Over the past few years, the global defence industry has undergone significant transformations. Long-standing geopolitical alliances have shifted, new economic powerhouses have risen, and emerging technologies have revolutionised warfare. These factors have not only reshaped the way nations perceive security but also altered the very nature of defence manufacturing and strategy.
In order to keep citizens safe, the defence industry in 2023 is under pressure to keep pace of both rapidly developing technology and evolving shifts on the geopolitical stage. This includes staying ahead in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous solutions, robotics, while also contending with the ever-growing challenges posed by asymmetric threats, cyber warfare, and the escalating significance of climate change in defence planning. These challenges require highly agile organisations that can quickly adjust to new ways of working, and has firmly established innovation as a key success factor.
We are delighted to announce that Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab Group, will be our next guest at the Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Series. Mr Johansson will share with us how he sees the role of the defence industry in our society today and outline his key strategic priorities for Saab Group. He will also comment on how current geopolitical uncertainties impact the company and what he considers as crucial measures in order to continue to keep our world a safe place.
The conversation with Mr Johansson will be led by Meia Nouwens, Senior Fellow for Chinese Defence Policy and Military Modernization at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
When: 8 November at 6.00 – 7.00 pm
Where: Virtual, a link to join the online event will be forwarded to registered participants prior to the event.
Members: $0
Non-Members: $25
Speaker:
Micael Johansson is the President and CEO of the Swedish defence and security company Saab. He is a member of Saab Group Management. Mr Johansson took up his position on October 23, 2019
Mr Johansson brings around 40 years of experience within engineering, sensor systems and defence. He is an experienced leader and has served within many different areas and at many different levels of Saab AB through the years. Most recently, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy CEO for Saab AB. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President and head of business area Surveillance, comprising Saab’s operations within Radar, Electronic Warfare, Command and Control and Traffic Management systems. Since 2023, he has been Vice Chairman of the Board of ASD – Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe. Mr. Johansson started his career as a systems engineer in 1985. After that, he held various management positions at Saab Avionics (then known as Ericsson Saab Avionics). In 2008, he was appointed President of Saab Avitronics, and in January 2010, he became Senior Vice President and Head of Saab’s business area Surveillance. He is active on a global level within Saab through various positions and boards within Saab, giving him a unique platform for involvement in the business in countries such as the USA, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Brazil. Mr Johansson holds a BSc+ in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Uppsala, Sweden and various management training, e.g. at IFL Executive Education and Investor Forum Novare.
Founded in 1937, Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission: To help nations keep their people and society safe. The company designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden and with operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet its customers’ changing needs. In 2022, the company had 19,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 42 bn.
Previous guests at Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Series:
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
NEW CORPORATE MEMBER – Hexagon
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies.
Our solutions free our customers to harness the rapidly-increasing amounts of data, putting it to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications.
Our unique strategy.
Hexagon’s strategy targets the rapidly widening gap between the enormous amounts of data being created and the world’s ability to harness it. For more than a decade, literally billions of ‘things’ — sensors and devices — are being connected to the internet. Our unique approach is to create value by freeing our customers to actually use all this data — to put it to work in new, world-changing ways.
The outcomes we seek.
At our very core is a powerful vision of a future where data is fully leveraged so that business, industry and humanity sustainably thrive. We believe in a world where economic growth does not come at the expense of the planet and its people, and that we should drive sustainability efforts in every aspect of our business.
Our goal is to empower our customers with the freedom to use data to its greatest potential — the freedom to innovate, the freedom to thrive, the freedom to ensure a sustainable planet for future generations.
Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.2bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.
Contact details:
Caroline Taylor, Marketing Director, Asia Pacific
Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geo-Spatial Division
Email: caroline.taylor@hexagon.com
Web: www.hexagon.com
European Tchin Tchin Networking Event – 16 November Brisbane
The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with our friends at FACCI and 8 other European bilateral Chambers of Commerce, is delighted to invite you to the 9th edition of the popular European Tchin Tchin Networking Evening on Thursday 16 November 2023.
Prepare for an evening of elegance and networking as we kick off the event with a refreshing glass of champagne, courtesy of our steadfast sponsor, Wearing Memories Wine Merchants. Following this sparkling welcome, enjoy two hours of beverages and indulge in a delectable variety of canapés. It’s the recipe for an unforgettable night out.
Meet us and our European partners from 6 pm at MOFOS on the rooftop of Flight Centre’s HQ in South Bank. Our annual European Tchin Tchin event offers a relaxed, informal setting for you to expand your network and socialise. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the strong bond between Australia and the European Union.
When: 16 November 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Venue: MOFOS, Flight Centre Corporate Headquarters, 275 Grey Street, Brisbane South, QLD 4101, Australia
Cost: SACC Members: $45, Non-Members: $85
Book your ticket here
Feel free to share the invitation with your colleagues and friends. Please be aware that the availability of subsidised member tickets is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor, Pitcher Partners, for their continued support in bringing this event to life!
