Chamber News

One hundred and fifty years is a rare milestone in any industry. For Ericsson, the anniversary is less a museum moment than a reminder of a long running habit: being present at every major shift in how people communicate. We talked to Nadine Allen, Country Head UK – Ericsson, and newly elected Board Member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK about her leadership and what the company’s 150-year anniversary means to her. As Nadine puts it: “What strikes me most is not any single moment but rather the thread of continuity: a company that has consistently found itself at the centre of how people connect”.

LINK 377 is here, celebrating the people, ideas, and industries connecting Sweden and the UK. From the boardroom to the factory floor, from gaming studios to classrooms, this edition looks at how Swedish–British businesses are building what's next – and the leaders making it happen.

A few words from Fredrik on how a quieter summer at the Chamber gives us space to reflect, refine, and prepare for even more meaningful connections in the second half of the year.

At this year’s London Climate Action Week (LCAW), Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK (SCC UK) and the Embassy of Sweden in London convened a multinational group of policymakers, industry leaders, air quality advocates and researchers to address a critical next step for cities: scaling zero-emission construction to improve urban air quality and public health.

There is a well-worn piece of business advice that says your network is your net worth. It is repeated so often that it has almost lost its meaning. But behind the cliché sits a simple truth: the connections you make, and the communities you choose, shape how your business grows.

As heavy industry in the UK and Sweden races to decarbonise, the focus is shifting from pilots to scalable, commercially viable solutions. In this Q&A, we asked Simon Björklund, Managing Director UK, Ireland & Benelux, Polarium, where he sees the biggest near-term opportunities to cut emissions – and what needs to change across technology, regulation and value chains to unlock full-scale roll-out.

As heavy industry in the UK and Sweden races to decarbonise, the focus is shifting from pilots to scalable, commercially viable solutions. In this Q&A, we asked Amy Moore, Head of Sustainability, Scania UK, where she sees the biggest near-term opportunities to cut emissions – and what needs to change across technology, regulation and value chains to unlock full-scale roll-out.

Stirling Square Capital Partners has become one of the leading pan-European investors helping Swedish mid-market companies scale onto the European stage, pairing London-based capital and networks with a long-term commitment to Nordic strengths. We spoke to Henrik Lif, Managing Partner at Stirling Square, about how this model plays out in practice.

In a year when uncertainty has become the norm and technology is rewiring whole sectors, SCC UK is welcoming a new Chair who has spent his career leading through change. With nearly four decades in banking and 18 years at SEB, Mats Torstendahl brings both a long view and a steady hand. He joins the Chamber to build on what already works – and to help the Swedish-British business community navigate whatever comes next.

Industrial transformation doesn’t happen in theory – it happens on the ground. To understand how this shift is unfolding in real time, we turned to one of the people leading it. We spoke with SSAB’s Gary Matthews to explore how change is taking shape across operations – and how automation, data and digital tools are reshaping decisions from the shop floor through to the boardroom.

2025 was a year of renewal. With a business climate defined by cautious optimism and shifting trade relations, the Swedish-British community needed a constant – and that is exactly what SCC UK set out to be. A place to find perspective, build real connections, and move forward with confidence.

On 10 June 2026, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK held its 119th Annual General Meeting, formally electing three new members to its Board of Directors: Nadine Allen, Country Head UK – Ericsson, Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director – Saab UK, and Karen O’Rourke, Managing Director UK – H&M.

At our 119th Annual General Meeting on 10 June 2026, we were delighted to welcome six talented young professionals into our 12 month Scholarship Programme. Based in London – one of the world’s leading centres for global business – the programme offers them a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience and deepen their understanding of the Swedish–British business landscape.

On 10 June 2026, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK held its 119th Annual General Meeting, formally electing Mats Torstendahl, Head of SEB UK, as the new Chair of the Chamber. He succeeds Peter Jelkeby of IKEA, who has served as Chair since 2022.

There is a theory in corporate hospitality that the right setting can do more for a team than any agenda. Soon, you will be able to test it for yourself – in a room made entirely of ice, carved from the Torne River in northern Sweden, in the heart of central London. ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL is opening steps away from Leicester Square and Covent Garden, and everything inside – the walls, the art, the glass in your hand – comes straight from northern Sweden.