
Ready for some summer reading? The latest issue of LINK has arrived!
14 July 2025
The summer issue of LINK is now live, and we’re proud to once again showcase some inspiring stories from our members. It is the experiences and achievements of our community that drive our community forward, and this edition highlights the latest developments shaping the Swedish-British business landscape, and beyond.
What's inside?
In this issue's cover feature, we shine a spotlight on our Strategic Tech Partner: EY. Emil Hovgaard, Nordic Chief Technology Officer at EY, shares how they bring brings global expertise and a transformative mindset to the heart of the Swedish-British business community.
Our newest patron, Nexer Group, proves that business priorities and innovation can go hand in hand. Managing Director Colin Crow shares how they through a collaborative approach to digital transformation and a trust-based, UK-Sweden culture, achieves real, measurable results.
You will find a Q&A with a diverse group of leaders on how they balance work and personal well-being during the summer months. We talked to Kristian Elvefors – Polestar, Anna Yazgan - Sweden’s Deputy Ambassador to the UK, Dr Caroline Theobald CBE - SCC UK North East Chapter Chair, Geraldine Elliott – RPC, Duncan Sanders - ABBA Voyage, Magnus Dalhammar - Investor.
Also in this issue:
- Skolon on clarity, simplicity, and tangible benefits in digital education.
- Home House Collection, redefining London clubs as true havens of belonging,
- Q&A on Swedish craftmanship, featuring Svenskt Tenn, Asket, and White Arkitekter.
- SCC UK's role in welcoming new business to the UK - Ecosystem Exchange Programmes.
- New appointments from SCC UK's 118th Annual General Meeting.
- Highlights from SCC UK's Annual Report for 2024 - our year's journey unpacked.
- Meet our six new scholars - thanks to the support of our generous scholarship funds, we are delighted to welcome this year’s cohort for an inspiring year ahead.
- UK Business Climate Survey 2025: Cautious optimism in an evolving market.
- Book review: When business is love by Jan Ryde, fifth generation CEO of bedmaker Hästens.
As always, you'll get to know our newest members and look back on some highlights from a busy second quarter.
Soak up the sunshine and inspiration, the full issue of the summer LINK is just one click away.