“It has been an honour to work with an incredible network of members, partners, colleagues, and friends who all share a passion for strengthening the ties between Sweden and the Netherlands. Together, we have grown the Chamber into a dynamic hub where business and community meet — a place where ideas are exchanged, collaborations are born, and lifelong connections are made. I feel very proud and confident that the Chamber is at a very good place, we have been working hard together to set up a solid organisation with a fantastic Board, Committees, company commitments and support and member engagement.
A big thank you all for the fantastic collaboration and confidence throughout my years at the Chamber it really has been an honour. I am very pleased that Petra Zachrisson Beets will succeed me as CEO from September 1, 2025 and wish her lots of success in the new role. With her vision, energy, and commitment, I am convinced that the Chamber will continue to grow and thrive in the years ahead.” 

- Kerstin Gerlagh, CEO Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Photo credits: Hans-Olof Utsi/imagebank.sweden.se

Over the course of two intense days, between 19-20 August, Kiruna Church was moved to its new location between the cemetery and the new City center. The relocation, which is part of the extensive urban transformation in Kiruna, was carried out as planned and without complications.

The church, which weighs 672.4 tons and measures 40 meters in width, was transported in its entirety over two days, from August 19–20, along a specially adapted five-kilometer-long route. This move is a unique event that has garnered significant attention both nationally and internationally. Thousands of visitors gathered along the route and at the Town square, where LKAB offered music, interviews, and reflections on the church’s significance.