Annual Review 2022

Swedish Chamber of Commerce

ANNUAL REVIEW 2022

Photo: Hanne Hansen Photography

“I know that the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and its member companies play an important role in helping new businesses grow on the Dutch market. This is an effort that deserves recognition, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber and its members for their important work.”

“To the Swedish Chamber of Commerce: I wish you prosperous and successful years going forward.”

- HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE NETHERLANDS The ultimate platform for Swedish-Dutch business, fostering Innovation, Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion.

Vision:

To create business opportunities between the Swedish and Dutch cultures.

Mission: To inspire, promote and extend the commercial and industrial relations between Swedish-Dutch individuals and companies.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands is the ultimate platform for entrepreneurs and businesses within the SwedishDutch business community. Founded in 1960 – by members for members – we have inspired and promoted our members, extended commercial relations between our countries and delivered first-class services and events for over 60 years.

More than 40 events per year We arrange more than 40 events per year for our 200+ members and relations. Our core business include training programmes for personal and professional growth, a high level Mentorship Programme, company visits, summits and exclusive meetings on our core values, featuring renowned speakers and top officials, and an exclusive programme for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Community.

We provide our members with a dynamic platform for networking, making new business contacts, building stronger networks, and staying up-to-date on news and developments within the Swedish-Dutch business community.

We prodivde our members with valuable connections to support any phase of their business cycle, and we provide valuable services access to a unique network of experts and advisers. With the collective knowledge of our members and extended network, we make it easy to set up and run a business in the Netherlands.

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Annual Review

CONTENTS 5 Words of the Chairman 7 Words of the Honorary Chairman 8 The Board 10

Doughnut Business Plan

12 Member List 13

Member Statistics

14 Annual Member Survey 2022 15 The Team 16 Patrons

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Marketing and Communication

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Finance

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Business Climate Survey 2022

24 Chamber Events 2022 26 60th Anniversary 28 Exclusive Business Awards 30 Women Business Leadership Programme 31 Tech Tables 32 Executive Breakfasts 33 NordicTalks 34 Traditional Lucia Luncheon 36 YP – Young Professionals

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38 Mentorship Programme 2022-2023

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WORDS OF THE CHAIRMAN Dear Members,

For the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the ultimate highlight

trends facing us within

2022 was without doubt, the celebration of the Swedish Chamber

Sustainability, Innovation

60th Anniversary with the Innovation & Sustainability Summit and

and Diversity, moderated

Royal Gala Dinner in the presence of HRH Crown Princess Victoria

by Patrick Mesterton, CEO

on June 7. After postponing the 60th Anniversary festivities twice

Epicenter Stockholm.

because of the Covid pandemic regulations we were utterly grateful to finally welcome our members, business leaders, entrepreneurs

I would like to take this

and politicians from both Sweden and the Netherlands to celebrate

opportunity to once again

the prosperous relationship and friendship between Sweden and the

thank them all for their great

Netherlands at Hotel Okura Amsterdam.

contributions: HRH Prince Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy at Techleap.nl, Micky Adriaansens, Minister of Economic Affairs and

The programme on June 7, 2022 started, for the Chamber, by HRH

Climate Policy, Stina Billinger, State Secretary at the Swedish Ministry

Crown Princess Victoria and State secretary Stina Billinger visiting

of Enterprise and Innovation, Jan Peter Balkenende, Chairman

Edge Technologies, where the Swedish Chamber of Commerce has

of Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition, Jon Abrahamsson Ring,

its offices. Coen van Oostrom, CEO of EDGE Technologies, welcomed HRH Crown Princess Victoria and explained how sustainable office buildings increase productivity and health while Dutch Special Envoy HRH Prince Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau gave a presentation about Techleapnl. Moving on to the Swedish Chamber Innovation & Sustainability Summit we were very honoured by HRH Crown

The ultimate highlight 2022 was without doubt the celebration of the Swedish Chamber 60 th Anniversary

Princess Victoria of Sweden’s opening keynote

CEO Inter IKEA Group, Eva Axelsson, CSO and Head of Group Sustainability, SAAB, Martijn Hagens, CEO Vattenfall Netherlands, Krister Mattsson, Managing Director Ingka Investments, Ingka Group, and Head of Ingka Group Corporate Finance and Treasury, Funda Sezgi, Co-founder & Managing Director, Norrsken Impact Accelerator, Joey van den Brink, European Business Development Lead B Lab Europe, Everth Flores, General Manager

where she among others said “I know that the Swedish Chamber

Ericsson Netherlands, Dr. Cara Antoine, Managing Direction,

of Commerce and its member companies play an important role in

IG&H, President, Women in Tech Netherlands, Tuva Palm,

helping new businesses grow on the Dutch market. This is an effort

Digitalisation Expert Utopia Music AG, and Sam Mirson, General

that deserves recognition, and I would like to take this opportunity

Manager Benelux Quinyx.

to thank the Chamber and its members for their important work.

Once again, I am very much looking forward to this summit and to

At the following Royal Gala Dinner we were pleased and honoured

further strengthening the excellent cooperation between Sweden and

to welcoming 300+ guests to celebrate the Swedish Chamber’s

the Netherlands. To the Swedish Chamber of Commerce: I wish you

60th Anniversary and the prosperous relationship between Sweden

prosperous and successful years going forward.”

and the Netherlands, in the presence of HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. At the dinner, HRH Crown Princess handed

HRH Crown Princess of Sweden was followed by a highly impressive

over the Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award to Lynk &

line-up of Swedish and Dutch speakers addressing the greater

Co, the Achievement Award to Inter IKEA Systems and the Tech

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Photo credits: Hanne Hansen Photography

for Good Award to Ericsson. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands. About a month

congratulates the recipients of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards

later, at the Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of

2021 and we are looking forward to continued fruitful collaborations.

