SWEDELINK Newsletter Autumn 2022
Autumn news from SACC, with New Member Presentations, Innovation, Tech and Design Summit 2022, upcoming events, links to recent events and more…
The NEW DATE for the Nordic Open Golf Day is 6 May 2022
The annual Nordic Open Golf Day at Moore Park Golf, Sydney was set to take place on 4 March but we had to postpone the event due to recent wet weather in Sydney. After some reorganising of groups and help from Moore Park Golf, we are now very pleased to confirm the new date which is Friday 6 May 2022.
This event offers unique opportunities to meet members and business contacts of the Nordic & Estonian Chambers in a relaxed but COVID controlled setting. It enables great networking opportunities while offering you a chance to promote your Company and Services. There will be some fantastic prizes including a brand new Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for the lucky/skilled Hole-in-One shot, sponsored by Volvo Car Australia. New for this year is the Nordic Putting Comp for lunch participants.
The event was fully booked for the initial date in March but with the change of date spots for players or lunch participants might become available. If you would like to take part please contact us chamber@finland.com.au or sacc@swedishchamber.com.au
We are looking forward to a great event and let’s keep our fingers crossed for a sunny day!
The Cost for Players: Members: $155, Non-Members: $170 (per player) or register as a Corporate Team/Event Sponsor with the option of 2 players for $750 or a full team of 4 players for $1,200 and contribute to the prize pot (all prices incl. GST.)
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- Green Fee
- Complimentary range balls
- The Nordic Open Golf Day participation kit (with some sponsor surprises)
- Bacon & Egg roll with tea/coffee (in the morning)
- Golf Cart (2ppl /cart)
- Drink Cart at the course (drinks/snacks to be purchased by players)
- “19th hole Celebration” Lunch at the Clubhouse.
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The Cost for Lunch only Participants: Members: $65, Non-Members: $75
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- Participation in the Nordic Putting Comp
- Complimentary driving range balls for practising
- Lunch
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- 07:00 am – 07:40 am – Registration & Breakfast
- 07.40 am – Welcome & Player Briefing
- 08:00 am – Shotgun start for 18 holes, Ambrose scoring via MPG app
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Nordic Putting Comp (lunch only guests)
- 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 19th Hole Celebration Networking Lunch and Prize Ceremony
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Talk with Mr Leon Wang, Executive Vice President, International & President AstraZeneca China – Swedish Chambers APAC Online Event 14 March 2022
For this Swedish Chambers APAC event, we welcomed Mr Leon Wang, Executive Vice President, International & President AstraZeneca China, who gave us an insight into AstraZeneca’s efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, its focus on harnessing the power of science, digital innovation and partnership to build more resilient healthcare systems in a post-pandemic world, and their determination to improve health for as many people in as many countries as possible.
Mr Peter Ling-Vannerus, Chief Representative, SEB Beijing, will moderate the conversation with Mr Wang.
About the speaker:
Mr Leon Wang Executive Vice-President, International and President AstraZeneca China
He is responsible for overall strategy driving sustainable growth across the International region, which includes China. Leon joined AstraZeneca China in March 2013 and was promoted to become President, AstraZeneca China in 2014. Under Leon’s leadership, China has become AstraZeneca’s second largest market worldwide and AstraZeneca has become the largest pharmaceutical company in China. In January 2017, Leon was promoted to Executive Vice-President, Asia Pacific Region. Prior to joining AstraZeneca, Leon held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing and business leadership at Roche, where he was a Business Unit Vice-President. In addition, Leon holds several positions in local trade associations and other prominent organisations in China. Leon holds an EMBA from China Europe International Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Shanghai International Studies University.
AstraZeneca develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products to treat disorders in the oncology, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infection, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation areas. AstraZeneca has its corporate headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and its main research and development (R&D) centres are in Cambridge (UK), Gaithersburg (Maryland, US), Gothenburg (Sweden) and Warsaw (Poland).
NEW PREMIUM MEMBER – AXIS Communications
AXIS Communications is a Swedish manufacturer of network cameras, access control, and network audio devices for the physical security and video surveillance industries. We create network solutions to improve security and optimize business performance. We enable a smarter and safer world by creating network solutions to improve security and to find new ways of doing business.
Innovating for a smarter, safer world
The world is changing fast, and we make sure we stay ahead of those changes. While security is still our main focus, we are gradually expanding into related markets using new network-based products and solutions.
Our experience working with network video and audio solutions, analytics and access control contributes to the protection of people and property, process optimization, and increases business efficiency and information access.
Axis products are distributed and sold via resellers and system integrators in more than 50 countries.
Video surveillance solutions
Video Management Software and recorders, analytics and applications.
Access control solutions
Open, scalable and flexible access control solutions that integrate seamlessly with other systems.
Training, service and support
Academy trainings, technical support and tools help customers to get the most out of their investment.
Audio solutions
Complete, high-quality audio solutions to improve security, make live or scheduled announcements.
NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – FALLON DASEY
For a country of just 10 million people, Sweden has an extraordinarily large number of successful industrial companies. Fallon Dasey is an Australian creative agency with a focus on helping Swedish businesses communicate their messages worldwide.
