Meets Handelsbanken CEO, Roland van Pooij on October 30
Join the Young Professionals for an inspiring company visit to Patron Member Handelsbanken, where we’ll have the pleasure of meeting CEO Roland van Pooij. Roland will share his perspectives on how Handelsbanken’s decentralised approach enables local decision-making, allowing the bank to focus on the unique needs of the Dutch market and provide personal, flexible, and reliable financial solutions.
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Thank you for an inspiring Mentorship event with Candida Snow
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who participated in last week’s mentorship program and interesting presentation on “Business Culture” by our esteemed keynote speaker, Candida Snow, Director at Snow CC – Intercultural Management & Skills Training Specialist. Her insightful perspectives on business culture were invaluable.
During her session, she demonstrated how to better recognize, develop, and manage the potential of diverse individuals and (virtual) teams. Candida also addressed how to identify and cultivate the competencies and skills crucial for success in today’s complex international business environment, sparking engaging discussions.
The Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program 2024 will have its final Meetup on October 15, 2024, including an evaluation and Certificate Ceremony. Stay tuned for more information about the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program 2025 starting Q1 2025.
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The Swedish Chamber welcomes Alexander Ljungström, chairperson of Young Professional, as Keynote Speakers at Tech Table: AI -Forum on n October 1.
We are thrilled to announce that Alexander Ljungström, Founder and Managing Director of Einar & Partners and chairman of the Young Professionals, will be presenting at Tech Table – AI Forum on October 1, 2024
Alexander Ljungstrom is the managing director of Einar & Partners, a firm specialising in AI for IT Operations (AIOps). He has helped some of the leading enterprises in the EU develop their AI strategies from a process and policy perspective. With a helicopter view of the AI market, Alexander moves away from hype and buzzwords, instead focusing on making AI tangible with real use cases, practical advice, and sharing direct experiences from some of the largest global companies.
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 16:00 – 19:00
Venue: Edge Olympic, Fred. Roeskestraat 115, Amsterdam
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from Alexander Ljungström and connect with industry leaders. For more information and to secure your spot, click !
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Meet Candida Snow, speaker for September 19
We are excited to introduce Candida Snow, who will deliver an insightful talk on Business Culture on September 19 as part of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program 2024!
Candida is the director of Snow Culture & Communication and is an intercultural management specialist with over 25 years of professional experience. She is known as an engaging and interactive speaker and facilitator. Candida designs and delivers tailor-made interventions that support her clients to create trust and optimise comfort and performance in their multicultural and international working environments. Her clients include major multinationals in the professional service sector, pharmaceutics, retail, high-tech fields, engineering, off-shore and industry, and non-profit organisations worldwide. She is a regular guest lecturer at several international business schools and universities.
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Thank you Strand Zuid!
We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for joining The Young Professionals Season kick-off last week! Strand-Zuid hosted us at its amazing outdoor venue, and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce provided us with drinks and snacks.
We are grateful to kick off this fall with such excitement and energy alongside all of you in the Young Professional community! It was fantastic to see familiar and new faces coming together, sharing insights, and building valuable connections that set the tone for an exciting season ahead.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming business event on October 30, Young Professionals Meets Handelsbanken CEO & Young Professionals.
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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes YP Member Wilhelmina Eliasson as speaker at the Swe-Cham Tech Finance and Investment Summit September 12.
Wilhelmina Eliasson works as an investor at the ABN Amro Sustainable Impact Fund. The fund is managed by ABN Amro and invested through direct investments (Venture Capital and Private Equity) in impact-driven companies. While the fund is active across Europe, Wilhelmina focuses specifically on the Nordic region. Wilhelmina holds an MSc in Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam and has a background in software investment from local Amsterdam funds, Fortino Capital and Endeit Capital. She is a Swedish and Finnish native, while having a Dutch education.
For more information about Wilhelmina Eliasson and to read about the other distinguished speakers for this event, to go to our Event website, where you can also sign up for this impactful event.
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Welcome Alexander Ljungström, new Chairman of the Young Professional committee
The Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome Alexander Ljungström as the new chairman member of the Young Professionals committee.
”As the chairperson, I’d like to actively develop the ecosystem between young talent, the Swedish and Dutch market, as well as a strong sense of membership community. Especially important during 2024/2025 will be to promote a stronger support and peer network between YP members and esteemed members/companies of the Swedish Chamber. Additionally, I’m looking forward to intentionally designing attractive events and creating an inspirational career/network platform together with the rest of the committee.”
He adds, ”The Swedish and Dutch ecosystems have a long business history dating back hundreds of years, and I believe it starts with young talent and innovative minds. I think tomorrow's leaders are shaped and formed in forums of like-minded people. This is why I joined the committee a couple of years back. Becoming the chairperson is the next natural step in that journey, and I get the chance to co-work with the Swedish Chamber and member companies to make Young Professionals even more mission-driven.”
Alexander encourages joining Young Professionals, stating, ” Young Professionals is truly a unique and one-of-a-kind platform in the Netherlands. For anybody who has a connection to Sweden, the Swedish Market, or the Swedish language and is hungry for career growth, it provides a unique opportunity for learning and networking. Additionally, YP is hosting a lot of social events, which is great when you recently moved to Amsterdam. I’ve already created friends for life!”
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Seminar: Learn Your First Dutch Words – September 2024 by Swe-Cham Partner IN Amsterdam
Do you want to learn Dutch but find yourself struggling to know how to get started? Then this language seminar is for you! Held on 19 September at the IN Amsterdam office, WTC Amsterdam, this event is organised by IN Amsterdam in collaboration with the language experts at UVA Talen.
Learning Dutch is a great way to feel more at home, integrate into a Dutch workplace or widen your social circle. But it can be daunting to just start speaking a foreign language - so where do you start? You start with the basics.
What to expect
During this fun, informal class, participants will learn basic Dutch pronunciation, as well as words and phrases essential for everyday life in the Netherlands.
The class is free of charge and there's even a chance to win a Dutch course. Spaces are limited, so we ask that you please sign up in advance.
Event details
Date: Thursday, 19 September
Time: 17:00-18:00
Location: IN Amsterdam office, WTC Amsterdam, Tower Two, meeting room (1st floor)
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