Swedish Business Footprint in the Midlands 2025
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Swedish Business Footprint in the Midlands 2025

14 October, 16:00 - 20:00

Welcome to an insightful afternoon in Birmingham, where we'll explore the impact of Swedish enterprises and investment in the Midlands, share success stories, and engage in high-level networking with industry leaders. Whether you’re curious about the business landscape or looking to connect with key players, this event is free of charge and open to all – secure your spot today!


The Midlands region


Renowned for its rich industrial heritage, the Midlands is now at the forefront of innovation, driving progress in automotive, manufacturing, logistics, and technology. With a population of over 10 million and contributing around 13% of the UK’s Gross Value Added (GVA), the region has emerged as a magnet for international investment and innovation, with the West Midlands having established itself as the UK’s leading destination for foreign direct investment outside the capital. What makes the Midlands an attractive place to invest in the UK? And how can Swedish businesses make the most of the region’s strengths in innovation and growth?


About the Swedish Business Footprint events


In collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in London and the British Embassy in Stockholm, this event is part of our ongoing series exploring the role Swedish businesses play in driving regional growth across the UK.

Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

James McAllister

General Manager Tools & Industrial Assembly Solutions

Atlas Copco

Featured Speaker

James McAllister is the General Manager of Atlas Copco Tools & Industrial Assembly Solutions in the UK and Ireland. He oversees the delivery of a diverse range of advanced manufacturing and Smart Factory solutions which drive sustainability and digital transformation for manufacturers across the UK and Ireland.


James holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Newcastle. He has worked with Atlas Copco Group since 1995, where he has held many Senior Management positions across the globe including Vice President Marketing and President of the General Industry division within the Industrial Technique business area.


The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Stephen Handscomb

Managing Director - UK and Construction

LKAB Minerals

Featured Speaker

Steve is Managing Director of LKAB Minerals UK and Construction and has over 40 years’ experience. He joined the group in July 2015 and became managing director in 2023.


Outside of the Group he is a Trustee of Dudley and Wolverhampton Citizens Advice, is on the board of the Institute of Concrete Technology, a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, was previously a mentor for Aston University an is currently a mentor for the Swedish Chamber in the UK .

Moderator

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Susan Simpson

Partner, Real Estate and Planning

Fieldfisher LLP

Moderator

Sue is a Real Estate Development Lawyer at Fieldfisher LLP, advising on some of the UK’s most significant regeneration and redevelopment schemes including the World Leading Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Sue works with a number of life sciences businesses in delivery of their premises and has detailed and specialist knowledge of delivery of mixed laboratory, manufacture, treatment and office facilities

Sue is noted in the Legal 500 “Technically Excellent”

Sue has long standing and strong connections with the British Swedish Business Community and is the Midlands Chapter Chair for the SCC.

Host Partner

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Partners

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Location

Fieldfisher Birmingham

Two Chamberlain Square, Paradise, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B3 3AX

Delegate

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Jan Ståhlberg

Founder & Managing Partner

Trill Impact

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Emmie Jones

Partner

White & Case

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

David Samuelson

Partner

Nordic Capital

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YP Member
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Non-Member
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Terms & Conditions

Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.

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