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Swedish Business Footprint in the North West 2025

30 April, 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

The Swedish Business Footprint in the North West event is part of our ongoing series exploring the role Swedish businesses play in driving regional growth across the UK.


Join us for an insightful afternoon in Manchester to discover the impact of Swedish enterprises in the region, hear inspiring success stories, and network with industry leaders. Whether you’re curious about the business landscape or looking to connect with key players, this event is free of charge and open to all – secure your spot today!


The North West Region


With a population of 7.3 million and home to some 266,000 businesses, the North West of England has the UK’s third largest regional economy, after London and the South East. Traditionally strong in manufacturing, digital transformation is one of the key drivers for the North West, with life sciences, financial and business services, energy, and advanced engineering as some of the main sectors. The region is today one of the UK’s top three destinations for foreign direct investments. How are Swedish businesses contributing to this development? And why are businesses looking to the North West when choosing where to invest in the UK?


Agenda

Registration - Coffee and tea

 

Welcoming address

Annette Borén, North West Chapter Chair, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK


Opportunities in the North West

Andrea Winders, Head of Life Sciences, MIDAS

Ben Russell, Deputy Head of Freeports and Investment Zones, Department for Business and Trade

Victoria Hincks, Invest & Internationalisation – Health and Life Sciences

 

Unlocking Potential: How Technology Transforms Learning & Employment

Frank Suttie, Director, Freeths

Will Stoddart, GTM Manager UK, Sana Labs

Andy Beaden, In4 Group


People and Talent 

Marc Clarke, Head of Service Operations, Aira

Nancy Sadler, Senior Brand Manager, Essity UK

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Andy Beaden

Chaiman and Founder

In4.0 Group

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Annette Borén

SCC UK North West Chapter Chair

BRE

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Marc Clarke

Head of Service Operations

Aira

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Victoria Hincks

Invest & Internationalisation - Health and Life Sciences

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Ben Russell

Deputy Head of Freeports and Investment Zones

Department for Business and Trade

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Nancy Sadler

Senior Brand Manager

Essity

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Will Stoddart

GTM Manager UK

Sana Labs

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Frank Suttie

Director

Freeths

Keynote Speaker

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Andrea Winders

Head of Life Sciences

MIDAS Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency

Keynote Speaker

Host Partner

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Partners

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Location

Freeths

Freeths, 6th Floor, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M2 3BD

Delegate

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Jan Ståhlberg

Founder & Managing Partner

Trill Impact

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Emmie Jones

Partner

White & Case

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

David Samuelson

Partner

Nordic Capital

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Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.

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