“As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we reflect on the mindset that drives the success of Swedish companies, both in Hungary and around the world. Swedish businesses have demonstrated that lasting success is rooted in values such as trust, transparency, inclusiveness, and long-term thinking,” says Márta Böddi, the director of the SCCH.

These principles, combined with continuous innovation and a strong sense of social responsibility, remain key to resilience and competitiveness, she says. The chamber serves as a professional platform where members can connect, share knowledge, and grow together, whatever their background.

As part of “Team Sweden” in Hungary, SCCH works with the Embassy of Sweden and the Svenska Institutet (Swedish Institure) to strengthen the visibility of Swedish companies, Böddi notes.

“Advocacy is a central focus of our work. We engage in policy dialogue and build relationships with decision-makers in both the public and private sectors.

Often in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden, the EU Chambers, and other business chambers, we promote the interests of our members and help facilitate new opportunities,” she explains.

Building on a Legacy

“We are grateful for the partnerships, trust, and community that have brought us this far, and we look forward to building on this legacy in the years to come,” Böddi adds.

The chamber officially marked its stepping into its fourth decade with an event hosted by the Swedish Embassy on Thursday, Nov. 14.

SCCH also launched a dedicated anniversary publication, a collection of stories, achievements, and reflections from three decades of Swedish–Hungarian collaboration.

Speaking at the event and reflecting on the pamphlet, Ambassador of Sweden to Hungary, Diana Madunic said, “For me, this publication represents much more than a historical review. It shows what Sweden stands for in practice: trust, equality, long-term thinking and cooperation. But it also shows how these values are translated into concrete development here in Hungary.”

Roland Jakab, the president of the Swedish chamber, added, “This publication fills me with pride. I’m proud of what our members have achieved here in Hungary over the past 30 years, and how much they’ve contributed to the country’s economic growth.”

The anniversary celebration featured several keynote speakers, including Katarina Bjelke, director general of the Swedish Research Council, who spoke about the strength of the Swedish innovation system.

Irén Márta, managing director of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary, discussed sustainability in times of crisis, reminding guests that it is no longer an abstract concept, but essential to business’ ability to succeed.

A panel discussion led by György Nagy (vice president of SCCH, and country manager at Sigma Technology Hungary), Ákos Erdős (CEO, Paprika Studios), Dávid Illés (managing director, Volvo Hungária Kft.), Péter Szatmári (Hipa), and Péter Tóth (head of commercial for Hungary, Bulgaria, and Kazakhstan at Electrolux) reflected on how these concepts can be implemented in real-life business practices.

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