Unlock skills, insights, and networks for international growth

Training and development: empowering Swedish-British leaders

SCC UK’s training and development offering is designed to equip ambitious professionals and students with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in the UK market. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your career through mentorship or gain first-hand business insights on a study visit, our programmes provide unique opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Why choose SCC UK for training and development?

Expert-led programmes

Learn from professionals with real international business experience.

Personalised and practical

Content and activities are tailored to your goals and interests.

Unrivalled network

Access the Swedish-British business community and expand your professional connections.

Two pathways to international success

Discover SCC UK’s training and development suite - two distinct programmes designed to unlock your potential and accelerate your journey in the UK. Whether you’re looking to advance your professional career through mentorship or gain real-world business insights on a study visit, our offerings provide the expertise, connections, and inspiration to help you thrive.

Mentorship programme

Accelerate your career with a year-long mentorship experience, combining group workshops, high-level networking, and one-to-one guidance from senior industry professionals.

Study visits

Experience the UK business landscape first-hand with tailored study visits to London, offering expert-led sessions, industry insights, and opportunities to connect with leading organisations and professionals.

Accelerate your career with mentorship and networking

The Next Generation Leaders mentorship programme

The Next Generation Leaders is a twelve-month mentorship programme offering a unique opportunity for ambitious professionals to benefit from knowledge, experience, and skills exchanges across generations and sectors.

This exclusive programme includes group workshops, high-level networking, and one-on-one mentoring sessions with accomplished senior industry professionals from the Swedish-British business community.

What’s included in the mentorship programme?

Four group workshops and seminars

Facilitated by the course director, bringing together mentors and mentees for collaborative learning.

Open to London-based mentees

Access to the Swedish-British business community and opportunities to build your professional brand.

One-to-one mentoring sessions

Personalised guidance and support from senior industry professionals, delivered face-to-face or virtually.

High-level networking

Ideal for professionals a few years into their career. Chamber members, including Young Professionals, enjoy discounted pricing.

How the programme helps you grow

• Accelerate your personal and professional development

• Gain unique insight into the London business community and culture

• Advance towards your career goals and aspirations

• Identify new areas of professional interest or career paths

• Develop new business skills, knowledge, and tools

• Grow your professional network

An invaluable 12-month accelerator

“The Next Generation Leaders Programme at the Swedish Chamber was an invaluable 12-month accelerator that supported my cross-cultural career development and leadership growth. Over the year, I had the opportunity to specifically work with my mentor to broaden my perspective on Anglo-Swedish collaboration in digital health and life sciences. The programme challenged me to think globally, connect across cultures, and explore new approaches to leadership. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to grow their skills in an international context.”

Jake Marshall, Head of Life Sciences and Public Sector Partnerships, Data for R&D, NHS England

Invaluable in educating me on differences and widening my outlook

"It has been a true honour to be the only mentor on every annual programme since its inception 9 years ago and to make connections with fantastic mentees and fellow mentors. Having many years’ experience as an M&A lawyer in the City and Co-founded the first law UK law firm to not record time or have hourly rates, I have been able to advise on many aspects of career development including entrepreneurship and innovation that do not typically go hand in hand with lawyers. Meeting people at earlier stages of their careers and from different backgrounds outside of a formal work setting has been invaluable in educating me on differences and widening my outlook."

Richard Hildebrand, Co-Founder, TandonHildebrand

A great chance to help the next generation flourish

"I strongly recommend this programme, both for mentees and mentors. As a qualified executive coach I have been really impressed by the way the programme balances one-to-one mentoring with broader networking. For the mentee it means they get the chance of in-depth mentoring, whilst also being able to network with their fellow mentees and other mentors. For the mentors, it's a great chance to help the next generation flourish - which can be hugely rewarding."

Mark Prisk, Former Business and Housing Minister & MP

This experience has imparted invaluable skills that I am eager to apply on my professional path

Participating in the Next Generation Leaders programme has significantly enriched my early career journey. The programme's dynamic structure, fostering both group discussions with mentees and mentors, along with personalised one-on-one sessions, proved particularly beneficial. These tailored interactions allowed me to delve into specific areas where I sought guidance. A pivotal lesson I learned is the importance of embracing opportunities without hesitation. This mindset of saying "yes" to new challenges, as emphasised by the programme, is a principle I now prioritise, confident that it will catalyse my ongoing professional growth.”

Annabel Daisley

Discussing potential changes in my professional career

“I cherished the opportunity of having an ally, to whom I could turn to for advice, as well as discussing potential changes in my professional career. The ability to air career choices and opportunities with someone more experienced than yourself and with your best interest in mind was very empowering.”

Lucas Fernström, Regional Vice President, Salesforce, Mentee

A good investment in yourself

“I would highly recommend the programme as it is a great opportunity to have someone to discuss personal and professional goals with whilst getting guidance and motivation doing so. It is a good investment in yourself for your future developments.”

Anna Tranchell, Event Marketing Manager, Redbull, Mentee

An environment to learn from each other

"This was a unique opportunity to get access to such qualified mentors for young professionals. It was a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds that really provided an environment to learn from each other and grow professionally."

