SACC Melbourne Invitation to Business Networking Event with the Ambassador of Sweden 12 May

SACC Melbourne welcomes you to a business networking event at Tetra Pak 12 May from 5.30 pm

The SACC is delighted to provide members and guests with an opportunity to network in person together with Guest of Honour, HE Henrik Cederin, Ambassador of Sweden to Australia in conjunction with his visit to Melbourne, Victoria in May.

We will hear from Dr Leif Lundin, Food Program Research Director, CSIRO Food Innovation Centre, on how to approach innovation and industry collaboration. Our host and event sponsor for this evening is Tetra Pak represented by Andrew Pooch, Managing Director Tetra Pak Oceania, who will give us an insight to Tetra Pak and their focus areas on the Australian Market.

When: Thursday 12 May, 5.30 for 6.00 pm start 
Where: Tetra Pak, Level 2, 5 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
SACC Members Free, Non Members $25

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We look forward to seeing you there!

The Metaverse Explained – Swedish Chambers APAC Virtual Event 27 April at 10.30 am AEST

The “metaverse” is everywhere right now. And for a good reason: According to Bloomberg Intelligence*, the metaverse will be an $8 trillion business in just two years. And many companies are already in competition for a piece of the billions. But while most agree that the metaverse truly will transform how we live and work – how is it relevant here and now? What can companies do in 2022 to go beyond the buzzwords and jargon and prepare to take their businesses to the next level to leverage the metaverse?

In this online session, Jonas Pinzke,​ Co-Founder of Valiber Group,​ will give us an introduction to the metaverse, including the opportunities and limitations of its current form, as well as the possibilities and challenges of what lays ahead. In addition, we will discuss how the metaverse can be used to interact with both clients and employees, today and in the future, and how corporations can prepare and start getting involved. This event is for anyone curious about metaverse and who wants to find out what companies can do today to prepare for the future.

Overall, we will deep dive into the following:

Gain a deeper understanding of the metaverse today and what it can become in the future

  • Have a run-through of the different technologies and landscapes associated with the metaverse
  • List the companies who are actively participating in building the metaverse
  • Show real-life examples of companies in various sectors (finance, communications, fashion, tech) active in the metaverse and why they are there
  • Discuss possible strategies and steps for companies that can be employed today

Agenda:

When: Wednesday 27 April, 10.30 – 11.30 am AEST
Platform: Zoom Log-in details for the webinar will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
SACC/YP Members Free
Non Members $15

*https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/blog/metaverse-may-be-800-billion-market-next-tech-platform/

The SACC Sustainability Committee Launch Event on 6 April at the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra

The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce launches Sustainability Committee to inspire and accelerate sustainability actions across corporate Australia

7 April 2022, Canberra: The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) today announced that it has launched its sustainability committee to advocate for corporate Australia to champion best practice in sustainable business practice and take an active stance on the transition to a net zero economy. The SACC Sustainability Committee was officially launched at an event hosted by the Embassy of Sweden, in Canberra, officiated by His Excellency, Henrik Cederin, Ambassador of Sweden to Australia.

The SACC Sustainability Committee consists of fourteen global companies with long standing presence in Australia, recognized within their respective industries as being in the forefront of sustainability. These companies include ABB, Alfa Laval, AstraZeneca, Getinge, H&M, IKEA Australia, Sandvik, Serneke, Tetra Pak, Volvo Group Australia, BCSD Australia, Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden and the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce.

Carin Varverud-Hardin, Chair of the SACC Sustainability Committee, said: “Swedish companies are leading the way in how they actively respond to climate change. The aim of our sustainability committee is to share global best practices with corporate Australia so that we can inspire faster and greater action, and create a platform where companies can learn from each other”.

Camilla Jennings, General Manager of the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce said: “Sweden is recognised as one of the most sustainable countries in the world. The Swedish government has set ambitious goals for sustainability, including going fossil-free by 2045 and 100 percent renewable energy”.

“This ambition extends to the Swedish corporate sector as well, and so we are seeing a lot of innovative practices that are driving real and tangible results in achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals such as reduction of carbon emissions and driving equality in the workplace,” said Ms Jennings.

Some of these best practices include:

ABB has committed to becoming carbon neutral across its own operations and enable its customers to reduce their CO2 emissions by 100 megatons per year through its technologies.

Alfa Laval collaborates with cleantech pioneers to accelerate the energy transition, such as Australian start up RayGen building the world-first ‘hydro-solar’ thermal storage power plant in Victoria. Alfa Laval also set itself the target to become a climate neutral company by 2030.

AstraZeneca has partnered with Greening Australia to plant 25 million trees in Australia by 2025, as a result of the ‘AZ Forest’ Global initiative.

Getinge is transforming its corporate fleet to hybrids and electrical vehicles and switching to renewable energy sources in production.

IKEA uses more renewable and recycled materials than ever to eliminate waste in its operations and to change how they design products. They have set a goal to become climate positive by 2030.

