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Meet Ashna Chhatta, ethical fashion stylist Clothes Swap April 25
We are very proud to present Ashna Chhatta, ethical fashion stylist, who will offer professional styling at this week’s Clothes Swap event, in collaboration with Young Professionals and Edge Workspaces. Join us this Thursday, April 25, to get personal styling advice from Ashna, and update your wardrobe with circular fashion pieces for spring! Ashna sees fashion and style as an expression of self-love. As an ethical fashion stylist and personal shopper, she takes you on an inner journey, so that you can discover and shape what suits your unique personality. Her mission is to help people have a responsible, durable, timeless, circular wardrobe. Together with Ashna, you will get to know the stores and brands that are reliable, honest and transparent, both socially and environmentally.
The event includes a keynote presentation on circular fashion by Andrea Orsag, Clothes Swap Market offering unisex, male, and female clothing suitable for spring and office wear, and mingling with music and drinks. All unswapped clothing items will be donated to Dress for Success.Welcome to this dynamic after-work event hosted by the Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber and Edge Workspaces!
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Thank you for the insightful presentation on Sustainable Leadership with Niels Thijssen
The Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals extend our heartfelt gratitude to Niels Thijssen for generously sharing his expertise and personal anecdotes on Sustainable Leadership, last week at this enlightening session and part of the Mentorship Program 2024. With engaging insights drawn from his personal journey, including his experiences coaching Belgium’s elite hockey team, Niels Thijssen delivered a captivating presentation emphasizing the importance of connecting with oneself, the team, and the broader world to cultivate sustainable leadership.
“People try to limit the risks before trying. Instead, we need to be comfortable with failing forward” – Niels Thijssen, Professional Leadership Coach, Facilitator and AuthorWe also thank all attendees for their active participation, and AIMS International for their valued collaborations. The Swedish Chamber is proud to facilitate these pivotal discussions on sustainable leadership. Find more photos from the event ! Join us on May 14 for the next Mentorship presentation on Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance with Kristina Zumpolle and Jasmijn de Smit from Zumflow. for details and registration!
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Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastic
Today we celebrate Earth Day 2024, emphasizing global environmental awareness, and particularly addressing plastic pollution under the theme 'Planet vs Plastics'. to learn more about Earth Day 2024, including goals and calls to action.
Sustainability remains a central focus of all the Swedish Chamber's activity. Explore our to discover upcoming sustainability-focused events where you can deepen your knowledge and contribute to positive change. Welcome!
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Opportunity to free tickets for YP Members to ‘Abundance’ May 8th
[ninja_form id=]Jan Terlouw, Chair of the Swedish Chamber Sustainability Committee and Managing Director of Saab Nederland BV., cordially invites all Young Professionals to the theatre performance "Abundance" by Patrick Nederkoorn and Sjoerd Groeskamp on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Orpheus in Apeldoorn. Physical oceanographer Sjoerd Groeskamp and comedian Patrick Nederkoorn join forces in this performance at a time when one alarming report on climate follows another. In the show, they blend comedy, climate, and science, taking you into their imagination of the future. Through humour, they shed light on the consequences of climate change.
Following the performance, there will be a panel discussion where Patrick and Sjoerd engage in conversation with three prominent guests, discussing the question: what does the world look like in 2100?
The Sustainability, Environment, and Security Platform (NPDMV) of the Dutch Defense and Security Industry Foundation (NIDV) aims to strengthen the Dutch Defense and Security sector through sustainability. Part of the platform's vision and ambition is to involve the younger generation in the sustainable transition of Defense and Police. To this end, the NPMDV is committed to introducing students and recent graduates with a passion for security and the environment to sustainability issues in this sector.
