Dear Subscriber,

Looking back at my first newsletter as CEO from June 2020 where I wrote "it’s with humbled pride that I write this newsletter during my first day as the CEO", I feel equally humbled and proud, writing my last newsletter to you all, three years later.

During this period, in an environment when most Chambers of Commerce fought to remain relevant, SCCT not only survived but we doubled in size, moving from 18 corporate members to 36.

We delivered some 100 events and activities, engaged with a broader audience inside our member companies, connected 30+ members with potential partners and clients, delivered hundreds of hours of free consultancy services, hosted 500 guests at our PartyHQ, arranged golf coaching and specific company events, not to mention baking thousands of Swedish semla pastries, cinnamon buns, cooking 100kg of crayfish and dressing up in Lucia gowns.

I've had the best job in the world and it's with pride I hand over the reins on July 1st to my successor, Ms. Keli Yen 顏克莉 who presents herself below.

Thank you everyone for being part of our Swedish journey in Taiwan!

All the best // Fred 柏宜德

Hej! My name is Keli Yen 顏克莉 and I’m very happy to be succeeding Fredrik as your new CEO.

I am Swedish, Taiwanese, American and global. I have 25 years of experience developing organizations in business, non-profit, academic and government sectors, and I specialize in operationalizing sustainability.

I bring to the SCCT a strategy for developing partnerships between Swedish and Taiwanese organizations and individuals to collaborate on common challenges and opportunities.

I'm keen to meet each member and to discuss the issues that matter most to you and to your company. What potential do you see for developing your business sector? What initiative would you want to be part of that the chamber could support you on? My goal is to connect you with like-minded individuals and organizations so that we can make practical and scalable progress on focus areas.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is a place for achieving more through friendships and mutual support. I look forward to co-creating the future with you.

With respect and appreciation,

Keli Yen 顏克莉

My name is Alaska Litsberger (李愛佳）and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Project Coordinator of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Taipei.

With an academic background in European and Asian studies, I am deeply interested in the dynamic Swedish-Taiwanese relations, encompassing not only the business realm but also the experiences of individuals, expats and employees. I am here to offer my support and address any questions or requests you may have. Please feel free to reach out to me regarding ongoing projects, upcoming events, or any other matter of concern. Together, we can create a vibrant and fulfilling community for our esteemed members.

We welcome Jason Ho and TLI to the Chamber as Corporate Bronze members!

International outlook determines how big your world is; language determines how close we are.

Learning a language opens a window. TLI believes that learning a language is the best way we cross cultures and build a new world that truly understands each other and is open and inclusive.

TLI's mission is to use language to connect the world, with professional and systematic teaching, so that everyone can speak in the shortest time.

TLI combines new types of language education technology to practice the three educational policies of “Teaching in accordance with aptitude”, “Education through fun” and “Learning to apply.” TLI's goal is not only to promote Chinese language learning, but also to establish cultural connections through language learning and achieve something meaningful to the world.

As this Podcast very much relates to SCCT and your CEO's approach to leadership and business, we figured we'd include this.

We are now finalizing Team Sweden's annual Business Climate Survey. A digital launch is planned for end of June 2023 and physical presentation will take place this autumn, at the Joint Business Council in Stockholm.

Thank you to everyone who contributed with input to this report!