Commerce we were honoured to welcome six new Board Members,

We would also like to thank our Keynote speaker Per Heggenes, CEO

elected by the assembly bringing the total number of Board Members

of IKEA Foundation, for his inspiring dinner speech. And a very

and with this, the number of global companies supporting the

special thank you to all the artists during the evening and to Kim-Lian

Swedish Chamber in the Board, to the amazing number of 18. The

van der Meij, our Master of Ceremony, who gave a fantastic musical

Chamber has played a vital and important part in strengthening

show at the end. Altogether a day to remember and cherish for many

the Dutch-Swedish business climate and collaboration between

years to come and yet another proof that the Swedes and the Dutch

the two countries over the past 60+ years of its existence. As part of

are a perfect match.

the Swedish Chamber’s strategy for the coming years I’m looking forward to continuing this journey closely, together with my fellow

Special thanks to our Exclusive sponsors Inter IKEA Systems,

board members, to support and guide Kerstin and her team in the

Handelsbanken, Saab, AKD Benelux Lawyers, and Corporate

Chamber’s efforts to further develop and strengthen the Chambers

sponsors Ericsson, T. Ljungberg B.V., Klarna, KPMG Netherlands,

position, and as the world is rapidly changing, in our ambition to

Stena Line, Volvo Group, HEUSSEN Lawyers & Civil Law Notaries,

continue to support our members in challenging times.

Visit Sweden, Storytel, Scania Production Nederland, TIE Kinetix, Voerman Group, ULSI – United Logistic Services International and Exclusive flower arrangements sponsor Noviflora Holland BV, and last but not least The Swedish Ambassador and his amazing team at the Embassy of Sweden in The Netherlands.

Prior to the 60th Anniversary, at the Board Meeting of May 24, 2022, I was very honoured and proud to be appointed Chairman of the

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Johan Uhlin Chairman, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

WORDS OF THE HONORARY CHAIRMAN Finally we did it! And it was glorious! In June 2022 we were finally

The vitality of the Chamber

able to celebrate the 60 year anniversary of the Swedish Chamber of

has been demonstrated by 2022

Commerce for the Netherlands. It was a tremendous celebration and

being a year buzzling with

an occasion to deepen the dialogue on opportunities for business

activity. The list of initiatives

through an ambitious jubilee programme. The sustainability and

is long and broad, from Tech

innovation summit brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs

Tables to Nordic Talks, from

and political leaders from Sweden and the Netherlands on crucial

Executive Breakfasts to the

challenges facing us and how we best respond. Her Royal Highness

Business Climate Survey.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden participated and honoured us

There is a strong alignment of

with her presence at the ensuing festivities and gala dinner.

priorities between the Chamber and the Swedish Embassy in the

Together we celebrated a vital, energetic and strong 60 year old – The

Netherlands and the cooperation between us and other key players in

Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands. The Chamber

Team Sweden makes us strong together.

remains crucial to foster closer economic ties between Sweden and The Netherlands and has every reason to be proud of its long

As we look into 2023 we see a year that is likely to be characterised by

history. In the words of HRH Crown Princess Victoria: “the Swedish

considerable challenges. Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and unjustifiable

Chamber of Commerce and its member companies play an important

invasion of Ukraine casts a dark shadow of human suffering and

role in helping new businesses grow on the Dutch market. This is an

deterioration in the security situation over Europe. The European

effort that deserves recognition”.

Union has responded firmly and in unity. As president of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2023 Sweden will strive to uphold that unity and work tirelessly to maintain and develop the support of the EU to Ukraine.

The full economic implications of Russia’s war on Ukraine are yet unknown, but uncertainty has grown. The Chamber has a central role to play as a platform for dialogue and joint analysis as we must adapt to new circumstances. The Chamber is excellently placed to provide that platform as it brings together a unique set of stakeholders in the business community – global companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups, investors, consultants, law firms, HR companies and banks. The Embassy will continue to contribute to the discussion to the best of its ability.

The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund and Kerstin Gerlagh Photo credits: Larysa Rusina

The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund

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THE BOARD The Board of Directors consist of representatives from the member

a treasurer. The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund is

companies within the Chamber and are elected at the Annual General

appointed Honorary Chairman of the Board. The terms of references

Meeting. Board members are appointed for a period of four years

for the Board are included in the Swedish Chamber of Commerce

and can be reappointed for a second and final term of four years. The

Articles of Association and in the Bi-laws.

governing board elects from its midst a chairman, a vice-chairman and

Board Members

Johan Uhlin Chairman Scania Production Nederland

The Ambassador Ruth de Jager H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund Vice Chairwoman Honorary Chairman Storytel Sweden AB The Embassy of Sweden in the Hague

Bert Heikens Treasurer AKD

Dick Bisschop Anticimex

Everth Flores Ericsson

Wilko Klaassen Klarna

Roland van Pooij Handelsbanken

Jan Sundelin Tie Kinetix

Herrik van der Gaag Volvo Car Nederland

Martijn Hagens CEO Vattenfall

Carola Hoekstra CEO Stromma

Erik Thulin Stena Line

Bernie van Leeuwen SKF

Roderick Friend Tetra Pak

Lawrence Masle Up there, Everywhere

Armanda Eugene Grüter Kusse-Willems Sweco Lime Technologies

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New Board Member Candidate The Nomination Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce of the Netherlands is honoured to present the following new Board

Jan Terlouw, Director Saab Nederland

Member candidate on behalf of the Board:

General Manager Kerstin Gerlagh

Honorary Members The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very proud to count five Honorary Members appointed by the General Assemblies during the years on the nomination of the Executive Board. The Honorary Members have all been of particular service to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce over the years and the Swedish Chamber is very appreciative of their loyalty and contributions.

