Jörgen Sjöstrand has spent 15 years in this field, specializing in helping companies successfully navigate and establish themselves in the Swedish market. His core expertise lies in securing a company’s first crucial customers and delivering tangible, data-driven insights into the market's actual potential.

Donald is Vice President of Compliance Supervision at Global Relay. With over 25 years of experience in both a technical services and sales engineering role, Don is an expert on financial services technologies. His previous roles include working as a Network Consultant at MPL Systems and as a Principal Software Engineer at CA Technologies, where these positions have informed his breadth of knowledge and expertise on technology strategy and technical sales.

Alex is Head of Communications & External Affairs at bp in the Nordics & Baltics. Before he held roles as Marketing Manager for Castrol in the Nordics & Baltics and Intel Corporation.

Jamie is the Director of Outpatient Services at Castle Health, where he is instrumental in shaping outpatient and continuing care services, with a keen focus on accessibility and innovative care models. His previous experience includes pivotal roles in managing London services for the Forward Trust and spearheading Steps2Recovery as its CEO.

Karin is a Managing Partner and Head of Legal and Trademark Department at Groth & Co, where she specialises in disputes and processes relating to IP law. She represents Swedish and international clients in commercial litigations, both in court and arbitration proceedings, concerning e.g. trademarks, patents, copyrights and market law.

Maria is the Director Government Affairs & Communication at GSK. Before this she held roles at Baxter International Inc and Adxto AB, and graduated from University of Gothenburg with a master’s in international marketing. She specialises in Life Science but also holds essential experience in sustainability, innovation and public affairs. 

Felix Mörée is the founder and CEO of Mörée Advisory, and is also a partner at Axholmen. Before this he held roles at EY and Simon-Kucher and graduated from Lunds University with a master’s in engineering physics and financial modeling in 2016.

Karolina Kjellberg is a senior associate at TM & Partners. Before joining TM & Partners in 2020 she worked as an associate at multiple well established law firms after her graduation from Uppsala University in 2017.

Johan Aurén is a Chartered Accountant and Tax Adviser with a passion for assisting Swedish businesses in navigating the complexities of the UK market. With over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of both Swedish and British cultures, Johan has helped numerous companies establish and flourish in the UK.

Linnea Jacobsen is a tax lawyer and leader of EY’s indirect tax team in Sweden. She is serving as an advisor for companies in various sectors, with her main focus on value-added tax (VAT), excise taxes, customs, and sustainability from a tax perspective.

Erika Rennel Björkman is a graphic designer, who started her career at Pentagram Design in London after leaving Bergh’s School of Communication in 1992. After a formative period at Pentagram, Erika set up her own design studio and has since worked in a broad range of industries – hospitality, professional services, manufacturing to mention but a few – with clients in the UK as well as in Sweden. She is advising the BSCC on its platinum jubilee profile.

Jacob Lund is Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Investor AB. Jacob has extensive experienced within strategic communications and corporate affairs, with more than 25 years of experience from media, agency and in-house.

Hellman St Clair is a strategic, creative consultancy, founded by Anna Hellman and Felicity Willetts. They work closely with brands to help them successfully navigate the major challenges that businesses and wider society experience today and in the future. Working with a highly skilled, diverse network of creatives, they take a multi-disciplinary approach to brand activation. They encourage the exploration of new models and working practices to deliver a personal, high end visual communication service to all their clients, fusing Nordic sensibilities with an International outlook.

SBS, Stockholm University delivers executive education programmes to mid-senior level executives across all sectors. In addition to its internationally accredited Executive MBA programme, it co-founded the national AI for Executives programme and has been partnered with the European Club Association (ECA) in delivering business education to leaders of Europe’s most successful football clubs over the past 8 years.

Global Goes Local assists Swedish employers with work permit applications for non-EU employees and also assists international companies that wish to establish in Sweden with registration of a company or branch and other general legal questions.

Graeme McCallum is a Patent Attorney and Partner at Potter Clarkson. Graeme’s expertise includes developing and implementing IP strategies, including patents, trade marks and designs, to align with business strategy and maximise portfolio value. Graeme frequently works with multiple stakeholders to optimise the IP strategy, both at a portfolio level and on individual cases to maximise value with a pragmatic and cost-effective approach.

Since joining Husqvarna in 2002, Glen has held various positions including Vice President Global Sales & Services, Husqvarna Division 2016–2018, VP & CFO Husqvarna Division 2014–2017 and VP & CFO EMEA, 2013– 2014.

Erik is an Adjunct Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and an active member of the Chamber. He is an experienced lawyer and works at the Legal Services department of KPMG Sweden.

Jonas Gram was previously Brand Ambassador for The Macallan Denmark at Edrington and has now been Ambassador for the Nordics since 2021. Jonas is based in Copenhagen and frequently visits Stockholm, welcoming enthusiasts to experience The Macallan. This week we had the opportunity to learn more about what trends Jonas sees in his line of business.

James moved to Sweden from the UK at the start of the millennium and was a co-founder of The Local in 2004. The Local provides local news and advice for international professionals and expats in nine European countries. James is currently CEO & Publisher at The Local and is also a panelist and regular commentator for Swedish, British and US media, talking about issues affecting international professionals and Swedish current affairs.