In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, transforming a traditional heavy industrial company into a fast-paced technology-driven entity requires a bold approach that encompasses strategic acquisitions, effective change management, and the cultivation of a dynamic corporate culture.
We are delighted to welcome Helena Hedblom, President and CEO of Epiroc Group, as our guest at our next Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Talk on 28 February. Ms Hedblom will talk about the transformation journey of Eprioc and how to move a heavy industrial company to become more of a fast-paced technology company. The success lies in the strategic blend of acquisitions, change management, and cultural evolution. By embracing innovation at every level and fostering a dynamic organisational culture, companies can position themselves at the forefront of technological progress, ensuring long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the global market.
The discussion is facilitated by Petra Andrén, who is an innovation leader, experienced board member, accomplished investor, and business builder with a track record spanning over 25 years in international markets and advanced technology sectors.
When: 28 February 6.00 – 7.00 pm AEDT
Where: Virtual – an email will be sent with instructions to join online prior to the event
SACC/YP Members: Free, Non-Members: $25
Speaker:
Helena Hedblom, President and CEO of Epiroc AB
Current positions
• President and CEO of Epiroc AB
• Member of the Board of Stora Enso Oy and Wallenberg Investments AB, and member of the Royal
Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
Previous positions
• Senior Executive Vice President Mining and Infrastructure and a member of Epiroc Group
Management
• President of the Mining and Rock Excavation business area, Atlas Copco
• President of the Rock Drilling Tools division, Atlas Copco
Education
• M.Sc. in Material Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Epiroc AB is a Swedish manufacturer of mining and infrastructure equipment. It is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and has manufacturing facilities in Sweden, the United States, Canada, Australia, China, India, Japan, and Germany. Epiroc’s history began in 1873 when the company – then called Atlas – was founded in Stockholm, Sweden. Epiroc and Atlas Copco shared their history until June 18, 2018, when Epiroc was distributed to Atlas Copco’s shareholders and became a stand-alone listed company. In December 2022, the company had 16,999 employees and a revenue of 49,604 MSEK.
Facilitator:
Petra Andrén
Petra is an innovation leader, experienced board member, accomplished investor, and business builder with a track record spanning over 25 years in international markets and advanced technology sectors. Her diverse skill set has been honed through CEO and executive roles in global corporations, commercialisation, venture capital, and government. In her most recent role, Petra led the NSW government’s initiatives on Innovation Districts, strategically fostering collaboration to drive innovation. Prior to this, she played a pivotal role in identifying and managing early-stage health and tech investments for Minderoo & Tattarang, Australia’s largest private investment group. Preceding these roles, Petra served as the CEO and creator of Cicada Innovations, where her visionary leadership earned global acclaim in 2018 when Cicada was recognized as the “Best Incubator in the World” by inBIA, thanks to innovative models for commercialization and seed investment. Beyond her professional roles, Petra is an angel investor, a dedicated startup business mentor, a frequent conference speaker, and an educator teaching entrepreneurship and innovation at Australia’s leading universities.
Previous guests at Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Series:
Micael Johansson, President & CEO Saab Group
Göran Björkman, President & CEO, Alleima
Jesper Brodin, CEO, Ingka Group
Mats Ramström, President & CEO, Atlas Copco Group
Christian Levin, President & CEO, Scania Group
Jonas Samuelson, CEO, Electrolux AB
Swedish Chambers APAC Virtual CEO Talk 28 February – Helena Hedblom President and CEO of Epiroc AB
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, transforming a traditional heavy industrial company into a fast-paced technology-driven entity requires a bold approach that encompasses strategic acquisitions, effective change management, and the cultivation of a dynamic corporate culture.
We are delighted to welcome Helena Hedblom, President and CEO of Epiroc Group, as our guest at our next Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Talk on 28 February. Ms Hedblom will talk about the transformation journey of Eprioc and how to move a heavy industrial company to become more of a fast-paced technology company. The success lies in the strategic blend of acquisitions, change management, and cultural evolution. By embracing innovation at every level and fostering a dynamic organisational culture, companies can position themselves at the forefront of technological progress, ensuring long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the global market.
The discussion is facilitated by Petra Andrén, who is an innovation leader, experienced board member, accomplished investor, and business builder with a track record spanning over 25 years in international markets and advanced technology sectors.