Based at Manly on Sydney’s northern beaches, the agency produces creative content including films, customer stories, reports and brochures for Swedish corporates and their Australian subsidiaries. Fallon Dasey’s team members are a mix of Australians and Swedes. The business’s direct customers include Sandvik Australia, Saab Australia, Saab Group and Skanska. Via partner agencies, the team produces content for Swedish businesses including SKF, Trelleborg, Axel Johnson, Atlas Copco and more.
Fallon Dasey was founded by Daniel Dasey a former Sydney Morning Herald editor. Daniel lived with his Swedish wife, Karin, and young family in Stockholm from 2012 and 2015. He worked on staff for two large Swedish content agencies, producing content for clients ranging from Scania and Ericsson to ABB, IKEA, ASSA ABLOY and Elekta. Daniel was seriously impressed by the efficiency and innovation shown by Swedish companies, as well as their commitment to high values and diversity.
When the family returned to Australia in 2015, Daniel was keen to replicate the Swedish content agency model here. Fallon Dasey initially just offered writing services. But the offering was substantially widened in 2019. The business now provides services including photography, filmmaking, Swedish-to-English translation, graphic design, web design, advertising campaign production, annual report production, magazine production and social media management.
The 2022 financial year is proving especially busy and the Fallon Dasey agency has been working on content for global websites, SEO projects and annual reports. However, our network of creative professionals is also expanding meaning we have the capacity to take on new clients and deliver a wider range of services to existing customers.
View Fallon Dasey’s brand video here: https://vimeo.com/427968506
Download a capability statement here: https://fallondasey.com/contact-us/
View Fallon Dasey’s portfolio here: https://fallondasey.com/our-work/
Fallon Dasey Capability Statement
Fallon Dasey Content
Primary contact:
Daniel Dasey
0449 119842
18 Lakeside Crescent, North Manly, NSW
NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – KMSI – Celemi Solution Provider
KMSI Pty Ltd – a long-standing local provider of Celemi business simulations.
Celemi is a Swedish company based in Malmö, founded through the genius of Klas Melander who was able to develop a common thread of learning to form the basis of how business and people’s roles and responsibilities contribute to value creation and change. The programs generate an experiential, quick, and fun way to ‘get everyone on the same page’ for engagement in change linked to strategic initiatives and leadership development. Many say it is like going through an MBA in a few days. Celemi’s go to market model is based on developing solution providers who provide local knowledge and experience. Celemi is represented in over 70 countries.
KMSI is celebrating its 30th year in association with delivering business simulations and Celemi, first as a client with Hitachi and since 1998 as a solution provider. KMSI’s expertise in developing and aligning business acumen to engage and promote greater return on investments. This year we will be extending this into the new area of sustainability. KMSI is based in Sydney and has delivered programs throughout Australia and Asia Pacific for clients. KMSI was formed in 1998 by an executive director, Rob Wells, that was so impressed with value experienced from the Celemi simulations, he forged the local market and assisted in the local delivery for global clients. The Australian market is important as many global clients utilise Australia as a test market for competitive influences and value creation, which if articulated properly can demonstrate how Swedish innovation can play out globally. KMSI is keen to demonstrate how global innovation can be paired with local expertise to add value and local context.
Contact details:
Rob Wells, KMSI
0419 228 283
The basis of the simulations are experiential games, originally board-based, but due to the pandemic have been migrating to a digital format. Clients still have the luxury of selecting a blend if needed. Games range from engaging ‘finance for everyone’ with a game called Apples & Oranges to complex scenario planning linked to your value chain to experience and practice change. Return on Investments come from enhanced planning, execution, and improved leadership in initiatives. KMSI has experience from small to large organisations including simulating M&A’s across all industries.
We are excited that this year a simulation will include engaging dynamic strategies of sustainability. Combining the program with mapping the strategy with KMSI’s maturity analysis framework which can be extended to the entire supply chain can further engage stakeholders throughout the organisation.
NEWS from SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – FINNAIR
News from Finnair
In October 2021, Finnair has launched long-haul flights from Stockholm to Bangkok, Phuket, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. All the flights are operated by our brand new A350. Stockholm Arlanda airport is now a second hub for Finnair. It’s great news for the Swedish community in Australia because they can now fly to Stockholm with either 1 stop in the US or 1 stop in Asia.
On 10th of February, Finnair launched a new long-haul experience. Read more here https://www.finnair.com/en/finnair-travel-classes/finnair-premium-economy
SACC Sustainability Committee Official Launch at the Embassy of Sweden Canberra 6 April 2022
For many of us this year has been marked by a lot of changes and for the Sustainability Committee, it has meant a postponement of the date for the official launch. The new date is now 6th April, and we are very much looking forward to finally launching our committee officially at the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra. We are planning an insightful day with inspiring keynote speakers from both the Government and industry. There will be an interactive Q&A and a site visit to ACTEW AGL Hydrogen Refuelling Station Fyshwick.
In connection with the launch, the Sustainability Committee will also meet in person for the first time and through Alfa Laval’s network, we are planning to make a site visit to BentSpoke Brewery Co. allowing extra time to socialize and become acquainted.
With the solid foundation created by the committee, we will continue our work within the sustainability arena and through external communication, we will share knowledge, best practices and sustainability strategies with organisations and the Australian audience.
During the year, the committee also plans to continue arranging different events and several interesting ideas are being discussed, so please watch this space.
If you would like to find out more about the SACC Sustainability Committee please contact Committee Chair Carin Varverud Härdin or SACC General Manager Camilla Jennings.
