SACC BRISBANE QLD
We are very happy to announce that the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) started a new Chapter in Brisbane Queensland Australia in November 2019. There is a growing Swedish-Australian business community in Queensland and we have received very positive response about the chapter establishment. Our SACC and YP contacts in Brisbane QLD are presented below.
MEET THE BRISBANE BASED BOARD MEMBERS
Marie McIntyre MBA GACID, Chair of the Brisbane QLD Chapter Board
Director & General Manager at Blumark Pty Ltd
Marie moved from Sweden to Brisbane in 2007 and is the Director and founder of Blumark Pty Ltd, case management and process improvement specialist. She has an MBA from the University of Queensland Business School, a Master of Marketing from the University of Newcastle and is an AgilePM Practitioner. Marie is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. As Blumark’s General Manager, she’s responsible for all operation related tasks as well as project delivery. Before moving to Australia and starting Blumark she had a varied career in Sweden, ranging from managing a science centre, hotel CEO and sales manager for Choice Hotels Sweden. She’s passionate about teamwork, strategic planning as well as project execution. LinkedIn: Marie McIntyre
Carin Varverud Härdin
Senior Manager – Brand, Media and Communications, Toll Group
Carin relocated to Australia and Brisbane in 2019 to take up the position of Vice President Marketing & Communications at Volvo Group Australia. With a strong background in brand and communications, she has held several senior managerial roles within the Volvo Group, where she built a global network and developed a reputation for empowering people and leading with purpose. Carin is passionate about collaboration and driving meaningful results through strong team culture. In 2025, she joined Toll Group as Senior Manager Brand, Media and Communications, bringing her extensive industry experience to a new chapter in transport and logistics. Carin holds a degree in Media and Communications from Gothenburg University in Sweden. LinkedIn: Carin Varverud Härdin
Povel Torudd, Managing Director of Berkeley Communications Pty Ltd
Povel Torudd is the Managing Director of Berkeley Communications Pty Ltd and its Chief Storyteller in APAC. He started his early career as an online editor in Sweden before moving into strategic communications, PR and business storytelling. His career spanning over +20 years Povel worked for some of Australia’s leading PR agencies, before joining a leading global cyber technology brand where we spent close to a decade developing corporate storytelling initiatives across a range of global internal and external channels, winning some of the most prestigious international industry awards along the way. Areas of specialism include crisis comms, media training, brand messaging and delivering integrated campaigns deploying digital and social media, video storytelling, research and insights, PR, content creation, media relations and events. LinkedIn: Povel Torudd
Linda Nordin, Circular Economy Specialist, Senior Associate Engineer, Waste & Resource Recovery
Linda has worked in the UK, Sweden, and Australia, and is currently Circular Economy Specialist and Senior Associate Consultant at SMEC. With over 20 years’ international experience, she helps businesses and councils plan and implement circular economy, waste, and resource recovery solutions. In May 2023, she became a certified Circular Economy Specialist through the Circular Economy Institute (UK) and leads the Circular Economy Club on the Gold Coast. Her expertise lies in strategic planning to transition linear models into circular ones, guiding engineers to apply circular principles in infrastructure projects – adaptability, deconstruction, material selection, and resource efficiency. She has led diverse projects across public and private sectors and is passionate about tailored, practical solutions that create real community impact. LinkedIn: Linda Nordin
Martina Harvey, Country Manager, Piab Group
Martina joined Piab Group in 2022 to establish its Australian subsidiary. Based in Brisbane, it now includes a head office, warehouse, and showroom, supported by a team across the country. Before relocating to Australia, Martina built a global career in sales and business development, having lived and worked in Germany, the UK, South Africa, and Sweden. She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Karlsruhe, Germany, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Mälardalen University, Sweden. With experience across both public and private sectors, Martina has held senior management roles and founded businesses in several countries – this marks her third venture. She is passionate about business growth and entrepreneurship. LinkedIn: Martina Harvey