Nils van Dijkman Bert Gort Ben Hummel Henk Lokin Gerard Perik

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THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DOUGHNUT BUSINESS PLAN

The Finance Committee oversees the financial administration of the Chamber, including the budget setting on behalf of the Board. The Committee recommends the financial accounts to the Executive Committee and the Board. » » »

Bert Heikens, Chairman of the Committee, Treasurer, AKD Marie Adelhag, Financial Account Manager, Accountant, Adefico Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors launched the Doughnut Business Plan in 2022. This is a circular plan to ensure the future proofing of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, em­powering its purpose and targets as well as focus areas, but also the governance and structure of the organisation making the Chamber fit for purpose.

The Cash Committee audits the finances of the organisation.

The circular business plan includes the entire organisation, Members, the Board of Directors and the Management Team. The purpose with the circular business plan is to increase the involvement of its members

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and to use the collective intellectual intelligence of member companies

Roelof Gerritsen, Partner, Atlas Tax Lawyer Peter Crafoord, Senior Advisor and Consultant Manager, Swedish Finance Advisory & Consulting

by advising committees. The purpose of the committees is to enable member companies to have more representatives involved in the Chamber’s activities to create a broader network for the benefit of all members, and to enable the Chamber to create tailor made programmes for different sectors and member profiles within the Chamber. This is

The Patron and Member Committee develops member strategies, including the acquisition of new members and patron companies. The committee also develops the membership offer for attracting and retaining member companies.

in coherence with the ambition of the Chamber to offer member value for all members. Furthermore, it gives a broader access to experts within different disciplines and helps to feature expert speakers.

THE COMMITTEES

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Bert Heikens, Chairman of the Committee, Treasurer, AKD Dick Bisschop, Managing Director, Anticimex Nederland Wilko Klaassen, VP Business Development, Klarna B.V. Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

As part of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce strategy approved by the Board of Directors, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce four new Chamber Committees alongside with the already

The Nomination Committee is responsible for the nomination of Board members, Committee members, and nomination of functions within the Board according to the Articles of Association.

existing Committees. They have the purpose to support the Chamber with the advancement of its activities in the fields of the Chamber’s focus areas Sustainability, Innovation/Tech, Diversity & Inclusion, as well as Marketing & Branding. The Committees are headed by a Board Member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and involves Members, experts and stakeholders from the relevant fields.

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Johan Uhlin, CEO, Scania Production Nederland B.V. Ruth de Jager, Country Manager, Storytel Sweden AB Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The Executive Committee outlines the work and decisions for the Board, acts as a sounding board and supports the General Manager of the Chamber. The Chairman of the Chamber heads the Committee. » » » »

Johan Uhlin, Chairman, CEO, Scania Production Nederland B.V. Ruth de Jager, Vice Chairwoman, Country Manager, Storytel Sweden AB Bert Heikens, Treasurer, AKD Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The Constitutional Working Group ensures the future proofing of governance and structure of the organisation. » »

Bert Heikens, Treasurer, AKD Nils van Dijkman, Partner, Heussen Advocaten and Notarissen

The Tech Committee serves as an advisory committee for the Board and Management Team, enabling the Chamber to bring together start-ups, scale-ups, and multinationals to develop already existing tech programmes as well as new tech initiatives, and building on a tech community within the Chamber.

Jan Sundelin, Chairman of the Committee, CEO, Tie Kinetix Everth Flores, CEO, Ericsson Telecommunication B.V. Lex Keukens, Attorney at Law, TeekensKarsten Advocaten Notarissen & TK Tech Armanda Willems, Country Manager, Lime Technologies Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

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The Diversity and Inclusion Committee delivers support and expertise to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Programme including Female Leadership Empowerment. » » » »

The Young Professionals Committee outlines the work and activities, as well as member acquisition and communication for the Young Pro­fessionals of the Chamber. It is a sub-organisation of the Chamber that gathers Young Pro­fessionals with an interest in the Swedish-Dutch bus­iness community. The Chairman or Chairwoman reports to the Cham­ber’s Board of Directors at the regular board meetings. » » » »

Carola Hoekstra, Chairwoman of the Committee, CEO, Stromma Nederland Bernie van Leeuwen, Managing Director, SKF Netherlands B.V. Siroe Burleson, Storytel NL B.V. Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The purpose of the Branding Committee is to further accelerate and enhance the marketing and branding work of the Swedish Chamber amongst the Chamber members, the Dutch and Swedish business community, politicians, media and the general public. This is to further support the business success of Swe­dish Chamber member com­panies, pro­mote additional member acquisition, and to streng­then SwedishDutch trade relations.

