Kick-off for the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Programme 2024
We were thrilled to kick off the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024 last week, together with the nine skilled Mentorship Program pairs joining the journey! The event started with an introduction by Mentorship Coach Hendrik Jan Guitink, leading the way with insightful guidelines. Mentees and Mentors were then divided into breakout sessions to map out personal goals and expectations, guided by former Mentee and YP Committee Member Malin Petrocchi, as well as Hendrik Jan. This was followed by the big reveal of Mentor-Mentee matches, after which the pairs had their first one-on-one chats to kickstart their mentoring journey.
Looking ahead, we are extending an open invitation to the Mentorship keynote lectures to all YP members, and welcome you to join these inspirational presentations and discussions. Seating is limited, so secure your spot today! Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come:
- with Niels Thijssen, Professional Leadership Coach and Facilitator
- with Kristina Zumpolle, Founder, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Jasmijn de Smit, Executive Coach, Facilitator
- with Candida Snow, Director of Snow Culture & Communication
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Exciting upcoming events
Welcome to the exciting calendar this spring at the Swedish Chamber! Expect great networking opportunities, inspiring meetings, and informative discussions. Which event are you most excited about?
- The French Chamber of Commerce extends an exclusive invitation to Swedish Chamber members to their annual Women’s Day Lunch tomorrow March 5, with keynote speaker HRH Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands.
- This year’s first Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast will occur on March 27, hosted by the Swedish Chamber Patron Member Sweco Nederland, featuring Refugee Talent Hub!
- Dive into the latest Dutch and Nordic trends and insights in the consulting industry with Swedish Chamber Member Cinode on April 11, and explore how this dynamic sector shapes businesses and industries.
- 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 takes place in relation to the .
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Thank you for the amazing Boules & Beyond
Young Professionals want to thank everyone who joined our Boules evening in Amsterdam last night! The event brought together entrepreneurs, young professionals, committee members, international trainees, students, newcomers to the Netherlands, and a few of the Mentees for this year’s Mentorship Program. Together we shared a fun evening of networking, meeting new people and fun games. We are very proud of Young Professionals being such an open, engaged and dynamic community!
Find more photos from the event . You can also watch our reel from the event !
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Meet our Mentor Charlotte Glassco
Meet Charlotte Glassco, our Mentor for the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024! Charlotte has been working in the public affairs sector for nearly ten years. She started her career in Brussels, at the heart of EU policymaking where she worked across various policy areas including sustainability, human rights, consumer affairs and trade. Today, Charlotte is leading the global public affairs team at Inter IKEA Group, to support its mission to create a better everyday life for many people.
Charlotte is passionate about many aspects of her work today, including advocating on important topics, influencing regulatory affairs and engaging in public dialogue with stakeholders. Ultimately, she believes in the power of public affairs and communications to create positive change in society. As a born and raised Canadian, Charlotte has worked in several EU countries, learning how to stand out in an international crowd and persevere through the challenges of being a foreign national. Something that continues to serve her well in work and life.
In addition, Charlotte serves as a member of the . Read more about the Mentorship Program 2024 on our website.
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Meet our Mentor Eric De Munck
Meet Eric de Munck, mentor for the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024! Eric de Munck is an experienced entrepreneur in the healthcare sector with expertise in international business, particularly in Russia, India, Turkey, and Europe. As the owner of Vahlkamp International B.V. and EDM Holding, he demonstrates strong leadership and a keen focus on innovation. With a background in military education and a career spanning various sectors, including IT and healthcare systems, Eric is dedicated to driving growth and fostering international partnerships.
He is also deeply engaged in societal and philosophical discussions, contributing actively to organizations such as the Royal Industrial Great Club and the Atlantic Commission. Passionate about sustainability and holistic well-being, Eric balances his professional endeavours with interests in psychology, philosophy, people and society.
Welcome to join Eric and our esteemed cohort of mentors by signing up as a mentor in the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024. We are also welcoming applications for mentees. The deadline is TODAY, February 28, 2024. Read more and apply .
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Meet our Mentor Björn Atterstam
Meet Björn Atterstam, Mentor for the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024! Björn Atterstam is an educator, facilitator, and leadership expert. His work explores the human condition in the modern world - how we live, lead, and develop in an increasingly complex, uncertain, and interconnected world. He partners with well-known organizations to help challenge their thinking, evolve their assumptions, and improve when and where it matters.
Björn has held senior leadership positions with international management consultancies and corporations. Over the last thirty years, he has advised or trained thousands of leaders worldwide. In his last corporate role in London, he was responsible for developing talent, leadership, and culture at Prudential Plc, a highly regarded financial services group. Björn is also a researcher and faculty member at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. He is responsible for the Personal Leadership Development (PLD) course for full-time and executive MBA students. His research interests reside in the intersection of psychological functioning and organizational performance.
Welcome to join Björnand our esteemed cohort of mentors by signing up as a mentor in the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024. We are also welcoming applications for mentees. The deadline is today, February 28, 2024. Read more and sign up .
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Presenting the new Swedish Chamber Member Brochure
We are delighted to present a comprehensive overview of the Swedish Chamber in our new digital Member Brochure! On a scale from 1 to 10, the average likelihood for our members to recommend the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for business relations is 8.7. This brochure simplifies the process of endorsing the Chamber to your esteemed business connections. Feel free to share it with your network, and reach out with any questions to communication@swedishchamber.nl.
to download the Swedish Chamber Member Brochure.
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Meet our mentor Ben Vree
Meet Ben Vree, Mentor for the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024! Ben has been working within the global maritime industry for more than 40 years in various positions in Rotterdam as well as in Asia. The various jobs during his past career include positions like President Vopak Asia, CEO Smit International, CEO Noordzee Group, and CEO APMT Europe and Asia. During his career, he has been heading a number of reorganisations and restructurings. Presently, Ben is active as chairman and/or member of several Supervisory Boards as well as the Boards of Foundations.
Are you an experienced business leader looking to make a lasting impact on the next generation of professionals, while also learning more about the way young professionals of today are thinking?
Welcome to join Ben and our esteemed cohort of mentors by signing up as a mentor in the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024. We are also welcoming applications for mentees. The deadline is today, February 28, 2024. Read more and sign up .
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