Swedish Chambers APAC Virtual CEO Talk 8 Nov – Micael Johansson President and CEO Saab Group
Over the past few years, the global defence industry has undergone significant transformations. Long-standing geopolitical alliances have shifted, new economic powerhouses have risen, and emerging technologies have revolutionised warfare. These factors have not only reshaped the way nations perceive security but also altered the very nature of defence manufacturing and strategy.
In order to keep citizens safe, the defence industry in 2023 is under pressure to keep pace of both rapidly developing technology and evolving shifts on the geopolitical stage. This includes staying ahead in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous solutions, robotics, while also contending with the ever-growing challenges posed by asymmetric threats, cyber warfare, and the escalating significance of climate change in defence planning. These challenges require highly agile organisations that can quickly adjust to new ways of working, and has firmly established innovation as a key success factor.
We are delighted to announce that Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab Group, will be our next guest at the Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Series. Mr Johansson will share with us how he sees the role of the defence industry in our society today and outline his key strategic priorities for Saab Group. He will also comment on how current geopolitical uncertainties impact the company and what he considers as crucial measures in order to continue to keep our world a safe place.
The conversation with Mr Johansson will be led by Meia Nouwens, Senior Fellow for Chinese Defence Policy and Military Modernization at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
When: 8 November at 6.00 – 7.00 pm
Where: Virtual, a link to join the online event will be forwarded to registered participants prior to the event.
Members: $0
Non-Members: $25
Speaker:
Mr Johansson brings around 40 years of experience within engineering, sensor systems and defence. He is an experienced leader and has served within many different areas and at many different levels of Saab AB through the years. Most recently, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy CEO for Saab AB. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President and head of business area Surveillance, comprising Saab’s operations within Radar, Electronic Warfare, Command and Control and Traffic Management systems. Since 2023, he has been Vice Chairman of the Board of ASD – Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe. Mr. Johansson started his career as a systems engineer in 1985. After that, he held various management positions at Saab Avionics (then known as Ericsson Saab Avionics). In 2008, he was appointed President of Saab Avitronics, and in January 2010, he became Senior Vice President and Head of Saab’s business area Surveillance. He is active on a global level within Saab through various positions and boards within Saab, giving him a unique platform for involvement in the business in countries such as the USA, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Brazil. Mr Johansson holds a BSc+ in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Uppsala, Sweden and various management training, e.g. at IFL Executive Education and Investor Forum Novare.
Founded in 1937, Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission: To help nations keep their people and society safe. The company designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden and with operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet its customers’ changing needs. In 2022, the company had 19,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 42 bn.
Previous guests at Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Series:
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
CHRISTMAS MINGLE EVENT AT DENMARK HOUSE, Melbourne 8 DEC
Christmas mingle event in Melbourne!
The Melbourne Chapter of the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce invites you to a special Christmas mingle event at Denmark House, right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. We look forward to welcoming you to soak up the Nordic Christmas ambience and mingle with representatives from the Swedish-Australian community in Melbourne.
When: Friday 8 Dec, 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Where: Denmark House, 3/428 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 300
Tickets: $30 (SACC and YP members), $45 for non-members. Tickets include 1 x drink, canapes and 1 x raffle ticket. Further drinks at bar prices.
Come along and bring your colleagues, friends, family and business associates!
This event is kindly supported by Tetra Pak
SACC Executive Forum followed by Networking Event with the Ambassador of Sweden to Australia, 7 September Melbourne
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Cruise with the Europeans 2023 – 16 November Sydney
Get ready to embark on a memorable evening of networking, camaraderie, and panoramic views! You are invited to the much-awaited event of the year – Cruise with the Europeans. It’s not just your regular networking event; it’s an experience you wouldn’t want to miss! Mark your calendar for Thursday, 16 November for an evening to remember! We will unberth at 6pm – please arrive on time, you don’t want to miss out!
17 European chambers collaboratively work together to make sure everyone has a memorable evening as we sail across the harbour while forming new connections. With over 650 people expected to attend, we are sure you’ll see a mix of new and familiar faces to network with and enjoy a stunning sunset behind Sydney’s famous landmarks. The excitement doesn’t end there. Following the cruise, join us for an after-party nearby to keep the conversations flowing and connections growing.
When: 16 November, registration at 5.15 pm for departure of vessel at 6.00 pm sharp
Where: Starship – Captain Cook Cruises – King Street Wharf No 4, Darling Harbour
Cost: SACC/YP Members $99, Non-members $135
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cruise-with-the-europeans-2023-tickets-695149389537
Use this code: SW2023ticket
Be quick and register tickets sell out quickly!
The SACC and 16 other chambers look forward to seeing you on the cruise!
Special thanks go to event sponsors HDI Global and Hall & Wilcox.
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The SACC 2023 Swedish Business in Australia Awards & Christmas Dinner – 23 November Sydney
The SACC 2023 Swedish Business in Australia Awards & Christmas Dinner is back and co-hosted by the Embassy of Sweden
The event will take place Thursday 23 November, 6.00-11.00 pm at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
We will kick off with a drinks reception with a great opportunity for members and guests to network before the dinner commences. The evening will include presentation of the 2023 Swedish Business in Australia Awards winners. This year we have introduced the following new awards categories for companies to enter: Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in Sustainability, Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Excellence in Partnership and Collaboration, Excellence in Social Impact. Find out more and enter for the awards here.
