TRENDS WITH
Global Goes Local
Ylva Hökerberg Jahnke and Jolande Svensson-Klijn
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.
Potter Clarkson
Graeme McCallum, Partner and Patent Attorney
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.
Husqvarna Division
Glen Instone, is President of the Husqvarna Division
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.
Stockholm School of Economics
Erik Lagerlöf, Adjunct Professor
Erik is an Adjunct Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and an active member of the Chamber.
Edrington
Jonas Gram, The Macallan Brand Ambassador Nordics
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.
The Local
James Savage, CEO and Publisher
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.
Handelsbanken
Philip Sheppard, Senior Relationship Manager
Philip has worked for Handelsbanken for almost 35 years, with much time spent in the UK. Philip held the position of Head of Private Banking – among other positions – in Handelsbanken’s London office. Philip is currently Senior Relationship Manager at Handelsbanken in Stockholm.
Schjødt
Emma Berglund Uväng, Managing Partner
Emma is Managing Partner at Schjødt law firm. She has extensive experience in advising companies in distressed situations and she also represents clients in connection with insolvency related litigation. She is regularly appointed as an administrator in company reorganisation, bankruptcy trustee and liquidator.
Eversheds Sutherland Advokatbyrå AB
Rebecca Farkhooy, Associate
Rebecca is an Associate in the Employment Law Practice Group at Eversheds Sutherland Advokatbyrå AB.
Gowling WLG
Julian Henwood, Partner and Head of European Business Development
Julian has over 30 years’ experience in project managing significant cross-border corporate transactions for a largely European-headquartered client base – including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and asset purchases and disposals.
Vattenfall
Oskar Ahnfelt, Vice president of Public & Regulatory Affairs
Oskar is Vice president of Public & Regulatory Affairs at Vattenfall.
STENA AB
Claes Berglund, Head of Public Affairs & Sustainability
Claes Berglund has been a senior executive in the shipping industry for 15 years, including leading roles at Stena Line. Previously he worked for 12 years in road-based transport and third-party logistics services. Mr Berglund is also a reserve officer in the Royal Swedish Navy.
BSCC
Magdalena Gerger, Chair
Magdalena was appointed Chair of the BSCC at the AGM on 31 May. Magdalena was formerly the President & CEO of Systembolaget AB where she worked from May 2009 until 1st February 2022. Magdalena currently holds non-executive board positions with Investor AB and Peab and she is the Chair of Nefab and of the Royal Academy of Engineering – the Business Council. She is a member of VW global Sustainability Council.