Swati Narwal, Chairwoman of the Committee, Organisational Design and Development, IKEA Alexander Ljungström, Managing Director, Einar & Partners Malin K. Petrocchi, EMEA Ethics & Compliance Manager, Nike Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld, Co-Founder, Avata

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Lawrence Masle, Chairman of the Committee, CEO, Up There, Everywhere Charlotte Glassco, Public Affairs Leader, Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Carolina de Klerk Nordholm, CEO, Nordholm Communication Remy Steijger, CEO & Founder, Captains Jan Terlouw, Director, Saab Nederland Kerstin Gerlagh, General Manager, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

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MEMBER LIST

213

A Mountain Higher

Expat Mortages BV

Mr. Ben Vree

Accountor Nederland B.V.

Fagerhult BV

Mr. G. Perik

Advice to My Dear Daughter AB

FannFram AB

Mr. Henk Lokin

AIMS International

Flott Advocaten BV

Mr. Jan Lindhout

AKD

GHA Development - Growth for People and Business

Mr. Jan Moberg

Alfa Laval Benelux BV

Amsterdam Business Support Anticimex B.V.

Apsis International Arentec B.V.

AstraZeneca BV

Atlas Copco Nederland B.V.

Atlas Copco Tools Nederlands ATLAS Tax Lawyers

Atterstam Consulting BV

Axis Communication B.V.

BBO.Life - Bring Data to Life Beran BV

Beyondo AB

BridgeHead Group B.V. Budbee BV

Bureau de Werkvloer Business Sweden Captains

Handelsbanken Nederland

Hästens Beds Netherlands B.V. Heussen

HEX Travel B.V.

Hotel van Oranje

Husqvarna Netherlands BV If P&C Insurance Ltd. IKEA B.V. Nederland Ingka Services B.V.

Inter-IKEA Systems B.V. Intrum Nederland Ipscreener

Joel Beheer Groningen B.V Key2Compliance AB

Kinnarps Office Furniture Klarna BV

KPMG Meijburg & Co LaCasaMia Beauty

Mr. Kees van den Ende Mr. Peter Crafoord

Mr. Peter Gunnar Ollongren Mrs. Birgitta Slot

Mrs. Britta Wyss Bisang

T Ljungberg Holding BV Teekens Karstens

Tie Kinetix Holding BV Toyota Material Handling Nederland

Ms. Maja Markovic Nextory

Nmbrs BV

Tuff Leadership Training Sweden AB

Nordholm Communication

Undutchables Recruitment Agency B.V.

NorNorm

Up There, Everywhere

Northern Delight

Vattenfall

Noviflora Holland BV

Vinci Energies Netherlands BV

Orrefors Kosta Boda

Visit Sweden

Oriflame Holdings BV

Voerman International

PartInc Capital

Volvo Car Nederland

PriceWaterhouseCoopers BV

Volvo Group the Netherlands B.V.

Qeld Bedrijfsleningen

Loyens&Loeff

Quinyx

Lynk & Co International AB

Readly

Margareta Svensson fotografie

REIYD real estate IT consulting

Market Explorer

Saab Nederland B.V.

Enact Sustainable Strategies

Mazars Paardekooper Hoffman NV

SAE International

EQT Services Netherlands B.V.

Mercuri Urval B.V.

Samskip Van Dieren Multimodal B.V.

Ericsson

Mindler

Scania Nederland B.V.

Eurocommercial Properties NV

Montae & Partners

Scania Production Zwolle B.V.

Euroflorist Nederland B.V.

Mr. Anders Jallén

Scrive

Expat Center The Netherlands

Mr. B.S. Hummel

SKF B.V.

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Sweco

Ms. Lotta Gunnarsson

Lindmark Legal

Electrolux Home Products BV

Svenska Kyrkan

Tetra Pak B.V.

PRLab

Einar & Partners BV

Studio Stark

Mrs. Marianne Johansson

Lime Technologies Netherlands BV

Eikenzande BV

Stromma Netherlands

Mrs. Christina Jonker

Courtesie International Business Affairs B.V.

Earth Integrated Archaeology

Storytel

Telia Sonera International Carrier Netherlands B.V.

Charlotta Feith

Ducatus Management B.V

Stena Line

Mrs. Camilla Mattsson

Leadership Development Processes and Enablers B.V.

denhertog legal

Söderberg & Partners Netherlands BV

Public Matters

Volvo Group the Netherlands B.V. WePayroll BV Younium

YTA B.V. Zumflow

whereof YP members

75

MEMBER STATISTICS Total Number of Members

Members

Industries

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SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEMBER SURVEY 2022

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The Annual Member Survey is an important tool to gain a better understanding of how our members perceive the Chamber by rating the services provided and how we can improve. By filling out the survey, the members are also given the opportunity to share ideas of topics and speakers of their interest, and to impact the Swedish Chamber’s future programmes. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce are very pleased to present the results of the Member Survey 2022 and to thank the members who answered the survey. The Annual Member Survey 2023 will be sent to the members in October 2023.