When: 28 February 6.00 – 7.00 pm AEDT
Where: Virtual – an email will be sent with instructions to join online prior to the event
SACC/YP Members: Free, Non-Members: $25
Speaker:
Current positions
• President and CEO of Epiroc AB
• Member of the Board of Stora Enso Oy and Wallenberg Investments AB, and member of the Royal
Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
Previous positions
• Senior Executive Vice President Mining and Infrastructure and a member of Epiroc Group
Management
• President of the Mining and Rock Excavation business area, Atlas Copco
• President of the Rock Drilling Tools division, Atlas Copco
Education
• M.Sc. in Material Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Epiroc AB is a Swedish manufacturer of mining and infrastructure equipment. It is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and has manufacturing facilities in Sweden, the United States, Canada, Australia, China, India, Japan, and Germany. Epiroc’s history began in 1873 when the company – then called Atlas – was founded in Stockholm, Sweden. Epiroc and Atlas Copco shared their history until June 18, 2018, when Epiroc was distributed to Atlas Copco’s shareholders and became a stand-alone listed company. In December 2022, the company had 16,999 employees and a revenue of 49,604 MSEK.
Facilitator:
Petra is an innovation leader, experienced board member, accomplished investor, and business builder with a track record spanning over 25 years in international markets and advanced technology sectors. Her diverse skill set has been honed through CEO and executive roles in global corporations, commercialisation, venture capital, and government. In her most recent role, Petra led the NSW government’s initiatives on Innovation Districts, strategically fostering collaboration to drive innovation. Prior to this, she played a pivotal role in identifying and managing early-stage health and tech investments for Minderoo & Tattarang, Australia’s largest private investment group. Preceding these roles, Petra served as the CEO and creator of Cicada Innovations, where her visionary leadership earned global acclaim in 2018 when Cicada was recognized as the “Best Incubator in the World” by inBIA, thanks to innovative models for commercialization and seed investment. Beyond her professional roles, Petra is an angel investor, a dedicated startup business mentor, a frequent conference speaker, and an educator teaching entrepreneurship and innovation at Australia’s leading universities.
Previous guests at Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Series:
Micael Johansson, President & CEO Saab Group
Göran Björkman, President & CEO, Alleima
Jesper Brodin, CEO, Ingka Group
Mats Ramström, President & CEO, Atlas Copco Group
Christian Levin, President & CEO, Scania Group
Jonas Samuelson, CEO, Electrolux AB
SWEDELINK Newsletter Summer 2023-2024
What an eventful year we had with the SACC!
In this final edition of the SWEDELINK Newsletter for 2023 we summarise the year, present the winners of the Swedish Business in Australia Awards and images from the festive Swedish Christmas Dinner on 23 November in Sydney. We also highlight New SACC Company Members and our Chapter events and activities across Australia.
Thank you to all members, board and committee members, chapters, fellow chambers, friends and partners within the business community.
We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and all the best for the New Year!
Read the newsletter with links here or click on image below: https://www.swedishchamber.com.au/?na=view&id=27
SACC YP – Christmas Lunch in Sydney on Sunday December 17th
Embrace the festive spirit at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Annual Christmas Lunch—an opportunity for Swedes in Sydney to experience a genuine taste of Sweden, especially for those who aren’t able to travel home this holiday season.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with laughter, games, and the warmth of the holiday season.
Event Highlights
Event Details
Let’s create lasting memories together. We look forward to sharing the holiday spirit and a genuine Swedish experience with you.
P.S. For those eager to continue the festivities, please note that both The Golden Sheaf and The Royal Oak Hotel are conveniently located just around the corner.
Warm regards,
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Board
This event is kindly supported by:
SACC Melbourne After Work 7 Feb 2024
Join us for AW in Melbourne!
We are introducing regular After Work networking in Melbourne and the first one will take place 7 February. This is an informal catch up with the opportunity to build connections and meet fellow members and friends from the Swedish-Australian business network.
Date: Wednesday 7 Feb 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: Morris House Rooftop: Melbourne CBD’s Newest Rooftop Bar, Morris House, Level 4, 120 Exhibition St, Melbourne, Vic, 3000
There are no costs attached to this event, but please register to give us an indication on numbers. Drinks and food at bar prices.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
SACC Melbourne Chapter
SACC Sydney After Work 15 Feb 2024
Join us for AW in Sydney!
We are introducing regular After Work networking in Sydney and the first one will take place 15 February. This is an informal catch up with the opportunity to build connections and meet fellow members and friends from the Swedish-Australian business network.
