Roberto Rota
President
Atlas Copco Italia
General Manager
About Us
THE ITALIAN-SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOSVEZIA
The Italian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Assosvezia is an autonomous association open to companies, organizations and people interested in expanding their network of Swedish contacts in Italy.
The activities of this business network are aimed at Swedish companies, their employees and self-employed professionals in Italy. Assosvezia is recognized by Italian institutions and Unioncamere as a mixed Chamber of Commerce in Italy.
Over the years, Assosvezia, the Italian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, has grown and welcomed an increasing number of members who have joined as convinced supporters of Swedish values and best practices.
Assosvezia, the Italian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, is based in the centre of Milan and represents a wide network of Swedish multinational companies in Italy, Italian companies with interests in the Swedish market, freelance professionals, consultants and young professionals.
OUR MISSION
The Italian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Assosvezia seeks to:
- Provide member companies with a space in which to exchange views and meet with organizations that want to create business opportunities
- Convey Swedish best practices and the values of innovation, ethics, sustainability and quality of life, which are the essence of Swedish culture, to Italian institutions and the general public
- Raise awareness in Italy of Swedish culture and its traditions
- Promote trade between Italy and Sweden.
ACTIVITIES
The Italian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Assosvezia organizes numerous events during the year for companies and individual members that are part of its network.
Different types of events are held, but they are always focused on trade and the Swedish identity. The Chamber wants to promote learnings about the labour market, equality and innovation through seminars, meetings with institutions and in-depth studies on economics and finance.
Assosvezia has organized St. Lucia celebrations in Milan since 1995, with a concert open to the public and a very exclusive Gala Dinner. Midsummer celebrations have also been held since 2015.
OUR HISTORY
All the stages and successes that have helped Assosvezia grow over the decades:
1968
The association, Assosvezia, was set up in Milan
1990
The Italian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce was founded
1993
The Italian-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Assosvezia merged into a single entity
1995
Assosvezia organized the Swedish St. Lucia celebrations in Italy for the first time with a choir from Sweden which performed in a concert in the Milan Cathedral square
2008
1st edition of the Swedish Excellency Award
2014
Assosvezia adopted a Code of Ethics which all its members are required to sign
2015
Assosvezia celebrated Midsommar in Italy for the first time
2016
The Royal Couple, H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and H.R.H. Prince Daniel, accompanied by the Swedish Minister of Upper Secondary Education and Adult Education and Training, Anna Ekström, in Milan for an official visit, met the members of the Assosvezia Council and attended the traditional St. Lucia Gala dinner
2018
50th Anniversary of the founding of Assosvezia, celebrated with the exhibition “Swedish Excellence in Italy” at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan
2018
First edition of the Assosvezia CSR Award
2019
The new Assosvezia website is launched!
SWEDISH INSPIRATIONS
3 iconic Swedish people, from the present and the past, who inspire us regarding respect for the environment, business and people
GRETA THUNBERG
(2003) Climate and environmental activist. At just 16, she has managed to raise awareness of the current climate and environmental crisis with the #FridaysForFuture movement
INGVAR KAMPRAD
(1926 –2018) Entrepreneur, founder of IKEA in 1943. He created a new business model by promoting an inclusive work environment where people have the same opportunities for growth
ASTRID LINDGREN
(1907–2002) Author of the novel Pippi Longstocking, she had a strong sense of compassion for humanity, fighting against oppression and supporting children's rights
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND CODE OF ETHICS
Consult the Articles of Association and the Code of Ethics of Assosvezia
THE COUNCIL-BORD OF DIRECTORS
Only representatives of Swedish companies in Italy can be elected to the Assosvezia Council
Giovanna Ardoino
Vice President
SKF Industrie
Welfare Policies & People Care Coordinator | Honorary Consul General at Swedish Honorary Consulate in Turin
Jenny Rahm
Vice President
Mercuri International
Managing Director
Marco Multari
Treasurer
SSAB Swedish Steel
Managing Director
Alessandro Aquilio
Councilor
IKEA Group
Country Communication & Sustainability Manager
Davide Cattaneo
Councilor
Alfa Laval Italia
Sales Director
Giovanni Dattoli
Councilor
Volvo Trucks Italia
Managing Director
Marco Depaoli
Councilor
Gunnebo Italia
Country Manager
WORKING GROUPS
In 2013 we created several Working Groups within the Chamber which aim to support the development of new projects, events and activities.
The Working Groups involve our members who want to actively participate in the life of the Chamber.
EVENTS
Planning and implementation of the Assosvezia events calendar
- Giovanna Ardoino
- Pietro Buccarelli
- Cristina Gmeiner
- Stefano Meloni
- Jenny Rahm
- Giovanna Spadoni
MARCOM & RELATIONS WITH MEMBERS
Visibility, communication strategies, involvement of members and search for new ones
Alessandro Aquilio
Loredana Colianni
Paolo d’Ammassa
Marco Depaoli
Giuliana Massimino
Kristofer Svartling
Giuliana Rosset
Andrea Savoia
Giuseppina Zoccali
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Recognition, promotion and encouragement of companies' CSR activities
Mauro Beretta
Amelie Franchin
Giorgio Spadoni
Gabriele Tanzi-Mira
Antonio Tubiolo
SWEDISH INSTITUTIONAL NETWORK IN ITALY
JOIN US!
More than 90 companies have already chosen to join our Italian-Swedish business network. Take advantage of all the opportunities that our community can offer you, join Assosvezia now!