THE TEAM Management & Operation

Kerstin Gerlagh General Manager

Rebecca van Dorrestein Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad, International Trade Scholar 2022-2023

Sanjidul Huda Gull and Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship 2022-2023

Ellen Olofsson The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg’s Scholarship Foundation 2022-2023

Hanna Uhlin Event & Membership Coordinator

Stefan de Goede Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad, International Trade Scholar 2021-2022

Johanna Lindén Gull & Stellan Ljungbergs Foundation Scholar 2021-2022

Azra Handzar Intern, University of Gothenburg 2022

The Swedish Chamber Scholarship Programme – A Platform for young talents to grow We are proud to offer talented and creative young professionals the

The Chamber is recruiting for Scholars in partnership with its

opportunity to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce to gain

scholar­ship donors and offers a full-year position within one

international business experience through the Swedish Chamber of

of its departments: Events and Programmes, Marketing and

Commerce Scholarship Programme. The Scholarship Programme

Communications, Member Strategy & Engagement, and Business

is made possible thanks to three generous scholarships grants:

Development. The roles include both department-specific duties and

Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad, Gull & Stellan

support to the wider team and its ambitions. As a scholar you are an

Ljungbergs Foundation Scholarship and The School of Business,

important part of the team at the Chamber and contribute to the

Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg’s Scholarship

everyday operations of the entire organisation.

Foundation. The Scholarship Programme lasts for 12 months and has served as a platform to launch many successful alumni careers over the years.

Photo credits Ellen Olofsson and Sanjidul Huda: Laryssa Rusina

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PATRONS OF THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The support of the Patrons of the Swedish Chamber is significant

exclusive events such as the Exclusive Annual Patron Dinner. The

for the Chamber activities. Founded in 2004, the Patron Members are

patrons reflect the strength of the Chamber’s business platform

companies from all sectors who are all committed to the long-term

and represent some of the largest brands in the Swedish-Dutch

support of the Swedish-Dutch business community and the vision of

business community.

the Chamber. Today the patronship consists of 34 member companies representing a wide range of industries from the financial sector,

The Patron Dinner is one of the Chamber’s most exclusive annual

mobility, to retail and tech. In 2022 we were very proud to welcome

events, hosted by the Swedish Ambassador at the Swedish Residence

new Patron Member Vinci Energies Netherlands BV.

in the Hague. The Patron Dinner brings together Patron Members and outstanding senior business leaders, entrepreneurs and politicians

Patrons of the Chamber receive additional visibility through our

from both Sweden and the Netherlands addressing the greater trends

various marketing channels, such as the website, Annual Review,

facing us, with the purpose to create new bonds and synergies. Over

the Swedish Chamber Patron Banner and social media platforms.

the last few years, it has attracted some of the most prestigious keynote

Furthermore, Patrons receive invites to Executive Roundtables and

speakers in the Swedish-Dutch community.

New Patron 2022 Vinci Energies Netherlands BV

Vinci Energies builds on its decentralised organisational structure with

Thanks to its extensive international footprint, diverse operational

local roots through its 1,800 business units, each of which specialises

methods and the responsiveness of its agile organisation, VINCI

in a specific business segment in order to provide bespoke services to

Energies possesses many advantages that enable it to adapt to changing

its customers. Together, they form a network with multiple areas of

situations. Its resilience also comes from its position in structurally

expertise that they harness in line with each project’s requirements.

relevant sectors, such as building solutions, ICT, infrastructure

VINCI Energies takes a partnership-based approach at the local level,

and industry, which are central to key challenges such as the digital

which is a key part of its ability to create value.

transformation and the energy transition.

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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION The Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s communication strategy consists of five pillars: Website – Swedishchamber.nl

Social Media

The Swedish Chamber´s website is the hub of the communication

The Swedish Chamber of

and is the complete communication platform where all information

Commerce is currently present

sent out in the other forums are available. It is the goal of all

on the social media platforms

communication tools to direct traffic to the Swedish Chamber´s

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

website. The website has about 5000 unique hits every month, which

and Instagram. The Social

equals 170 unique hits each day.

Media Strategy enables the Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Digital Newsletter

The Digital Newsletter is sent out to members and business relations bi-weekly and presents the current situation at the Chamber of Commerce, by including member business news, new member company presentations, information about past and up-coming events, and a special Young Professional’s section with news especially for the Young Professionals. The Digital Newsletter contains short news with the intention to draw the reader’s attraction to the website where they can read more.

Number of Newsletters:

to communicate its purpose on internet and it offers a way to present easy accessible information to different target groups. The Swedish Chamber’s Social Media Platforms are essential communication tools that enable the Swedish Chamber to share information, recent news, happenings, updates

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and events with our members and audience. It helps us understand our audience and build a sustainable marketing strategy. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce currently works with LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Invitations

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s events are accompanied by an invitation. This is one of the most important features in the Chambers communication, as it is a key factor to make people attend the events

Organic followers increase on social media:

39%

as well as creating an interest in its activities.

Annual Review

Annual Review is the report of the last year’s activity to the members of the Swedish Chamber and it reveals the organisational strategies for the upcoming year. It is also used as introduction and promotion of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce to new potential members. The Annual Review is published on the Swedish Chamber of Commerce website prior to the Annual General Meeting.

The total amount of free publicity during the Swedish Chamber’s 60th Anniversary:

2,5 million Euro

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FINANCE Treasurer Report 2022 During 2022 the Swedish Chamber was only able to host a few live events due to Covid-19 rules that were applicable part of the year.

