Thank you to everyone who attended The Young Professionals New Year’s Reception 2025
A heartfelt thank you to Swedish Chamber patron member Heussen for hosting us and creating the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening filled with fun games, meaningful networking, and delightful drinks. A special shoutout to our fantastic quizmasters, Rebecca van Dorrestein and Benjamin Selvani, for their incredible collaboration and efforts in organizing such a memorable event.
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Meet our mentor, Björn Atterstam
Björn Atterstam brings over 30 years of expertise as an educator, leadership specialist, and facilitator, with a distinguished career dedicated to equipping leaders to navigate complexity and uncertainty in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
With experience spanning senior leadership roles in international management consultancies and corporations, Björn’s career highlights include his tenure at Prudential Plc in London, where he focused on talent, leadership, and organisational culture development.
Björn’s Areas of Expertise:
- Leadership and Organisational Performance – Supporting leaders to rethink strategies and adapt in dynamic environments.
- Global Influence – Advising and training thousands of leaders across industries and regions worldwide.
- Academic Leadership – Leading the Personal Leadership Development (PLD) course for MBA students at the Rotterdam School of Management.
- Psychological and Organisational Insight – Integrating human behavioural understanding into organisational growth and success.
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Meet Gabriele Hamm Adler, Mentor of 2025
Gabriele Hamm Adler brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience with IKEA, where she held key global roles, including Global HR Manager and Global Competence Development Manager. Her career has taken her across Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands, shaping her expertise in international leadership and organisational development.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Gabriele shares her passion for leadership as a Senior Lecturer and Module Owner for Personal Leadership Development in the Master’s Programme of Supply Chain Management at the Rotterdam Business School.
What makes Gabriele an exceptional mentor?
- Certified systemic and change management coach (University of Cologne)
- Accomplished leadership development consultant and executive coach
- Expertise in value-based leadership and company culture
- Proven experience in designing and executing global learning and organisational development programmes
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Meet our Mentor, Nils van Dijkman
Nils van Dijkman is a partner in the employment law practice at Heussen and a Patron Member of the Swedish Chamber. With extensive expertise in employment law, he advises on matters such as reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, industrial relations, cross-border employment, and employee participation. Nils works with both Dutch and international companies, as well as their executives, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes.
In addition to his legal work, Nils has been appointed Honorary Consul General for Sweden in Amsterdam since June 2020. He also served as Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands from 2007 to 2015 and was honoured with the title of Honorary Member.
Nils’ impressive background and commitment to fostering international relationships make him an invaluable mentor for the 2025 programme. His guidance will be a tremendous asset to the next generation of business leaders.
Are you ready to learn from distinguished leaders like Nils?
The Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Programme 2025 is now open for applications.
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Meet Malin Petrocchi, Mentor for the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Programme 2025
Malin Petrocchi leads the Internal Investigations and Speak Up Programme at Prosus Group, a global technology conglomerate operating across industries and geographies with over 30,000 employees. Her leadership is grounded in deep expertise, gained from an impressive career in Ethics & Compliance roles at Nike, Inc., and Glencore, where she managed compliance across Europe, Central Africa, and Asia.
Malin’s journey began as an investigator with Microsoft and the boutique investigations firm Nardello & Co in the UK, where she honed her skills in navigating complex organisational challenges.
With a Master’s of Science in Security Studies from University College London and certifications as a Compliance Professional, Malin is also an active member of the Association of Corporate Investigators and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands.
We are honoured to have Malin join this year’s mentorship programme. Her wealth of experience, combined with her dedication to ethical leadership, promises to inspire and empower our mentees.
Are you ready to learn from accomplished leaders like Malin?
The Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Programme 2025 is now open for applications.
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2025: A New Year for the Young Professionals
Happy New Year 2025, everyone!
2024 was an incredible year for YP, where we solidified our community and, dare I say, became the leading Swedish/Dutch business network for Young Professionals in the EU. The year was filled with inspiring knowledge-sharing sessions, networking opportunities, and social events, all capped off with a fantastic Lucia celebration. Most notably, we surpassed 100 members—what an achievement!
A huge thank you goes out to our sponsors for hosting and shaping our events, to our new and returning members for keeping the community vibrant, and to the committee for making 2024 such a success.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be even more exciting, with fantastic events already in the works, designed to bring even more value to our network and create memorable experiences for everyone. Some highlights include meeting the Swedish ambassador, a walking presentation at Polestar’s showroom, and celebrating Swedish Midsummer. We hope to meet every member this year to share smiles and ideas—because without you, none of this would be possible.
It will be a fantastic opportunity to reconnect, make new connections, and hear more about what we have planned for the months ahead. While enjoying drinks and snacks, you can participate in a fun geography quiz inspired by Sweden’s beloved TV show På Spåret, hosted by Rebecca van Dorrestein and Benjamin Selvani from the YP committee. Be sure to sign up and secure your spot for this celebration.
Let’s make 2025 unforgettable—together!
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Meet Marianne Wilton-Blom
We are delighted to have Marianne on board as a mentor in this year’s programme!
Marianne Wilton-Blom has been an active consulting professional in the environment, technological investment, and sustainability across a range of manufacturing industries and has held European practice lead and Netherlands managing director roles throughout her career. She has worked across the Benelux and the Nordic regions, establishing offices and growing international teams; and has supported Dutch, UK, US, Swedish, and Finnish companies in their growth across the globe. One of her key motivators is to see the institutes (whether company or other group) flourish and grow, through the development of its employees and the company’s smart internal interaction and sharing of experience.
Are you ready to connect with exceptional leaders like Marianne?
The Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Programme 2025 is now open for mentees' applications!
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Meet Hendrik Jan Guitink: Mentor & Coach of 2025
Hendrik Jan Guitink, Managing Partner at AIMS International The Netherlands, is a seasoned professional in Executive Search and Leadership Consulting. With extensive experience in identifying and developing talent, he has guided countless individuals toward achieving their professional goals.
Hendrik Jan’s passion lies in supporting young professionals, helping them expand their networks and discover new opportunities for growth. His dedication to fostering meaningful connections and empowering the next generation of leaders makes him an invaluable asset to this year’s mentorship programme.
Ready to take your career to new heights?
The Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Programme 2025 offers the chance to learn from accomplished mentors like Hendrik Jan.
Don’t miss out—apply today and gain the insights and guidance you need to shape your future: .
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