William Ranby, Management Consultant, Accenture, Mentee

Great support to move forward in my career

"Having a mentor to discuss both strategic and situational topics with was great support to move forward in my career. Thanks to the close and open relationship my mentor and I created, I dared to ask those tricky questions which resulted in me daring to take extra steps in my position. The mentorship opened up more new relationships, in addition to my mentor, which has given inspiration and new knowledge."

Anna Rydberg, Sales Manager, Candela, Mentee

Putting knowledge into practice

"The programme was a really positive experience which has helped build my confidence. The thing that surprised me most, was that I was actually very familiar with all the topics we covered, but I wasn’t making enough time to really live them as part of my role. My mentor was not only helpful and insightful, but taught me the importance of putting knowledge into practice and supported me to do this – which has made a significant difference to my confidence, how I interact with my stakeholders and feel so much more positive about my career aspirations."

Caroline Denholm, Divisional Head of Communications for building operations, Skanska, Mentee

Great learning and networking opportunity for both mentees and mentors

"Participating in this programme is a great learning and networking opportunity for both mentees and mentors. We live for a fast-paced world and non-stop learning and collaboration needs to be top of the list for everyone. And this is a great, dynamic, welcoming place to do it. I have loved being one of the mentors and warmly recommend the programme to anyone who wants to be and achieve more."

Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, CEO, Katapult Partners & Director, Think Solutions

Good opportunity to expand your business network

"I want to recommend this programme as it is a good opportunity to expand your business network and meet interesting people. It is also well structured with highly relevant content. As a mentor, you have an opportunity to have engaging discussions with your mentee and make a difference in giving advice and steer. It is also an opportunity to develop yourself and get new experience from other businesses and people. For me, it has been refreshing meeting young professionals and to understand their view on things. Overall it was an enjoyable experience that I advise more people should try."

Patrik Högberg, Mentor, Novare Leadership Academy

Mentors 2025-2026

Richard Hildebrand

Co-Founder, TandonHildebrand

Richard Hildebrand specialises in all aspects of corporate work and in particular UK corporate finance transactions and UK and International mergers and acquisitions (both public and private). He is also experienced in other areas of corporate work including joint ventures, commercial contracts and general company advice. Richard has been particularly active in the Alternative Investment Market advising new entrants, listed companies and nominated advisers/brokers on a wide range of transactions across a variety of industry sectors.

Tania Tandon

Co-Founder, TandonHildebrand

Entrepreneur and co-Founder of TandonHildebrand - a legal and business advisory service firm. Learn more about the business at www.tandonhildebrand.com.

Erik Wenngren

Spintop Ventures

Erik is a co-Founder of Spintop Ventures, an EIF-backed Nordic seed-stage VC with 15 years of experience empowering software-based tech companies to drive sustainable transformational change. Erik has supported numerous early-stage companies across Europe including enjoying the full investment journey with several unicorns.

Prior to Spintop, Erik worked at senior level positions in the financial industry at BNP Paribas, SEB and Danske Bank managing over 100 IPO’s.

London-based Erik has an MBA from Columbia Business School and is a Fulbright Scholar.

Rachel Bridges

Alfa Laval UK

Rachel is the Managing Director of Alfa Laval UK & Ireland. Alfa Laval is a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact across industries such as energy, food, water, and marine.

Prior to joining Alfa Laval, Rachel worked for a diesel engine manufacturer in various roles in the marine segment and worked her way up from an admin role up to leading the global segment. She is American by birth, but has lived in the UK for 18 years and considers herself a hybrid.

Programme Director

Elisabet Vinberg Hearn

Co-founder Think Solutions & AI Forum Advisory Board member

Elisabet is a leadership strategist and business owner with extensive experience in how to build winning cultures and teams, facilitating change success with client organisations all around the world. She has co-written three multi-award-winning leadership books, including Amazon bestselling “The Leader’s Guide to Impact” (FT Publishing). Her 4^th book ‘Supercharged Leader: Develop your mind and skillset to deal with anything’ will be released by Pearson Business May 2024. Elisabet is a leading voice on future leadership, leading transformation, cultural differences in an international world, and inclusive and innovative business cultures.

Tailored study visits for Swedish schools and students

Study visits: discover the UK business landscape

Is your school planning its next study visit abroad? The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK offers study visits to London for Swedish schools seeking to learn more about the UK business environment. Our team provides expert insights into the business climate, company setup, and sector-specific opportunities.

Study visit packages

Half-day package

A focused introduction to UK business - insightful, interactive, and expertly guided.

£550 + VAT

Welcome session at the Chamber’s Marylebone offices
Presentation on the UK business landscape by SCC UK experts
Guest speaker from the Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden, or a partnering organisation

Email your booking

Full-day package

A full immersion in London’s business world - learn, connect, and experience the UK in action.

£800 + VAT

Morning session at the Chamber’s offices with sector-aligned speakers
Afternoon visit to a London school or company (e.g., University College London, Securitas UK headquarters)
Lunch and/or light nibbles available on request (invoiced separately)

Email your booking

All packages are tailored to the interests of your group, with speakers from diverse industry backgrounds.

Ready to invest in your development?

Contact us today to learn more about our mentorship programme and study visit packages. Unlock your UK potential with SCC UK.

Oscar Welén

Business Development & Operations Executive

oscar.welen@scc.org.uk