Balance Sheet / Profit and Loss BALANCE SHEET Assets Tangible fixed assets Bank Debtors VAT receivable Prepaid cost / accrued income Total Assets Liabilities and Equity Creditors VAT payable Prepaid income Other liabilities / accrued expense Equity opening balance Result for the year Total Liabilities and Equity PROFIT AND LOSS Income Membership Fee Patronships Advertisements Other income Activities Total income Expenses Office costs & salaries Depreciation Activities Marketing Web Page & IT Total expenses Result

2022-12-31 Actual EUR

2021-12-31 Actual EUR

2.117 27.757 8.151 280 5.350 43.655

2.815 102.754 14.704 18.276 138.549

2.747 5.125 6.112 33.574 (3.903) 43.655

6.707 3.920 89.087 5.261 33.524 50 138.549

2022 Actual EUR

2021 Actual EUR

46.437 94.133 2.400 3.500 108.455 254.925

51.757 90.570 4.000 2.300 32.200 180.827

40.292 79.060 4.000 5.350 4.886 133.588

136.713 1.506 114.810 3.349 2.450 258.828

139.239 1.368 34.450 2.900 2.487 180.444

118.327 3.811 6.275 3.123 2.002 133.538

(3.903)

383

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Amsterdam, March 2023 Johan Uhlin Vice Chairman

2022 Budget EUR

Albert Heikens Treasurer

The Swedish Chamber continued to adapt to the permanently changing situation. Further cost-cutting was hardly possible without endangering the capabilities of the association to organise activities and assist members.

The total income from membership fees nevertheless increased compared with 2021. There was very little income from events and sponsorships.

The negative result can be attributed to the 60th anniversary gala dinner, which after a 2-year postponement due to Covid-19, finally could take place in June. The postponement led to a change of venue and the event saw an increase in cost compared to the initial budget in 2020. Instead of a small profit, the event had a loss of EUR 3,573. Adjusting the result 2022 for this event, the Chamber would have had a loss of EUR 330 compared to a budgeted profit of EUR 383.”

Given the challenging environment and the high inflation it was a great result of the management to limit the loss on the 60th anniversary gala dinner, and at the same time organizing the event in a top venue instead of the selected and budgeted one which closed down.

Overall, our cash position and equity are adequate, so we can state that our financial position is sound.

Bert Heikens, Treasurer

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FINANCE

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BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY 2022

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We are pleased to share with you the report from 2022 Business

This year we managed to get 36 responses from Swedish company

Climate Survey (BCS).

representatives, which makes it a 42 % answer rate. The Survey shows that Swedish companies continue to have a positive view on the

The BCS was presented at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Dutch business climate. Last year, 76 % of the respondents perceived

Annual General Meeting at the Residence of the Swedish Ambassador

the business climate in the Netherlands as very good or good, which

on June 7, 2022. At the presentation Stefan de Goede, Swedish

ranked The Netherlands in first place Globally in 2021. This year

Chamber of Commerce gave a presentation of the most interesting

84 % of the responding companies perceive the business climate as

results. The Business Climate Survey provides insights into the

very good or good. The most positive companies are the Newcomers

economic outlook in the Netherlands as well as specific factors that

and Experienced companies, who all answered that they perceived the

allow Swedish companies to succeed in the Netherlands. For the

Dutch business climate as very good or good. In fact, this year none of

second year in a row, Team Sweden carried out a survey to understand

the respondents perceived the business climate as very poor or poor.

how Swedish companies, actively operating in the Netherlands, perceive the market conditions and the economic prospects of their

Business Climate Survey 2023 was launched on March 13, 2023.

business. More than just a broad overview, the survey aims to show differences between industries, company size, and company age. The survey was sent out to 86 respondents between March and April.

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CHAMBER EVENTS 2022 January 20

Digital New Year’s Reception

February 3

Europe Today! An economical and geopolitical outlook

February 8

Mentorship Programme – Social skills

February 9

Women Business Leadership Programme – Follow your passions and your purpose for success

February 10

Online Kick-off, Nordictalks 2022 – Food for good

March 17

Swedish Chamber Tech Table – Cyber Security

March 21

Chamber Meeting – Ukraine, an update on Sweden’s ­position, by Ambassador H.E Mr. Johannes Oljelund

April 5

Mentorship Programme – Business culture

April 7

Breakfast Meeting – Scaling across borders with PR

April 21

Chamber Executive Breakfast Meeting featuring H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, climate envoy for The Netherlands

May 19

SCI Business Breakfast – The political landscape in Sweden pre-election

May 24

Chamber Luncheon at Hilton Amsterdam, featuring Adjiedj Bakas

June 7

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Innovation & Sustainability Summit and Royal Gala Dinner

June 21

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Annual General Meeting & Chamber Luncheon

1109

Participants in 2022

June 28

Mentorship Programme – Mindfulness

September 8

Women in Tech – Empowerment leadership

September 20

Masterclass Women Business Leadership – The road to successful leadership

September 22

Nordictalks – Food for Good

September 28

KPMG Meijburg’s presentation of the Dutch government budget 2023

November 1

Masterclass Women Business Leadership – Mindful ­leadership – recovery, evaluation, how to keep up the energy and get revitalized

November 3

Launch Swedish Chamber 10th edition Mentorship Programme 2022

November 8

Tech for Good

November 10

Patron Dinner

November 22

Masterclass Women Business Leadership – Personal ­branding and how to build your power network

November 24

Executive Breakfast Meeting

November 29

Tech Finance/VC Investment

December 9

Swedish Chamber Traditional Lucia Luncheon

December 15

Mentorship Programme – A changing (technology) working landscape

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60th ANNIVERSARY June 7, 2022

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EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS AWARDS

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EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS AWARDS Congratulations to the receivers of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2021!

