Welcoming three new members to the SCC UK Board
10 June 2026
On 10 June 2026, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK held its 119th Annual General Meeting, formally electing three new members to its Board of Directors: Nadine Allen, Country Head UK – Ericsson, Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director – Saab UK, and Karen O’Rourke, Managing Director UK – H&M.
Bringing senior experience from technology, defence and retail, the new Board Members add perspectives from three of Sweden’s most established international brands in the UK.
Adine Grate, Chair of the SCC UK Nomination Committee, comments:
“We are delighted to welcome Nadine, Andy, and Karen to the Board. The Chamber now has a record presence of senior leadership, such as CEOs and MDs, which further strengthens the way we serve Swedish–British business. Just as important, it is the mix of experiences and perspectives around the table that really matters – and these additions will help us continue to support our members in the best possible way.”
“As connectivity becomes ever more critical, I’m pleased to support the SCC UK in helping Swedish and British businesses make the most of the digital opportunities ahead,” says Nadine Allen, Ericsson, underlining how central connectivity has become to every sector.
Reflecting the defence and security perspective, Andy Fraser notes that joining the Board is an opportunity to bring Saab UK’s experience into the Chamber’s work, describing himself as “honoured to join the SCC UK Board and to bring Saab UK’s perspective on security, innovation, and long-term partnerships to the Chamber’s discussions.”
From a retail and consumer angle, Karen O’Rourke highlights both H&M’s long-standing role in the UK market and the importance of sustainability and customer focus. She looks forward to helping the Chamber “connect retailers, brands and growth businesses” that want to build “a more sustainable and customer-focused future.”
The newly elected Board Members succeed the previous representatives from their respective companies. The Chamber extends a warm thank you to Katherine Ainley, former Ericsson representative, Malin Svahn, former Saab UK representative, and Henrik Nordvall, former H&M representative, for their dedication to the Chamber and its members.