The Awards and Christmas dinner will also include a beautiful Lucia performance, a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet (Julbord), special guest speaker and more. There will be plenty of opportunities to promote your company/services to a discerning audience, connect with members of the SACC business network and treat your clients/employees to a Swedish Christmas Event they will remember!
Participation options:
Individual tickets: SACC members $220 per person, Non-members $260 per person (excl. GST)
(incl. reception with canapés, traditional Swedish Christmas buffet and 5 hour drinks package)
Gold Sponsorship – $5,550
Silver Sponsorship – $4,550
Bronze Sponsorship – $3,550
Julklappen (Christmas gift) Sponsor – Julklappen sponsors will be presented in the program of the evening. The value of the sponsored gift should be $250 and supplied wrapped as a Christmas present. Please advise your participation to sacc@swedishchamber.com.au.
RSVP and register early to secure your participation at the Business Awards & Christmas Dinner: sacc@swedishchamber.com.au
Individual tickets and sponsor packages can be purchased online or via invoice.
All prices are excl. GST
Event Dress Code: Lounge suit/Cocktail
Please contact us for more information at sacc@swedishchamber.com.au
WE PROUDLY PRESENT OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
NEW START UP MEMBER – Berkeley Communications
Berkeley Communications is a strategic communications and B2B storytelling agency that specializes in delivering strategic and creative PR programmes for innovative B2B brands; with particular focus on Technology, Innovation or purpose-led organisations.
We are a growing team of senior consultants and offer the whole range of communications strategy and activation services, including PR, social, content, sponsorship leverage, brand strategy and more.
As leaders in business and brand storytelling, we offer general and tailored, industry leading workshops that educate individuals and brands in how to master corporate narrative development. For us, corporate storytelling sits at the core of any communications program and we believe it should be embedded in the corporate DNA of every B2B brand. This is why have developed our own Storytelling Academy.
Our Swedish Managing Director Povel Torudd has spent +20 years working for some of the world’s leading brands in B2B and B2B2C technology, including 10 years for a global cybersecurity brand where he specialised in cyber incident communications and executive media training as well as ESG, sponsorship and global brand communications.
Our local operations started in February 2023, and we currently offer our services in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. We are part of the Berkeley Communications Network (HQ in London) which is over 20 years old and has a global footprint with branch offices in Germany, USA and now also Australia as well as with a franchisee network (+20 agencies in total) that license Berkeley’s unique Storytelling Academy training and agency IP. This allows us scale-up campaigns globally for our Australian clients when required.
The Australian market plays an important role for any ambitious multinational brand, not only for the Australian audiences but also as a gateway for strategic communications into the wider APAC region. We have seen strong interest in our Storytelling Academy workshops since we launched and commonly receive feedback that there is an opportunity for storytelling to mature in Australia. Our plan is to play a central role in this PR movement and share the tools and processes we have developed as an agency to decode and re-code corporate messaging into something more human, emotional and with more potential to help build brand affinity and audience engagement.
SACC MEMBER OFFER: Berkeley Communications are running a virtual Storytelling Masterclass on 28 September at 2pm EAST, and offer SACC Members a 50% discount.
Please find out more info and register here using discount code SACC2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-academy-australia-apac-b2b-storytelling-masterclass-online-tickets-680191871197
Contact details:
Email: Povel.Torudd@berkeleypr.com
Web: berkeleypr.com
Stay up to date with regular news from “Swedes Worldwide – Svenskar i Världen”
Swedes Worldwide – Svenskar i Världen (SVIV) is an independent, non-profit organisation founded in 1938. We hold the unique role as the representative of approx. 700 000 Swedes who study, work or for other reasons live abroad.
SVIV serves as the Swedes living abroad’s voice in Sweden. They monitor their interests and issues, such as citizenship, passport, taxation, voting, and pensions and conduct advocacy and lobbying through contacts with parliamentary parties, authorities, organisations, media, and other influencers.
SVIV also acts as a consultative body on matters concerning Swedes living abroad and they have the responsibility to ensure that their needs and rights are safeguarded in various referrals.
Additionally, SVIV gives advice and support to members and partners. They do that in collaboration with worldwide representatives, and experienced experts within the fields of interests of our members and partners.
Find out more about Svenskar i Världen SVIV here: https://www.sviv.se/
The Swedish School in Sydney – Enrolment open for 2024
The school in Sydney provides weekly Swedish lessons K-HSC for students with Swedish heritage. The Swedish School provides qualified teachers in small groups face to face and online. The school is very popular, you are welcome to try a lesson for free – Students thrive in an engaging and fun environment!
Svenska Skolan i Sydney har intagning nu, missa inte det! Skolan erbjuder svenskundervisning i små grupper Kindy – HSC två timmar i veckan på flera platser i Sydney samt online. Skolan har kvalificerade lärare, lärorika och roliga lektioner – välkommen på en gratis provlektion! Läs mer och anmäl er direkt på skolans hemsida
Read more and enrol now on the schools website www.swedishschoolinsydney.org.au