On behalf of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, in cooperation with Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden in The Hague we are very pleased to congratulate the receivers of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2021. The Award Ceremony took place at the Swedish Chamber’s 60th Anniversary on June 7, 2022, where the Awards were presented to the winners by HRH Crown Princess Victoria.

Swedish Chamber Achievement Award 2021 – Inter IKEA Systems B.V.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is honoured to Award Inter IKEA Systems with the Achievement Award 2021 for their efforts to impact a cultural change and customer behavior by inspiring, educating, facilitating and supporting the many people to make positive lifestyle changes in their home environment.

Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award 2021 – Lynk & Co

The jury is pleased to award Lynk & Co for its bold entrepreneurial mission to redefine the process of buying, owning, and using a car. And for its “new” mobility offering based on principles unheard of in the car industry.

Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award 2021 – Ericsson

The jury is pleased to name Ericsson the winner of the tech for Good Award. Throughout the history of the company, Ericsson has made a huge contribution in the improvement of everyone’s lives with smart and sustainable tech solutions. As they state: As an industry and society we must work together to ensure a sustainable and connected future, because what we do today sets the foundation for what is possible tomorrow.

Members of the Jury

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The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund

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Mrs. Ruth de Jager, Country Manager Storytel, Member of the Swedish Chamber Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Jury

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Mr. Tomas Korseman, Trade Commissioner Business Sweden Benelux

The complete jury report can be found on the Swedish Chamber of Commerce website: www.swedishchamber.nl

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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Leadership

to Successful Leadership. We would also like to thank inspirational

Programme 2022 is tailormade to personal needs and will help you

speakers Marianne Hamilton, Advice to My dear Daughter and

identify the obstacles to your success, as well as guide you towards

Pernilla Guitink-Svensson, Process Improvement Professional at ASM

becoming the best version of yourself – both as a business leader

for their inspiring contributions.

and in your private life. The programme includes coaching by Malin Hedlund, Founder of MH Leadership, who gives the theoretical

For more information about MH Leadership welcome to visit

background information you need, provides practical exercises,

www.mhleadership.com

facilitates teamwork and individual tasks, and provides exercises to practice in your own environment. At each session, you also meet

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Leadership

an inspirational speaker or role model with a close connection to the

Programme is powered by:

topic. Participants who partake in all Masterclasses receive a certificate.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Malin Hedlund for her professional and excellent coaching of the Swedish Chamber Women Business Leadership Programme – The Road

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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s Tech Tables invites Swedish

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially thanks TK Tech for

Chamber Members and leading experts, exciting entrepreneurs,

the pleasant collaboration and the following stakeholders for their

and challengers alongside passionate changemakers from Sweden

support and contributions:

and the Netherlands to participate in exciting discussions. How will technologies shape the future and what can we learn from each other?

The Tech Tables 2022 focused on four Themes: Cyber Security | March 17 Women in Tech | Sept 8 Tech for Good | Nov 8

For information about the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Tech Table

Tech Finance/VC Investments | November 29

series 2023 please visit our event site at www.swedishchamber.nl

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THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE BREAKFASTS 2022 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Chamber Executive Breakfast

Meetings bring together tailored and composed groups of business leaders for interactive discussions on the Swedish Chamber of Commerce focus areas Sustainability, Innovation and Inclusion & Diversity. In 2022 we had the honour to organise two Executive Breakfast Meetings hosted by H.E. Ambassador of Sweden, Mr. Johannes Oljelund at the Swedish Residence in The Hague.

April 21, 2022

H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy for the Netherlands

November 24, 2022

Peter van der Poel, Managing Director Ingka Investments

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially thanks the Embassy of Sweden in the Netherlands for these pleasant collaborations.

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#NORDICTALKS 2022

The #NordicTalks concept has been organised annually since 2013 in

David Kat shared their insight and reflections on how to transfer

collaboration with the Nordic Chambers in the Netherlands and the

our food consumption towards a more sustainable direction. On

Nordic Embassies. The aim is to highlight a topic of common interest

September 2, 2022 at the live event “Food for Good – Future Proof

for the Nordic countries and to offer a platform for the Nordic

Food Systems” we brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs,

Chamber Members to meet on an annual basis in order to increase

politicians, and academics from the Nordic countries and from the

their business network.

Netherlands to address how we can contribute to the sustainable and healthy transformation of our global food systems. This included

With the #NordicTalks 2022 – Food for Good we aimed to raise

insights on changes in nutrition sources, urban ecosystems, and local

awareness for a sustainable transition of our global food systems, the

farming to shorten the supply chains and technology – all to ensure

future of food, preventing the waste and the role of data to get us

food security and resilience in times of climate change, economic

there, to connect the sustainable food industry in the Nordics and the

decline, and war conflict in Europe.

Netherlands, to support new collaborations and experience exchange, to spark the conversation and to showcase leaders and innovators by

For more information about #NordicTalks visit www.nordictalks.org

presenting two events; A digital event on February 10, 2023 where Katja Svensson, Jolijn Zwart-van Kessel, Einar Kleppe Holthe, and

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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s 62nd Lucia Luncheon was

insight in their challenges for the coming years. Finally, we extend our

celebrated at Hilton Hotel Amsterdam together with members and

sincere thanks to the event sponsors for making this event possible and

guests of the Swedish Chamber. For this occasion, Lund’s Academic

to Hilton Amsterdam for the pleasant collaboration.

