes are female). - There are more CEOs called Peter than there are female CEOs in the Netherlands.   Many companies don’t realize how much of an effect having more women present at every level of an organization has in terms of profit, team functionality within the company, or the ease of filling vacancies from a larger pool of potential employees. Bureau de werkvloer is a young agency focused on training and communication within companies. It is the brainchild of its two permanent employees, Laura Faber and Sanne Terlouw. To get enough women at the top, to ensure that women are represented at all levels of the organization, and to close the pay gap, Bureau de werkvloer helps companies to develop a program for a more diverse, functional, and profitable business. We are looking forward to welcoming Laura and Sanne to join the Swedish Chamber Women Business Leadership Program on June 9, 2022.   for more information about the Program for the Swedish Chamber Women Business Leadership Event - Mindful Leadership – Recovery, evaluation, how to keep up the energy and get revitalized on June 9, 2022, by Coach Malin Hedlund.  
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER LUNCHEON ON MAY 24, 2022 AT HILTON AMSTERDAM
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the participants for attending the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Chamber Luncheon on May 24, 2022, at Hilton Amsterdam. We felt very privileged that nearly all Board members and new Board member candidates joined us and contributed with great networking opportunities. At this Chamber Luncheon, we listened to Mr. Adjiedj Bakas, Trendwatcher, Visionary, Speaker, and Author, addressing serious topics such as the current geopolitical landscape and the impact of the war in Ukraine, climate change and green recovery as well as the digital revolution and the global economy post-pandemic. All participants received a signed copy of Mr. Baka’s book “The Age of Chaos”. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce wants to extend a warm thank you to Mr. Adjiedj Bakas for his inspirational speech and to everyone that participated in this Chamber Luncheon.       [video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://swedishchamber.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/19-Instagram.mp4"][/video]
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THE SWEDISH CHAMBER´S 60TH ANNIVERSARY GENEROUS GOODIE BAG SPONSORS
The Swedish Chamber is very honored to present the generous Goodie Bag Sponsors for the Exclusive Goodie Bag at the Swedish Chamber’s 60th Anniversary Royal Gala Dinner at Hotel Okura Amsterdam on June 7, 2022. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially thanks MARIA ÅKERBERG, Orrefors Kosta Boda AB, Inter IKEA Systems B.V., GLACIAL, Happy Socks, Swe/Tnc, and SNÖ of Sweden. We are looking forward to welcoming +300 guests to the Royal Gala Dinner celebrating the Swedish Chamber’s 60th Anniversary in the presence of HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. to read more on our 60th Anniversary webpage.
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NILS VAN DIJKMAN HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL IN AMSTERDAM, MR. NILS VAN DIJKMAN, RECEIVED THE DIPLOMA OF THE KING OF SWEDEN FROM THE HANDS OF AMBASSADOR OLJELUND 
On May 19, Honorary Consul General for Sweden in Amsterdam, Mr Nils van Dijkman, formally received the diploma of the King of Sweden from the hands of Ambassador H.E. Mr Johannes Oljelund during a Ceremony at the Swedish Residence in The Hague.
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