The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. CONFERENCE PROGRAM October 9, 2003 The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 New York City Telephone (212) 838 5530, Fax (212) 755 7953 www.saccny.org We are very thankful to our We are very thankful to our Sponsors Sponsors Heimbold Foundation Heimbold Foundation IKEA North America IKEA North America OPEN: The Small Business Network from OPEN: The Small Business Network American Express from American Express Pillsbury Winthrop LLP The Swedish Export Association Pillsbury Winthrop LLP The Swedish Export Association Gift Sponsors Gift Sponsors Aquavit Aquavit Face Stockholm Face Stockholm General Atlantic Partners General Atlantic Partners iittala, Inc. iittala, Inc. InStyle Magazine InStyle Magazine Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley Pepsi Cola Company Pepsi Cola Company Working Mother Media Inc. Working Mother Media Inc. World of Hope International World of Hope International "Women Leaders in the 21st Century" On behalf of The Swedish-American Chamber of About SACC New York Commerce in New York, we are delighted to have you join us for our First Annual Swedish-American Executive Women's Conference. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a private membership organization, founded in 1906. As Since 1906 the Chamber has served as a unique and effec- the first and leading Swedish-American Chamber, tive platform for networking within the Swedish-American SACC New York provides a vast array of services, aimed business community. As the first female President of the at promoting and advancing business relations Chamber, one of my priorities has been to initiate this con- between the U.S. and Sweden. ference where outstanding women from Sweden and the US come together to compare notes, and share respective By levering from its unique network and longstanding economic and cultural strengths. Swedish-American business related experience, SACC New York is well positioned to assist and facilitate in var- This Conference is a timely opportunity to address the new ious business matters. challenges and increasing opportunities that women will One of the most important features of SACC New York encounter as leaders in the 21st century. The network that is is the strength derived from its members. Industry lead- forged today will harness the collective power of our talent, ers, business executives, lawyers, bankers, as well as an energy, and vision, and further our interest in the challeng- impressive number of entrepreneurs are actively ing times that lie ahead. engaged in the network. The focus is to give members a promotional platform with high visibilty and to provide We are proud to present so many brilliant and qualified expert consulting services. speakers. The collective accomplishments of these execu- tive women across a wide array of industries, are truly Annually, SACC New York hosts a number of exclusive events including conferences, informal seminars, week- remarkable. Individually, they are leading authorities in their long delegations, sports events, traditional Swedish fields of expertise, and their experiences will ensure that the events, and black-tie galas.traditional Swedish events, panel discussions will be both dynamic and constructive. and black-tie galas. The Chamber would like to welcome all of our guests, and also thank our sponsors for allowing our goals to become reality. We are confident that today's experiences will be enlightening, productive as well as enjoyable. Sincerely, Renée Lundholm President Participants O The Swedish-American Executive Women’s Conference Odelfelt, Christina A. Pepsi Cola Company Otterback, Charlotta Pillsbury Winthrop LLP P For 97 years The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has proved itself unprecedented in Parenti, Maureen Thule, Inc recognizing unique opportunities that enhance an Petersen, LeeAnn Volvo Group North America ever-growing Swedish-American business community. S As an initiative to further strengthen trade between Sweden and the U.S., the Chamber is hosting this annu- Sclafani, Thomas M. OPEN: The Small Business Network and American Express al Swedish-American Executive Women's Conference. Soffer, Martha Women’s Business Center Stephens, Debra Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications The Conference will bring together key women execu- Svancar, Helena Enskilda Securities tives from diverse businesses for the purpose of: T ~Expanding opportunities at senior corporate levels for Terry, Kelli Waldorf=Astoria Swedish and American women Thorsén, Marianne Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Tufvesson Shuck, Maria Mannheimer Swartling ~Understanding the issues which impede women's Tulin, Lars Dagens Industri success in top corporate positions V ~Strengthening the management and leadership Vezzetti, Amy Pfizer capabilities of women in business Vesterback, Marianne Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Vloitos, Rayanna Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ~Promoting, supporting and mentoring women for senior leadership W Westerlund, Ann-Christine Westmusa ~Providing an opportunity to become better acquaint- Westin, Elisabeth ed with other Swedish-American executive women in Westin, Monica an atmosphere conducive to the constructive Whittaker, Marie exchange of professional ideas Vieweg, Cecilia AB Electrolux Participants H Hanning, Donna Volvo Logistics North America, Inc. Master of Cermonies Hassel-Savitt, Inger Invest in Sweden Agency Hauge, Stephanie J. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Heimbold, Joanna Helm, Lisa Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Hjelt, Paola Fortune Magazine Hoffmeister, Tine Timi Copenhagen LLC J Jucciardi-Potter, Lorna Dewitt Stern Group K Kaplan, Lena White on White Katra, Hanah SEB Kelly Ennis, Debra Saab Cars USA Kohlmann, Susan Pillsbury Winthrop Joanna Heimbold L Joanna Heimbold recently started the design company Levander, Anna Pfizer Welliver * Thornton, which specializes in children’s rooms, but Lindberg, Sanna H&M, Hennes & Mauritz LLP her background is in the performing arts. From 1989 to 1997 Loman, Helena Wachovia Securities she performed with the New York group 'Instant Girl' at the Lombino, David In New York Magazine Public Theater, Lincoln Center, Dance Theater Workshop, DIA Lundholm, Renée SACC New York Center for the Arts, Naked Angels, Ensemble Studio Theater, La Mama and P. S. 122. M Ms. Heimbold continues to support the arts and has helped Madrick, Kate Scandinavian Airlines raise funds for the Atlantic Theater Company and Naked Manson, Madeleine Scandinavian Airlines Angels. She is also a board member of Urban Empire, an art Maresch, Montse IKEA North America and theater collective based in N.Y. and L.A. She is most pas- Marklund, Astrid ASM Development sionate about her work with Heimbold Foundation, which Meyers, Marjorie Volvo Group North America focuses on education and emotional well being of children. Moliteus, Christina COM Consulting Inc. Morris, Karen Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ms. Heimbold recently joined the board of Greenwich Mörk, Joanna Davis Polk & Wardwell Conservancy, a group aimed at preserving historical buildings on Todd's Point in Old Greenwich, CT. She has a BA and an N MS Ed. from Sarah Lawrence College. Nurmi, Rea Nyström, Susanne Poolia AB Participants Program A 8 - 8:30am Registration & coffee Ahlstrom, Diane Björn & Diane Ahlström Foundation Aldrin-Nilsson, Christina Enskilda Securities Welcoming remarks Almqvist, Kristina Thule, Inc Renée Lundholm, President The Swedish-American Chamber Arce Åkerblom, Myrna Coaching with Clarity of Commerce, Inc., New York B Conference introduction Joanna Heimbold, Master of Ceremonies Backlund, Kristina J. Walter Thompson Executive Women - US perspective Barnes, Lena Scandinavian Airlines Francine Moccio, Ph.D. Director of Institute Barslund Martesson, Mette Swedish News Inc for Women and Work, Cornell University Bermudez-Svankvist, Angeles The Public Dental Service in Stockholm Brandin, Charlotte World Childhood Foundation Executive Women - Swedish perspective Broadbent, Gunilla Synovate, Inc. Anna Bünger, Analyst NUTEK, the Swedish Business Development Agency Brown, Ulrika S. Advanced Business Group C Session 1 The economic empowerment of women through entrepreneurship Cafarella, Erika Axel Johnson Inc. Moderator: Ellyn Spragins, Editor-in-Large, Carter, Lynn American Scandinavian Foundation Fortune Small Business Magazine Carozzi, Ingrid SACC New York Csellak-Claeys, Nicky Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Martina Arfwidson, President Face Stockholm D Kerry Hatch, EVP and General Manager, OPEN: The Small Business Network from Dixon, Carole The New York Merchandise Mart American Express E Julie Livingston, Director of Corporate Communications Scholastic Engstrom, Ann-Charlotte Pillsbury Winthrop LLP Ennis, Wanda Harriet Mouchly-Weiss, Managing Partner Ekman, Ulrika Davis Polk & Wardwell Strategy XXI Group Eriksen, Vigdis Eriksen Translations Inc. Else-Marie Östling, President Xeeda, LLC F Francis, Andrea SEB 10:40am Coffee break Friberg, Anne G Gallagher, Jane Danske Bank Glover, Kelly Volvo Logistics North America, Inc. Göransson, Louise IKEA North America Else-Marie Östling is President and Founder of Session 2 Critical success factors for women in Xeeda, LLC, a leading consulting firm that has today's corporate environment produced results for clients that range from Moderator: Susan Kohlmann, Partner Fortune 50 companies to premier cultural Pillsbury Winthrop institutions. Ms. Östling is a recognized authority on IT and Business Process Change with over