SACC organise a number of events every year ranging from business seminar and webinar series on current topics, to the next generation of Australian-Swedish business, casual networking forums, breakfast seminars, lunches, educational seminars and social events around Swedish festivities. We have some exciting events and business seminars planned for 2020 in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, so remember check the up coming events on this site. The annual Swedish Business Awards will take place towards the end of the year at the SACC Christmas Event in Sydney.

We are constantly planning events with interesting topics and speakers. If you are interested in sponsor an event or seminar please contact us.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WEBINARS

RECENT EVENTS AND WEBINAR

NORDIC OPEN GOLF DAY 1 MARCH 2024 – SUMMARY

 The annual Nordic Open Golf Day 2024 took place on 1 March at Moore Park Golf in Sydney. What a day we had with 19 teams, 76 players and an extra 22 participants celebrating with us in Nordic spirit at the post golf lunch and networking event.

The Nordic Open Golf Day has become a popular and sold out event within the Nordic and Estonian business community. A great day out with fantastic networking opportunities in a relaxed setting, but the competition for the trophy was still on!

Female and male players, at all levels, take part in a mix of corporate and individual teams. The game is Ambrose, meaning each player hits from the tee-off and then chooses the best ball and continues from there with every player again hitting from this spot. The combined strokes are then counted for each team minus the team handicap to calculate the overall Ambrose score. Via the Moore Park Golf app players could follow the interactive scorecards and live leader board, which added to the comp.

The Nordic Open Golf Day 2024 Trophy winner for the second year in a row was Sweden with corporate team EQT Partners, with Sam Franklin, Ryan Ter, Paul Gately and Jerry Yin. The runner up prize was also awarded to a Swedish team with Christer Engström, Carl Broström, Rickard Wärnelid and Mattias Friberg. In third place, we had Treotham mixed team with Mikael Paltoft, Daniel Hallgren, Johan Hempel and Erik Södergren. The 4th team in the comp was secured by corporate team Husqvarna with Michael Cary, Andrew Murison, Craig McQueen and Ken Ward.

Congratulations to the overall comp winners!

The Individual prizes female and male for Nearest to Pin sponsored by GolfSpace were won by Jinny Park, Volvo Car Australia and Christer Engström, Advancy.

Longest Drive female winner was Marika Kompus, Aero Travel and the male winner was Joona Puhakka, Coredo Group. Both won a robotic Husqvarna mower.

All players had a chance to win a brand new Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, with a hole-in-one on hole 10. Again this year no players were lucky or skilled to hit the hole-in-one, but we introduced a new prize this year to the closest to HiO. The closest to HiO winner was Rob Lord, WIlh Wilhelmsen Investments, who won a Sydney hotel weekend stay for two sponsored by The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

Congrats all, fantastic effort!

The on time award sponsored by Galvin Watch Company went to Andrew Murison from team Husqvarna. A Kopparberg Rosé Cider was handed out to everyone who hit the green on hole 15 and the lucky door prize winner received a bottle of Aquavit sponsored by Nordic Selection.

During the day we also ran the Nordic Putting Competition, which took place in front of the club house throughout the day for golfers and lunch only participants. The winner of the 2024 Putting comp was Rickard Wärnelid, Mazars. Runner up was Magnus Perry from SighUp Software.

Well done to all who took part in the Nordic Putting comp!

Special Guests at this year’s Nordic Open Golf Day were Per Linnér, Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Sweden Canberra and Erik Svedahl, Deputy Head of Mission Royal Norwegian Embassy Canberra, who both in their speeches highlighted the importance of the Nordic collaboration and what a great joint effort this event resulted in. The Nordic and Estonian Chambers especially thank Per Linnér and Erik Swedahl for taking part in the Nordic Open Golf Day 2024.

Danish Connect was represented by David McLellan and Rikke Gamborg, Joona Puhakka represented FACC, EACCI by Marianna Jolla, NACC by Sophia Demetriades Toftdahl and SACC by Camilla Jennings. Thank you to all chamber representatives and volunteers for your support and contribution to making this event happen!

Big thank you to all participants and the Nordic and Estonian Chambers for kicking off this event for the 8th year and to Moore Park Golf Club for hosting this annual event.

We look forward to next year’s Nordic Open Golf Day, which is planned to be held on the first Friday in March 2025. We welcome new event ideas, feedback and if you would like to get involved please contact us: sacc@swedishchamber.com.au

Read the event summary with images here

Thank you to all Corporate Sponsors & Event and Prize Sponsors!

 

 

Swedish Chambers APAC Virtual CEO Talk 28 February – Helena Hedblom President and CEO of Epiroc Group

 

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 were delighted to welcome Helena Hedblom, President and CEO of Epiroc Group, as our guest at the Swedish Chambers APAC CEO Talk on 28 February. Ms Hedblom talked 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 was 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.

View the recording of the event here

View presentation slides here

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

SACC Sydney After Work 15 Feb 2024

On Thursday 15 February, the SACC and YP Sydney, organised their first After Work Networking event for the year.

We are introducing regular After Work networking in Sydney and the first one took place 15 February at the Inna Lounge at The Republic Hotel, Lv 1, 69-73 Pitt St, Sydney. This was an informal catch up with about 35 people attending.

Look out for the next AW – A great opportunity to build connections and meet fellow members and friends from the Swedish-Australian business network!

SACC Sydney 

SACC Melbourne After Work 7 Feb 2024

On Friday 7 February, the Melbourne Chapter of SACC, organised their first After Work Networking event for the year.

We are introducing regular After Work networking in Melbourne and the first one took place 7 February at the Morris House Rooftop: Melbourne CBD’s Newest Rooftop Bar. This was an informal catch up with about 25 people attending.

Look out for the next AW – A great opportunity to build connections and meet fellow members and friends from the Swedish-Australian business network!

SACC Melbourne Chapter