The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, together with member company Mercuri Urval and the remaining Nordic Chambers of Commerce in China: The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in China, The Norwegian Business Association, and The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China warmly invites you to join this hybrid event featuring a first-hand presentation of the 2025 Human Capital Survey, followed by an exclusive panel discussion with industry leaders from each participating country.
Every year, Mercuri Urval, in partnership with SwedCham China, spearheads the Human Capital Survey to uncover valuable insights into the workforce landscape. This year, we are excited to announce an expanded initiative, collaborating with DCCC, FinnCham China, and the NBA to reach a broader audience within the vibrant Nordic business community in China.
Join us for an enlightening Executive Seminar where we will reveal the survey results and explore essential people and organization strategies that can empower companies to align with their business goals and achieve outstanding results.
We welcome Nordic HQs to join us online to gain insights into recent developments in China.
We will address topics including:
- Projected salary increases for 2026 and the impact of the current economic situation on organizational and people decisions
- Key challenges and opportunities for Nordic companies in light of China's economic shifts
- The effects of localization and others major trends
We have invited leaders from various industry sectors and representatives of different Nordic business communities to share their insights on "Fueling Business Success: A Strategic Approach to Talent and Organizational Excellence."
The Executive Panel will feature distinguished leaders from leading Nordic companies, including:
Panelists:
- Mr. Alain Lefranc, Vice President Holding Greater China, Atlas Copco (China) Investment Co. Ltd.
- Mr. Alexandre Licina, President Greater China, Linak China
- Ms. Cindy Chiu, General Manager Asia Pacific, Stokke
- Mr. Vesa Mäkelä, Country Manager of China Operations, Norsepower
Moderator:
Ms. Mira Lioleva, Leadership & Organizational Advisory Lead, Greater China, Mercuri Urval China
Date
28 January (Wednesday), 2026
Time
16:00 - 20:30, Beijing Time
Agenda:
16:00 – 16:30 Registration & Check-in
16:30 – 17:15 Human Capital Survey Results Presentation and Q&A
17:15 – 17:30 Coffee Break
17:30 – 18:30 Executive Panel Discussion
18:30 – 18:45 Q&A & Wrap up session
18:45 – 20:30 Networking & Mingle
*The agenda and speakers are subject to change or modifications.
Language:
English
Price:
Member Ticket Offline: 250 CNY
Non-member Ticket Offline: 400 CNY
Member Ticket Online: 150 CNY
Non-Member Ticker Online: 200 CNY
*Each offline ticket includes coffee, drinks (wine and soft drinks), and canapés
Venue:
Offline in Shanghai (TBD)
Online via Zoom
The meeting link will be shared one day before the event to your email inbox
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend a seminar for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than five business days prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the ticket costs.
Fapiao (VAT Invoice)
Apply fapiao when purchasing a ticket, by inputting the Chinese entity name and tax ID (if the title is wrong, you will be unable to receive the Fapaio). Make sure your IT has whitelisted the domain "XX@hlzrkj.xyz. E-Fapiao will be sent to your e-mail within 7 days after completed event (check spam folder). If the fapiao can not be received, please provide an alternative email or contact finance@swedcham.cn.
Agenda
16
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16
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16
30
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17
15
Human Capital Survey Results Presentation + Q&A
Mira Lioleva17
15
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17
30
17
30
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18
30
Executive Panel Discussion
Lefranc Alain•Cindy Chiu•Alexandre Licina•Vesa Mäkelä18
30
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18
45
18
45
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20
30
Human Capital Survey Results Presentation + Q&A
Speakers
Mira Lioleva
Mercuri Urval (Shanghai) Enterprise Consultants Co., Ltd.Mira leads the management consultant practice with focus on leadership and organizational advisory for Mercuri Urval Greater China from its Shanghai office and extends supports to clients in the APAC region. She works closely with clients in segments like Mobility, Industrial, Technology, consumer and Life Sciences – Medical Devices.
Mira specializes in M&A integration, strategy implementation, and change management, focusing on leadership and organizational effectiveness, including people and process development, coaching, and mentoring. She helps organizations effectively execute their business strategy in the Chinese market through results-driven interventions in organizational and team effectiveness, process optimization, and leadership advisory. Additionally, she is a trusted advisor to the management boards of MNC subsidiaries operating in China.
Mira brings 25 years of corporate experience in maritime transportation, international supply chain, logistics, operations in consumer electronics, and business services. With 17 years in China, she has deep exposure to the APAC region, including countries like South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Executive Panel Discussion
Speakers
Lefranc Alain
Vice President Holding Greater China of Atlas Copco (China) Investment Co Ltd
Cindy Chiu
General Manager Asia Pacific at Stokke
Alexandre Licina
President Greater China of Linak China
Vesa Mäkelä
Country Manager of China Operations at NorsepowerSpeakers
Lefranc Alain
Vice President Holding Greater China of Atlas Copco (China) Investment Co Ltd
More Information
Lefranc
Alain
Vice President Holding Greater China of Atlas Copco (China) Investment Co Ltd
Cindy Chiu
General Manager Asia Pacific at Stokke
Alexandre
Licina
President Greater China of Linak China
Mira Lioleva
Mercuri Urval (Shanghai) Enterprise Consultants Co., Ltd.
Mira leads the management consultant practice with focus on leadership and organizational advisory for Mercuri Urval Greater China from its Shanghai office and extends supports to clients in the APAC region. She works closely with clients in segments like Mobility, Industrial, Technology, consumer and Life Sciences – Medical Devices.
Mira specializes in M&A integration, strategy implementation, and change management, focusing on leadership and organizational effectiveness, including people and process development, coaching, and mentoring. She helps organizations effectively execute their business strategy in the Chinese market through results-driven interventions in organizational and team effectiveness, process optimization, and leadership advisory. Additionally, she is a trusted advisor to the management boards of MNC subsidiaries operating in China.
Mira brings 25 years of corporate experience in maritime transportation, international supply chain, logistics, operations in consumer electronics, and business services. With 17 years in China, she has deep exposure to the APAC region, including countries like South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Vesa Mäkelä
Country Manager of China Operations at Norsepower
Sponsors and Partners
Co-Organizer
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China
DCCC is a non-profit organization consisting of shoestring businesses to MNCs, individual and student members. Its aim is to provide networking and knowledge sharing opportunities for Danes and other nationalities relevant to Denmark and China.
http://dccc.com.cn/
Corporate Gold Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Gold Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
Corporate Silver Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Silver Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
