​​​​​​​About the award

The award was instituted to promote and support the success of Swedish companies operating in the American market. The company selected as the winner will be the main sponsor/keynote speaker at the Executive Forum (est. value up to $20,000). The winner will also gain publicity in SACC-USA's channels and receive a one-year membership in the umbrella organization.

​​​​​​​The SACC-USA Network

We are here to help your company find the right contacts to enter, access and expand on the U.S. market. Our mission is to facilitate and support trade, commerce, and investment between the U.S. and Sweden. As a member of SACC-USA, your company will belong to the 2nd largest European chamber of commerce in the U.S. You will gain access to our 20 locations covering 37 states, representing more than 1250 corporate and individual members. Our network is an exciting mix of entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, economic development organizations, government leaders and academia. Characterized by a truly entrepreneurial way of doing business, SACC-USA is a key in stimulating new business relations between Sweden and the U.S.–in both directions. We do this through effective industry-specific events and programs, trade missions, business matchmaking and lots of networking.

Our esteemed SACC-USA Business Award jury panel comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in American and Swedish business landscapes. These senior experts bring a wealth of knowledge from working with companies in the challenging arena of foreign markets. Their collective expertise ensures a thorough and well-informed evaluation process, making the SACC-USA Business Award a hallmark of excellence in recognizing Swedish achievements on U.S. soil.

Adrian Millen
Board of Directors
SACC San Fransisco
Private Wealth Advisor BMO Wealth Management

André Persson
Jury Chair
President and Chairman of the Board
SACC Houston
PR Professional, Author and Writer

Anna Delin
Programme Manager
Vinnova

Anna Throne-Holst
President
SACC New York

Charlotte Kramer
Ex-Officio
Commercial Officer
Embassy of Sweden

Daniel Kjellén
Founder and CEO
Megamore Venture Advisors

Gary Bruce
Managing Partner
Prosperity Developers International

Hans Janzon
Chairman of the Board
SACC San Diego

Joakim Cederlund President and Chairman of the Board
SACC Texas
Partner
​​​​​​​Prosperity Developers International

Karin Hammar 
​​​​​​​CEO 
SACC USA

Per Cedergren
Incoming chair
SACC USA
CEO and Managing Partner
Cimplement INC.

Peter Fellman
Editor in Chief
Dagens industri

Sofia Arkelsten  
Senior Director
Hallvarsson & Halvarsson

Your nomination is appreciated!

Thank you for nominating a company for the Business Award 2024. The winner of the award will be presented during Executive Forum 2024.

​​​​​​​Contact:

Anders Wiman Eriksson: [email protected] 

Business Award Nomination 2023

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