SweCham is excited to invite our members and friends to join us at our upcoming SweCham Business Connect in May with the National Board of Trade Sweden, on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, from 17:30 to 21:00, at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.
We are delighted to announce our special guest speaker, Mr. Anders Ahnlid, the Director-General of the National Board of Trade Sweden. In his role, Mr. Ahnlid plays a pivotal part in shaping Sweden's trade policy and fostering international economic relations. This evening, therefore, offers attendees to directly engage with Mr. Ahnlid and other business members, partners, and friends in Thai-Scandinavian and international community.
Join fellow members and friends at this event in the heart of Bangkok to connect with experts and entrepreneurs from Thailand's international business community.
Registration will be closed on Friday, 25 May 2025 at 23.59 or as soon as it's fully booked.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Time: 17:30 – 21:00
Venue: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Registration Fees
🎟️ SweCham Members: 900 THB
🎟️ Supporting Organisations Members: 900 THB
🎟️ Non-Members: 1200 THB
🎟️ Students: 600 THB
*Prices include cocktail food, alcoholic drinks, and free-flow soft drinks.
**No cancellations 48 hrs before the event. No-shows will be invoiced.
We are delighted to announce our special guest speaker, Mr. Anders Ahnlid, the Director-General of the National Board of Trade Sweden. In his role, Mr. Ahnlid plays a pivotal part in shaping Sweden's trade policy and fostering international economic relations. This evening, therefore, offers attendees to directly engage with Mr. Ahnlid and other business members, partners, and friends in Thai-Scandinavian and international community.
Join fellow members and friends at this event in the heart of Bangkok to connect with experts and entrepreneurs from Thailand's international business community.
Registration will be closed on Friday, 25 May 2025 at 23.59 or as soon as it's fully booked.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Time: 17:30 – 21:00
Venue: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Registration Fees
🎟️ SweCham Members: 900 THB
🎟️ Supporting Organisations Members: 900 THB
🎟️ Non-Members: 1200 THB
🎟️ Students: 600 THB
*Prices include cocktail food, alcoholic drinks, and free-flow soft drinks.
**No cancellations 48 hrs before the event. No-shows will be invoiced.
Location
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
78 Soi Tonson Lumpini Pathumwan Bangkok, Thailand 10330 (MAP)
78 Soi Tonson Lumpini Pathumwan Bangkok, Thailand 10330 (MAP)
Date and Time
Tuesday, 27 May 2025,
17:00 – 21:00
17:00 – 21:00
Event Programme
17:30 – 18:00
Registration Opens
18:00 – 18:05
Welcoming remarks from the SweCham President
18:05 – 18:30
Special session from Mr. Anders Ahnlid, the Director-General of the National Board of Trade Sweden.
18:30 – 21:00
Networking and Mingle
Speaker Introduction
Anders Ahnlid
Director-General of Sweden’s National Board of Trade
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born 6 July 1960 in Vetlanda, Sweden
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020 - Present Director General, National Board of Trade
2016 –2020 Ambassador of Sweden to Finland
2013 – 2016 Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the EU
2011 – 2013 Ambassador of Sweden to the OECD and to the UNESCO, Paris
2005 – 2011 Director-General for Trade, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
2004 – 2005 Minister, Head of the Trade and Economic Department, Embassy of Sweden, Washington DC
2000 – 2003 Deputy Director-General, Head of the Department for International Trade Policy, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
1998 – 2000 Director, Deputy Head of the Department for International Trade Policy, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
1995 – 1998 Counsellor, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OECD, Paris
1991 – 1995 First Secretary, Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the UN, Geneva
1987 – 1990 First Secretary, Trade Department, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
1986 – 1987 Trade Policy Analyst, National Board of Trade, Stockholm
EDUCATION
1984 University degree in Political Science and Economics, University of Lund
1984 – 1985 Graduate studies in international political economy, University of California, Los Angeles
Hotel Partner
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is a luxury and lifestyle hotel under the Kimpton brand, known for its boutique-style hospitality and emphasis on personal connections. It is located in the heart of Bangkok, blending contemporary sophistication with natural serenity. Nestled in Langsuan neighborhood, the hotel offers a lush green escape amidst the bustling city, with a design inspired by modern Thai culture and nature. The rooms and suites are thoughtfully designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, modern amenities, and a cozy, home like ambiance.
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