Therefore, NPDMV is organizing an exclusive pre-program from 18:00-19:30, also held at Orpheus, where various invited organizations will give their vision on this theme in a panel discussion while enjoying soup with sandwiches. Participating organizations include NPDMV members, Defense, Police, Defensity College, Energy Defense Knowledge Network, and the Apeldoorn-Deventer-Zutphen Tri-city area. The pre-program and tickets for the theater performance are covered by NPDMV.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Pre-program: starts at 18:00
Theater performance: starts at 20:00
Venue: Orpheus, Appeldourn
Language: Dutch only
If you would like to take advantage of this invitation, please send an email to manonkuiper@bridgehead.nl. It's first-come-first-serve, so the reservation is only confirmed after receiving a confirmation. Please include the following in the email:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- University/College/Vocational school and major or the organization you represent
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Johan Uhlin becomes Managing Director of Scania Sweden
After six years of serving as Managing Director for Scania Production Zwolle, Johan Uhlin has been appointed to become Managing Director for Scania Sweden within Commercial Operations. Johan is set to assume leadership from the departing CEO, David Källsäter, on August 1, 2024.
Johan Uhlin brings with him a wealth of experience in Scania's operations and products, along with a proven track record of leading large organizations. Since 2002, he has been deeply involved in production, holding various managerial positions, including roles within engine assembly in Södertälje, Sweden, overseeing bus operations in Slupsk, Poland, serving as CEO of the cabin production unit in Oskarshamn, Sweden, and most recently as CEO of the chassis operations in Zwolle and Meppel in the Netherlands.
As the new CEO, Johan Uhlin is eager to build upon Scania Sweden's strong foundation and guide the company towards further success. The appointment of Johan Uhlin reflects Scania's commitment to continuity and growth in the Swedish market.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very proud and excited for Johan about this new appointment, however, it means that Johan's time in the Netherlands will come to an end, as he will move back to Stockholm, Sweden, with his family. Unfortunately, this also means that Johan is resigning as Chairperson of the Board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
Johan Uhlin, new Managing Director of Scania Sweden.
"I am so very proud and honoured to having served as your Chairman for the last two years and representing Scania in the board of Directors for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce since April 2019, but the time has come for my family and me to move on for future endeavours" says Johan.The Swedish Chamber of Commerce congratulates Johan on his exciting new appointment and wishes him lots of success.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Johan for his exceptional contributions and dedication during his time as Chairperson for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands. It has been fantastic working together with Johan for the past years, his loyal commitment has been instrumental in steering the Chamber's activities towards greater success and impact within the Swedish-Dutch business community” says Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
Johan Uhlin, new Managing Director of Scania Sweden.
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Meet Andrea Orsag, speaker at Clothes Swap April 25th
We are very proud to present Andrea Orsag, Circular Economy & Sustainability Evangelist, as the keynote speaker for the Young Professionals Clothes Swap event on April 25, in collaboration with Edge Workspaces! Andrea will give an inspirational presentation on sustainable fashion.
Andrea is the founder of MissionC, a strategy advisory based in Amsterdam on a mission to accelerate the sustainability transition on a global scale through circular economy and embedding ESG factors. She is also an advisor helping organisations bring ideas to life by refining sustainability strategies, adjusting business models, delivering programs and engaging stakeholders.
The event also includes a Clothes Swap Market offering unisex, male, and female clothing suitable for spring and office wear, professional styling and mingling with music and drinks. Welcome to this dynamic after-work event hosted by the Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber and Edge Workspaces!
Learn more about Andrea’s background and sign up for the event !
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Upcoming events
Welcome to the dynamic and packed calendar this spring at the Swedish Chamber! Find all the event information and registrations in our .
- Listen to keynote speaker Niels Thijssen, professional leadership coach and facilitator, on Sustainable Leadership on April 18. Please be aware that seating is limited as this event occurs in relation to the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024. .
- Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber welcomes you to this Afterwork event with Edge Workspaces, on the topic of Sustainable Fashion and Conscious Consumption, on April 25, 2024.
- Join us for the event Tech Talent & Diversity in Tech presented by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and hosted by KPMG Meijburg on May 23. This event is a special combination of our renowned Tech Table series and our impactful Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast series. .
- We invite all Young Professionals to the insightful presentation Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance with keynote speakers Kristina Zumpolle and Jasmijn de Smit from Zumflow, who will share expert knowledge on leading the way in effective and authentic leadership and provide guidance and support on how to meet your unique needs.
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