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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program 2024
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who participated in the final mentorship session of the year! At our final session, we gathered for a relaxed evening of pizza and drinks while reflecting on the Mentorship Program. During this dinner, we took the opportunity to evaluate the overall experience, discussing whether the initial expectations were met and how to apply the lessons learned for future development and personal growth. It was a valuable session, filled with meaningful feedback and insights that will help us continue to improve the program Stay tuned for more information about the Mentorship Program 2025!     For more photos, please press !
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Sustainability Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce launches a new Sustainability Project
On September 25, the Sustainability Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce launched a new Sustainability Project. This initiative is spearheaded by Malin Alders, a management trainee in business development at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and Manon Kuiper, a consultant at BridgeHead The Hague - powered by Saab Netherlands. Together, they will plan a project to be executed by two master’s students as part of their thesis, aiming to deliver meaningful benefits for the members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. “We can’t wait to see this project take shape and foster impactful collaborations,” says Malin and Manon. Stay tuned for more updates! Jan Terlouw, Director Saab Nederland and Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, initiator of this pilot project, is very enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring Young Professionals, students and the Swedish Chamber closer together for impactful collaborations driving Sustainable Transition.
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Meet Rebecca van Dorrestein: Exploring Swedish-Dutch Business Culture
Join the Swedish Chamber’s Young Professionals for an exclusive evening featuring notable speakers, including Roland van Pooij, CEO of Handelsbanken, Kerstin Gerlagh, CEO of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and Rebecca van Dorrestein, Business Development Manager at Heussen and Young Professional Committee member. Rebecca, who holds a master’s degree in International and Cross-Cultural Management, will lead an interactive presentation on Swedish-Dutch business culture. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn Swedish-Dutch business culture's key do’s and don’ts, enjoy drinks and bites while connecting with young professionals from Handelsbanken, and network with key business leaders.
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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. Sign up today by clicking .
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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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