Thank you to Hanna, Alexandra, and Emma – management trainees 2023-2024!
We want to express our heartfelt thanks to Hanna Bräcknell, Alexandra Gummesson, and Emma Wergeland, our three fantastic Management Trainees, for their excellent contributions to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce over the past year.
Hanna Bräcknell is the recipient of the Gull & Stellans Ljungberg Foundations 2023-2024 scholarship. For the past year, Hanna’s focus has been on business development and events. Her biggest projects have been developing the Swedish Chamber Business Plan and acting as the Chamber’s project manager for the Business Climate Survey.
Alexandra Gummesson is the recipient of the Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad 2023-2024, and her traineeship has focused on Communication and Marketing. For example, Alexandra has proposed and managed the digital magazine Swedish Chambre Insights, written the Swedish Chamber Communication Plan and been in charge of content production. Her work has aimed to amplify the communication efforts and impact of the Swedish Chamber.
Emma Wergeland, the recipient of the University of Gothenburg's 2023-2024 scholarship, has focused on Member Strategy and served as the Project leader for the Young Professionals network. Throughout the year, she has driven projects aimed at fostering knowledge exchange among Young Professionals, conducted the Annual Member Survey, and led recruitment efforts. Additionally, Emma has served as the Mentorship Programme's project manager and contributed to business strategy development.
Hanna, Alexandra, and Emma have played a vital role within the Swedish Chamber team, making significant contributions not only to their respective areas but also to the overall efficiency of our organization's day-to-day operations. The Swedish Chamber wishes them the best of luck in their future careers!
Furthermore, the Swedish Chamber wants to extend its warmest thank you to the three foundations that enable us to work with such ambitious and talented young professionals.
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Welcome Alexander Ljugström, our new Young Professionals Committee Chairperson
We are pleased to welcome Alexander Ljungström, founder and managing director of Einar and Partners, as the Chairperson for the Young Professionals Committee. Alexander brings valuable knowledge and experience, and we eagerly look forward to collaborating with him to further develop our Young Professional community.
“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. With special attention on creating a support and peer network between YP members and esteemed members/companies of the Swedish Chamber, I'm looking forward to intentionally designing attractive events and an inspirational career/network platform together with the rest of the committee”.We are very much looking forward to working closely with Alexander and benefiting from his expertise to continue developing the Young Professional community.
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Thank you to the Young Professionals Committee
The Swedish Chamber would like to warmly thank the Young Professionals committee for their invaluable efforts in supporting and developing the Young Professionals community this past year. Thanks to their wise advice and extensive knowledge, we have collaboratively created a dynamic network that fosters networking, new friendships and knowledge exchange!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Malin, Ellen, and our chairperson, Joachim, for their dedicated commitment and significant contributions during their time as YP committee members. As Malin, Ellen, and Joachim are leaving the committee and moving on to new commitments, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
We are also excited to continue collaborating with committee members Rebecca and Alexander to strengthen and develop our network further. Stay tuned for the introduction of our new YP committee members this summer!
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Swedish Chamber Annual Review 2023
Dive into the newly launched Annual Review 2023 and uncover the Swedish Chamber's story of success throughout last year! Explore our committees' dynamic activities, relive the excitement of our flagship events, discover amazing achievements, and meet the key players driving our network forward. Plus, don't miss out on the captivating insights shared in our digital magazine, Swedish Chamber Insights!
We would like to thank this year's Annual Review sponsors Volvo Cars, KPMG Meijburg & Co, Handelsbanken, Getinge, Tetra Pak and Inter IKEA Systems.
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Thank you for the YP Season Spring Final!
The Swedish Chamber’s Young Professionals would like to thank everyone who participated in yesterday’s Spring Season’s Final at Waterkant in Amsterdam. As always, it is great to see new connections being made and to come together to share experiences within the Swedish-Dutch network, inspire each other, and have fun!
This was the last event of the spring season. The Young Professionals Team would like to express our warm appreciation for the great commitment, thoughtful discussions, and knowledge shared by our YP members this past year and last but not least, our important partners and sponsors!
After the summer, the new Young Professionals team looks forward to meeting you at the .
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Let’s take action: The Diversity & Inclusion Special of Swedish Chamber Insights!
With our digital magazine, , we offer you an exclusive glimpse into the activities within and around the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. This month, we are celebrating the European Commission's International Diversity Month by showcasing exclusive features on three inspiring leaders in Diversity & Inclusion, one of the Swedish Chamber's core values.
🏆 Dr Cara Antoine addresses the Netherlands' performance in global gender equality rankings, shares her personal experience as a leader in a male-dominated industry, and explores actionable steps that businesses need to take to advocate for gender equality in the workplace.
🌏 Unlocking the full potential: SKF accelerates diversity & inclusion journey. Key leaders at SKF, including Rickard Gustafson, Annika Ölme, and Yves Nys, share their insights on why and how they are committed to driving their D&I strategy forward.
👥 New article: From “Nice to Have” to "Must Have" by Wendy Broersen, International Diversity & Inclusion expert and founder of Superpeople Company, to learn about inclusive practices, CSDR, equal pay and more.
We are thrilled to present insights from these experts on implementing diversity and inclusion strategies in your workplace and making impactful changes.
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Ingrid Tappin Inspirational Speaker at “Tech Talent & Diversity in Tech” Event May 23
Will we be seeing you at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast this week? We are very excited to welcome Ingrid Tappin, CEO and Founder of Diverse Leaders in Tech, as the inspirational speaker for the upcoming event ". This insightful event, hosted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and KPMG Meijburg & CO, will take place on May 23, 2024.
This event aims to move beyond discussing the necessity of diversity strategies and instead will focus on practical implementation. Ingrid Tappin, a leading figure in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), will provide actionable insights on how to effectively integrate DEI into the tech industry.
Ingrid Tappin is dedicated to setting the standard for DEI excellence in European tech. She leads the first community-driven DEI platform in the Netherlands through Diverse Leaders in Tech. Her organization employs a data-led approach, peer-to-peer learning solutions, and a robust DEI partner network to help companies attract, retain, and harness the innovation power of diverse teams, all supported by scalable tech solutions.
Ingrid Tappin’s commitment to social impact is evident in her efforts to foster inclusive workplaces that not only recognize but also leverage the benefits of diversity. Her work ensures that DEI initiatives are not just theoretical but practical and impactful, driving real change within organizations.
Join us on May 23 to gain valuable insights from Ingrid Tappin and learn how to transform your organization’s approach to diversity and inclusion. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
To get out most of the Session, and Ingrid will refer to the results in her interactive presentation.
Ingrid Tappin is dedicated to setting the standard for DEI excellence in European tech. She leads the first community-driven DEI platform in the Netherlands through Diverse Leaders in Tech. Her organization employs a data-led approach, peer-to-peer learning solutions, and a robust DEI partner network to help companies attract, retain, and harness the innovation power of diverse teams, all supported by scalable tech solutions.
Ingrid Tappin’s commitment to social impact is evident in her efforts to foster inclusive workplaces that not only recognize but also leverage the benefits of diversity. Her work ensures that DEI initiatives are not just theoretical but practical and impactful, driving real change within organizations.
Join us on May 23 to gain valuable insights from Ingrid Tappin and learn how to transform your organization’s approach to diversity and inclusion. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
To get out most of the Session, and Ingrid will refer to the results in her interactive presentation.
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Office closed Pentecost Monday May 20
The Swedish Chamber office will be closed on May 20th due to Pentecost Monday. See you again on Tuesday, May 21! Contact us at info@swedishchamber.nl for any questions.
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