Date: Thursday 15 Feb 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: Taylor’s Rooftop Bar at The Republic Hotel, 69-73 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
There are no costs attached to this event, but please register to give us an indication on numbers. Drinks and food at bar prices.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
SACC Sydney
Swedish Lucia & Christmas Dinner at Moose Claremont, Perth 13 Dec
Members and guests of the SACC Perth WA Chapter enjoyed a beautiful Lucia performance and Christmas Dinner on the actual Lucia Day 13 December.
The sold out event took place at the Moose Cafe + Restaurant in Claremont where a traditional Swedish Julbord – Christmas Buffet – was served. Members and guests were welcomed by SACC Perth WA Chapter Chair Joseph Olsson, Jonas Edner presented the amazing Christmas spread and the “snapsvisor” sing-along songs were led by toastmaster Pia Nilsson, SACC Perth WA Board.
Special thanks go to Jonas Edner and his team at Moose Cafe & Restaurant for hosting and the Swedish School in Perth for the amazing Lucia performance.
Christmas Mingle Event at Denmark House, Melbourne 8 Dec
On Friday 8 December, the Melbourne Chapter of SACC, hosted a Christmas drinks evening at Denmark House.
The SACC Melbourne Chapter would like to thank Tetra Pak for sponsoring the event and also for the contributions made towards the prizes for the Christmas raffle.
The SACC Melbourne Chapter would also like to like to thank the team at Denmark House for the wonderful hospitality.
NEW START UP MEMBER – CLEARITT
Clearitt is game-changing Fintech. Founded upon the principles of fairness and integrity. We exist to evolve and level the playing field of business finance, and channel power back to SMEs. Bringing clarity and ease to payment processing, helping to free up time, cash flow and capital. Removing barriers so businesses can focus on what they do best.
See the introduction in pdf format here: https://www.swedishchamber.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Introduction-of-Clearitt.pdf
Contact details:
Richard Johnsson, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Email: richard@clearitt.com
Andreas Grosund, Chief Operating Officer
Email: andreas@clearitt.com
Web: clearitt.com
NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – MENTIMETER
Mentimeter – Make your meetings count
Since launching in 2012, Mentimeter has grown from a group of four founders to a 250+ person company with two offices on two different continents. In this time, more than 280 million people have gathered opinions, questions, and thoughts through our platform. The platform is used by 95% of Fortune 500 companies.
Mentimeter was founded with the ambition to fundamentally change corporate and education culture from talking to listening. By engaging every voice in the room, Mentimeter allows organizations to harness their full potential, enabling informed decision-making. Whether in-person or remote, Mentimeter helps to transform passive audiences into active contributors through engagement tools, including polls, comments or reactions, to boost inclusivity, productivity and engagement to help organizations achieve optimal business and learning outcomes. In just two years, Mentimeter has seen 178% sales growth with a more than 400% increase in enterprise customers.
Mentimeter changes traditional linear communication to engaging interaction with tools developed for the three different stages of a presentation and meeting, namely prepare, engage, and follow up. According to Mentimeter’s new study on meeting participation and engagement, people want more ways to engage. In fact, 71% of meeting participants want anonymous ways to engage in meetings; a core value proposition of Mentimeter.
Contact details:
Ashleigh McFarland, Director APAC
Email: ashleigh.mcfarland@mentimeter.com
Swedish Christmas Lunch, Brisbane 7 Dec
On 7 December, Teresia Fors, SACC Vice President and Chair of the Brisbane QLD Chapter welcomed all guests to a Swedish Christmas Lunch at Hundred Acre, St Lucia Golf Links. The restaurant is beautifully overlooking the golf course in an open setting with nice breezes flowing through. The Swedish owners of the restaurant created a delightful and traditional Swedish menu with herring, toast Skagen and Gravlax. About 20 attendees enjoyed a perfect Christmas lunch in the Queensland summer heat.
Speaker of the day, Povel Torudd, Managing Director of Berkeley Communications Australia and Chief Business Storyteller APAC, gave a valuable presentation about cyber security today and tomorrow. Thought-provoking stories about cybercrimes and cyber incident communications kept everyone intrigued throughout the lunch.
The event offered a great opportunity to meet with SACC members and other contacts from the Swedish-Australian business network in Queensland.
The SACC Brisbane chapter wishes everyone a happy holiday season and look forward to seeing everyone again in 2024!