Sandvik has ambitious sustainability targets that take a holistic approach that includes customers, suppliers and their own operations in its scope which are in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They have committed to become the leaders in battery electric trucks, loaders and drills which feature zero underground emissions, produce less noise and heat and help their mining customers reach their Net Zero targets.

Tetra Pak is working towards delivering the world’s most sustainable packaging, made solely of responsibly sourced renewable or recycled materials, fully recyclable and carbon-neutral.

Volvo Group’s long-term ambition is to lead the industry towards net-zero emissions. The Group have committed to net-zero emissions across their value chain by 2040. More than 35% of vehicle sales will be electric by 2030.

Read more about the Committee Members and their Sustainability Initiatives here

About the Committee, Vision and Focus

For further information, contact:  

Carin Varverud Härdin, SACC Sustainability Committee Chair and Vice President of Marketing Communications, Volvo Group Australia

Email: carin.varverud-hardin@volvo.com

Camilla Jennings, General Manager Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce

Email: camilla@swedishchamber.com.au

 

SACC Executive Forum 10 May 2022

The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) Executive Forum followed by a networking event with the Ambassador of Sweden to Australia, HE Mr Henrik Cederin on 10th of May, 3.00 pm at Grant Thornton, Sydney. 

The forum will provide an opportunity for SACC Company Member Executives, Special Guests and Team Sweden Australia members to network in person and to hear from Ambassador Cederin, our host Grant Thornton, Rebecca Iwanuscha, Director Innovation Initiatives and keynote speaker Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer on key innovation and sustainability initiatives which drives industry investment and collaboration opportunities.

There will be an opportunity for participants to join interactive round table discussions with focus on topics raised, ask questions, share knowledge, experiences, challenges and opportunities and discuss potential cooperation with Swedish organisations based in Australia. 

The SACC and the Embassy of Sweden are working together proactively in bringing together Swedish-Australian companies. The SACC offers a unique and exclusive business network, with over 130 corporate and professional members, who all share the passion for building strong business networks together, sharing experiences and gaining knowledge. Our presence and active engagement in the Australian business space is greatly valued.

Schedule:

3.00 pm Registration, coffee, tea and refreshments are served

3.30 Welcome and introduction by Jan Gardberg, President of SACC

3.35 Grant Thornton, Rebecca Iwanuscha, Director Innovation Incentives

3.40 Guest of Honour Ambassador of Sweden HE Henrik Cederin

3.50 Keynote Speaker Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer

4.15 Q&A followed by round table discussion

5.20 Conclusion

5.30 End of Forum followed by networking event, drinks and canapés are served

 

Date & time: 10 May, 3.00 pm followed by networking event 5.30 for 6.00 pm start
Venue: Grant Thornton, 17/383 Kent St, Sydney

Cost: SACC members $45, Non-members $65
RSVP by 29 April

This event is by invitation only and if you see value in becoming a member please visit swedishchamber.com.au or contact us on sacc@swedishchamber.com.au for information.

SACC Melbourne Chapter – After Work Networking Event with Topic Speakers on D&I 10 August

We look forward to welcoming you to the SACC Melbourne Chapter quarterly networking event series with topic speakers.

This event offers unique opportunities to meet and network with members and contacts from the Swedish-Australian business community while listening to the following topic speakers sharing their expertise on diversity and inclusion.

  • Joseph Ghaly, CEO and Founder of Brilliant Women Global, will share his insights on how both Sweden and Australia are tracking on their diversity and inclusion journeys and what they can learn from each other.
  • Beverly Stacey, Country HR Manager at ABB Australiawill speak about ABB’s diversity and inclusion strategy, with a focus on a topic that she is extremely passionate about which is ABB’s engagement with indigenous Australia including some of the learnings that she has made on this journey.
  • Sarah Goss, Head of Innovation, Ericsson Australia & New Zealandwill provide some insights into Ericsson’s diversity and inclusion journey with a focus on gender equality, highlighting some key learnings and also sharing some personal experiences on the topic, acquired throughout her extensive career at Ericsson.

During the evening will also take the opportunity to introduce new members of SACC.

When: Wednesday 10 August, 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Where:
 Salon Lounge, Young & Jackson’s, 1 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 
Cost: $25 (SACC Members) and $35.00 (Non-members)
Dietary requirements: Please submit your dietary requirements upon registration.
Numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid missing out on this event.

 

Introducing our speakers:

Sarah Goss, Head of Innovation, Ericsson Australia & New Zealand

Sarah Goss was appointed Head of Innovation on the Ericsson Australia and New Zealand executive leadership team in mid-2016, working part time at 3 days a week. In this role Sarah leads company-wide strategy execution and the overall innovation agenda. Prior to this, Sarah and a colleague job-shared the position of Practice Lead for Ericsson’s government and enterprise business for Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, overseeing digital transformation projects in industries such as utilities, transport and public safety. During this time the pair were recognised as one of Australia’s Top 5 Powerful Part Timers. Sarah was also a finalist in the 2019 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards, recognising her as an emerging leader who is determined to reshape her industry and create a smarter and more inclusive future.

