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SwedCham Shanghai are glad to invite our newest Gold Partner Polestar, together with Asia Perspective, for a breakfast seminar about how Nordic companies can lead the way in sustainable supply chains and how to reach the Chinese consumer with a Nordic value-based offering.
Polestar is committed to sustainability as a core value, and leading by example in having high transparency throughout the entire supply chain, publishing the full life-cycle-impact of the vehicle from raw materials to operations and setting highly ambitious targets for carbon neutrality. Asia Perspective works extensively with Nordic companies to establish transparency in supply chains and getting ready for a future with higher demands across industries.
Topics will include:
- The story of Polestar: Why is sustainability a core value for the brand?
- How to implement high ambitions of sustainability into concrete initiatives globally and in China?
- How to make sustainable key choices for design and choice of materials?
- What is next with Project 0 and the upcoming Polestar 3?
- How are other companies acting to secure sustainable supply chains and compete successfully in China?
- What can we expect for 2022 in Chinese policies, supply chain shifts and demand for sustainable solutions?
Join this event to discover the building of sustainable brands while experiencing amazing cars and networking with members and guests. After the seminar, you will have the unique chance to win an extended 48 hour test-drive! Kindly note that Chinese drivers license is required for test driving in the PRC.
About Polestar
Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Polestar designs and manufacturers electric performance vehicles, harnessing performance and cutting-edge technology. Sustainability lies at the heart of what Polestar is, where the brand is determined to improve the society we live in by accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility.
About Asia Perspective
Asia Perspective is a Nordic management consultancy, helping clients be successful in Asia within Supply chain, market growth, operations and M&A. Asia Perspective works extensively with helping companies take the right decisions in their supply chain, implement change in their operations and take the lead in implementing strategies for sustainable growth.
Speakers
Nathan Forshaw, Polestar, VP APAC & CEO China
Chetan Kotur, Polestar, Head of Products APAC
Johan Annell, Asia Perspective, Partner
Date
January 13, 2022
Time
8:30 - 10:30
Price
100 RMB for Members
150 RMB for Non-Members
Price includes coffee, tea and light breakfast
Venue
Polestar Space, Kerry Center Jing'an, Shanghai
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend an event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the event 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 Jonatan@swedcham.cn.
Agenda
08
30
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09
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09
00
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09
05
09
05
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09
40
Presentation by Polestar
Nathan Forshaw•Chetan Kotur09
40
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10
15
Presentation by Asia Perspective
Johan Annell10
15
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10
30
Presentation by Polestar
Speakers
Nathan Forshaw
President at Polestar China & Asia PacificNathan took on the responsibility of Strategy and Business Development with Polestar in 2017, leading the development and execution of Polestar’s new Go to Market strategy.
Starting from Nov of 2021, Nathan joins Polestar China and Asia Pacific as President, oversees the business development in China and APAC.
Chetan Kotur
Head of Products APAC at Polestar Automobile Sales Co., Ltd Shanghai BranchFrom 2017-2021, Chetan was the right-hand man of the CEO of Polestar - designing, creating and building the Polestar brand and company from the start. Before that, he was a Studio engineer in Volvo Cars Design Studio designing both Volvo and Polestar cars. Born in Hong Kong, of Indian heritage, with both British and Swedish citizenships, Chetan now lives in Shanghai as a truly global citizen.
Presentation by Asia Perspective
Speakers
Johan Annell
Partner at Asia PerspectiveJohan Annell manages the Beijing branch of Asia Perspective. His expertise is in business transformation, re-structuring, the tech sector and operations. Johan has long worked with large Swedish companies in enhancing operations, executing strategy and establishing partnerships in China. He is experienced in automotive, sustainable materials, industrial equipment, communications technology and industrial applications of IoT.
Johan is fluent in Mandarin, and has an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management from Chalmers University of Technology and a M.Sc. in Financial Economics from Gothenburg University.
Speakers
Chetan Kotur
Head of Products APAC at Polestar Automobile Sales Co., Ltd Shanghai Branch
More Information
Nathan took on the responsibility of Strategy and Business Development with Polestar in 2017, leading the development and execution of Polestar’s new Go to Market strategy.
Starting from Nov of 2021, Nathan joins Polestar China and Asia Pacific as President, oversees the business development in China and APAC.
Chetan Kotur
Head of Products APAC at Polestar Automobile Sales Co., Ltd Shanghai Branch
From 2017-2021, Chetan was the right-hand man of the CEO of Polestar - designing, creating and building the Polestar brand and company from the start. Before that, he was a Studio engineer in Volvo Cars Design Studio designing both Volvo and Polestar cars. Born in Hong Kong, of Indian heritage, with both British and Swedish citizenships, Chetan now lives in Shanghai as a truly global citizen.
Johan Annell
Partner at Asia Perspective
Johan Annell manages the Beijing branch of Asia Perspective. His expertise is in business transformation, re-structuring, the tech sector and operations. Johan has long worked with large Swedish companies in enhancing operations, executing strategy and establishing partnerships in China. He is experienced in automotive, sustainable materials, industrial equipment, communications technology and industrial applications of IoT.
Johan is fluent in Mandarin, and has an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management from Chalmers University of Technology and a M.Sc. in Financial Economics from Gothenburg University.
Sponsors and Partners
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.
PSU (China) Consulting Co., Ltd.
PSU was established 2006 and is one of the leading Security Consultancies in China that has the experience, insight and resources to help companies and organisations to deal with security related issues such as business intelligence, security audits, investigations and crisis management connected to corporate, brands and individuals.
http://www.psuchina.com.cn/
Scandic Far East Group
Scandic Foods Asia focuses on bringing healthy and delicious Scandinavian products to the Chinese and Asian market. From our Asian Distribution center in the Shanghai Free Trade zone and our Jiuting China distribution center we can supply top Scandinavian brands.
http://www.scandicfoodsasia.com/