Choir gave a fantastic traditional Lucia performance and brought light in the dark days before Christmas to all present guests. The Lucia performance was followed by the great charity Raffle Ceremony with fantastic prizes and happy winners. A big thank you to the generous sponsors of the lovely prizes and to all members and guests who generously bought raffle tickets for the benefit of the Stichting Gilat.

A special thanks to keynote speakers Janko van der Baan, Managing Director Scania Benelux and Swe-Cham Chairman Johan Uhlin, Managing Director/CEO Scania Production Nederland B.V, Zwolle for their interesting presentation of Scania, as well as for giving an

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS YP Members: 75

New Members 2022: 27

About us The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Young

the personal and professional development

•

Professionals is a meeting platform for

of its Young Professional members. Joining

professionals aged 21-36, at the beginning,

this vibrant network as a young professional

•

Invitation to YP’s monthly AW.

and the midpoint of their careers.

means connecting with an ambitious group

•

Access to the Swedish Chamber and YP

free of charge.

of professionals from across the SwedishThe membership allows them to be a

Dutch community.

Mentorship Programme.

•

part of the vibrant network of young As a member they get:

business community. Besides mentorship

•

programmes and networking events, the events, courses, and programmes aimed at

Professional development courses often at reduced prices.

professionals across the Swedish-Dutch

Swedish Chamber also develops a variety of

Access to the YP Academy Programme

•

Access to some 20 young professional

A free subscription of the Swedish Chamber digital newsletter.

events annually.

•

Access to full Swedish Chamber events calendar over the course of the year.

12 140

YP events in total (excl 4 Mentorship Programme sessions)

Events February 16

Jeu de boules

February 27

Fettisdagen at Selma’s

March 2

YP Academy Lunch Webinar – Tips for job seekers

March 30

YP Academy – Boost your LinkedIn profile and increase your outreach, featuring Oliver Karlsson

April 7

YP After Work at Cielo Skybar, Amsterdam

April 20

YP Academy – Future leadership, featuring Chris Dell

June 7

YP After Work at Waterkant, Amsterdam

June 15

YP After Work at Strandzuid

September 15

YP Kick-off 2022

October 27

YP Academy – Envision your future using a vision board

November 17

YP After Work at House of Ping, Amsterdam

December 13

YP Lucia Celebration

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Participants in total

Words of the Chairwoman A new year, a new beginning, a new

and mentees. And I am so

team with a new spirit. 2022 for Young

glad that one of the previous

Profes­sionals of the Swedish Chamber

mentees decided to join the

became a transition year, moving from

team of the YP committee

the lockdown times to being more

as well.

social and getting back once again to the pre-covid reality. This called for

We started with a brand new Young

renewing and refreshing the way we

Professionals committee with new

interact; we meet and (re)connect

team members who brought in new

again with our YP members.

perspectives, new energy, and an outlook towards the future. The new

This was the first year post-covid that

team of interns at Swedish Chamber

life started to get back on track with

also gave a great boost of energy and

normality and excitement, but a lot

many ideas that we are now starting to

of appre­hension as well. The digital

implement.

meetings which used to attract lot of participation during lockdown times

I am very proud and humble to be

slowed down as the world started to

part of this fantastic network and

open up again. We saw the impact

the Young Professionals Committee.

on the participation for YP Academy

We have a lot of ideas that we would

events that used to happen online

like to implement in 2023 with

during lunch time in 2020 and 2021.

continued support from the Swedish

This made us rethink the format in

Chamber and increase the outreach

which we would like to continue

for attracting new members. This

hosting these events while building

while retaining the existing members

the skills and the knowledge of our

by providing value in developing their

Young Professionals members.

skills and knowledge and by providing

Young Professionals Committee Swati Narval Chairwoman Organisational Design and Development at IKEA

Alexander Ljungström Managing Director at Einar & Partners

Malin K. Petrocchi EMEA Ethics & Compliance Manager at Nike

opportunities for them to connect We organised a lot of social after work

and develop their personal and

events that our members loved to

professional network via many events

join. The Lucia celebration at PRLab

that are lined up.

turned out to be a huge success, not

Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld Co-Founder of Avata

just in terms of participation, but also

Looking forward to an exciting new

showcased the need for celebrating

year with the fantastic team at Young

Swedish traditions at post-covid times.

Professionals.

The Young Professionals Mentorship

Swati Narval

programme that I have personally

Chairwoman

been a part of previously, once again attracted many amazing mentors Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual Review 2022 | 37

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Programme offers

•

a unique opportunity for young professionals to benefit from an

Gain unique insight into the Dutch business community and business culture

exclusive seven-month programme, including group workshops and

•

Advance towards your existing career goals and aspirations

individual mentoring by experienced and successful senior industry

•

Identify new areas of professional interest and/or career paths

professionals from across the Swedish-Dutch business community.

•

Develop new business skills, knowledge and tools

The benefits for both mentors and mentees are unparalleled. For

•

Develop your personal brand

Mentors, it is a great chance to help the next generation flourish.

•

Grow your professional network

Participating in this programme is a great learning and networking opportunity for both mentees and mentors, and offers great

The Mentorship Programme is made possible by the Swedish

opportunities to meet and network with peers and business leaders to

Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with AIMS International

form lasting contacts.

Netherlands B.V. , member of AIMS International.

The Programme will help you to:

•

Accelerate your personal and professional development

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