Sarah is active at the intersection of her passions: diversity and inclusion, innovation, leadership and the future of work. Sarah was a founding director of HealthTech startup, Umps, where she remains a shareholder.  She is also Chair of Ericsson’s Diversity & Inclusion Council, member of the Industry Advisory Committee for the RMIT School of Management, and Advisory Board member for In2Science, which provides STEM peer mentoring in low socio-economic schools.

 

Beverly Stacey, Country Human Resources (HR) Manager ABB Australia

Beverly is the Country Human Resources (HR) Manager for ABB in Australia. Prior to joining ABB in 2011, Beverly held several HR and Learning & Development Management roles within the global utilities sector and subscription television organisations. Beverly has extensive experience in executive and leadership coaching, organisational development, change leadership & management, competency development, workforce planning, job design and remuneration management, mergers, acquisitions and integrations. Beverly is passionate about responsible leadership, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace and is proud to work for a company which upholds those same values. In addition, Beverly is a strong advocator of STEM education, and fostering the development of the future Australian workforce, through collaboration between Business, Education and Government sectors. Beverly has a Bachelor of Education from RMIT University majoring in Psychology, English & Adult Education and is based in Melbourne.

 

Joseph Ghaly, Founder Brilliant Women Global
Partner Diversity Atlas
Chair Conscious Capitalism
Board Swedish Australian Chamber Commerce
Deputy Secretary World Literacy Foundation

Joseph is the founder and CEO of Brilliant Women Global. BWG drives the business case for diversity and inclusion in corporate life. He is a partner of Diversity Atlas and Deputy Secretary of the World Literacy Foundation. Joseph Ghaly recently served as the CEO of Lexplore Australia and New Zealand. Lexplore is an educational technology organisation, enabling literacy development for all learners. Joseph Ghaly was the incumbent Director of Mobile Internet with Ericsson Telecommunications during the dot-com era. He was based on 5 continents. He was the Global Director of Value Based Selling for Ericsson, the largest organisation in Scandinavia going through a transformation from a 120-year engineering company to an organisation competing on value. He is the former State Relationship Manager of CSIRO – Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific Industrial and Research Organisation, heading up relationships with industry and a member of the national commercialisation team.

We hope to see you there!

The SACC Melbourne Chapter.

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2022 Federal Budget Luncheon with Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer of Australia, Sydney 6 April

The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to this European Chambers Business Luncheon with the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, Treasurer of Australia

Join us and the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP as we discuss the 2022 Budget’s impact on international and local businesses, and Australia’s economic strategy to secure our recovery.

When: April 6 at 12 PM – 2 PM 

Venue: Hyatt Regency Sydney, Sussex Street 161, Sydney, New South Wales

SACC Member: $190, table of 10: $1900 
Non member: $240, table of 10: $2400

Prices are incl. GST. 

Register here: https://icciaus.glueup.com/event/52943/register/

The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer of Australia

Josh Frydenberg is the Federal Member for Kooyong and Treasurer of Australia. He was elected Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in August 2018 and appointed Treasurer of Australia by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. First elected as the Member for Kooyong in 2010, Josh was re-elected in 2013, 2016 and 2019. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister in September 2013. In December 2014, Josh was appointed to the ministry as Assistant Treasurer. In September 2015, he was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia.  In July 2016 Josh was appointed as Minister for the Environment and Energy.  Josh completed his secondary schooling at Mt Scopus College, before undertaking tertiary studies at Monash University where he obtained Law and Economics degrees, graduating with Honours in both. Josh was later awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to Oxford University where he completed a Master of Philosophy degree in International Relations. He also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Outside of politics, Josh enjoys spending time with his young family and the occasional game of tennis.

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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.)

      • 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.

The Cost for Lunch only Participants: Members: $65, Non-Members: $75

      • Participation in the Nordic Putting Comp
      • Complimentary driving range balls for practising
      • Lunch

Schedule:

      • 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

SACC Sydney Social Table – 30 March at the Oaks Upstairs

Welcome to join us for our first SACC Social Table in Sydney – a new concept to engage and expand your Swedish Australian Business network!

The SACC consists of a brilliant membership network with experts and knowledge in many different areas. SACC Social Tables brings members together to meet in person, discuss current topics, share business interests and experiences, exchange ideas, find synergies, support and establish new contacts with like-minded people.

The first event is taking place at The Oaks upstairs, Neutral Bay, Sydney.

When: 30 March, 5.30 – 8.00 pm
Where: The Oaks
, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
Room: Upstairs Board Room, sign called the Dining Room 
Cost incl. 2 course dinner: $65,
drinks at bar prices (members only, limited spots available)

This event is targeted towards small business and individual members. 

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).