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News from the director
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Change in DUCC staff
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New member
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain
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Dates for your diary
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Membership offers
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Council and Committees |
MBA Seminar - the true benefits of holding an MBA
On the 17th of May highly motivated members met up at The Sherlock Holmes Hotel to get  inspiration on what it means to take an MBA and the opportunities following graduation.
Although having complete different backgrounds and motivations to follow an MBA programme all four graduates agreed that the effort and cost of earning an MBA was all worth it.
The panel consisting of four MBA graduates, all from four of the top universities, answered all sorts of questions covering how to meet the admissions criteria to personal development during the programme. The panel consisted of:
- Amanda Tonsgaard, Principal at Langholm Capital
- Camilla Deichmann, Director of Evita Peroni
- Lars Kroijer, Founder of Holte Capital
- Thomas Horsman, Director of Heptagon Capital, |
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"I want to take this opportunity to officially congratulate you and your team on the excellent event I have attended with my colleague Oliver Norris and Pierre Bridel, who was there on behalf of Buckingham University. It was very nice to hear that almost everyone spoke the language of the soil and at last we really talked about business and culture. It is nice to see that people really enjoyed attending a meeting of this quality"
Dr Thierry R Dorfsman. |
"Just a short note to mention the May 17th event was great work by the Chamber!! - I, as a member and an individual, learnt immensely from the talk! So, congratulations and I hope to attend such useful events in the year ahead!".
Richard Paiva
Sales Manager
Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge |
Regional Event - another successful business lunch in Manchester
On the 19th of May 2006, members of the Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce once again had the opportunity to expand their business network regionally when the Chamber organised its third regional event of the year.
This most enjoyable lunch took place in the Observatory Suite at the Radisson SAS Manchester Airport with direct view of the runway. DUCC Council Member and General Manager of Danske Bank, Mr Henrik Hoffmann, was guest of honour and gave a presentation on the activities and future opportunities for Danske Bank in their strategy for expansion.
The support from local Danish and London based companies and organisations were stronger than ever.
Nordic Thursday Drinks - once again a popular event!
 This format has proven extremely popular with members, who meet at 7 pm at the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel for drinks and an opportunity to meet the Norwegian and Finnish Chambers as well as the DUCC members and their guests.
The next Nordic Thursday Drinks will be on the 29th of June and since this is the last dinks night before summer it will take place on the patio with Pimm's and strawberries. We look forward to seeing you all there. To sign up click here
Saxo Bank Opening Reception - new UK head office in Canary Wharf
 On the 8th of June 2006, new corporate member of the DUCC Saxo Bank, kindly invited all fellow members to join them at their opening reception of their new UK offices.
 Saxo Bank has build a brand new office of 1800 sqft (1700 sqm), which they just finished this spring, in the heart of Canary Wharf.
The new Saxo Bank office in London is run by Peter Klein, Director, Head of Saxo Bank UK.
During the reception famous pianist Niels Lan Doky enterained the many guests.
Joint Nordic Junior Event - Networking @ M1NT
On Wednesday the 14th of June 2006 the Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce hosted a Joint Nordic Junior Event where Birgitte Vosper from Purple Chair Events, a London based event management company, introduced a new way of networking called "speednetworking".
The event took place at the exclusive members-only club M1NT in Knightsbridge and close to 70 people participated in the event. The speednetworking proved to be great fun and an inspiring way to get new business contacts.
Before the speednetworking session started Birgitte Vosper and her business partner Duncan Richardson from JDI, a marketing company, gave some helpful hints on how to network successfully. |
Dear Members
Welcome to our summer issue of the DUCC Red Letter, which I am sure you will find to be of interest before you head off to your summer retreats.
First of all on Thursday the 13th of July 2006 we have planned a Grand Summer Cocktail Party on the outdoor terrace of the Royal Danish Embassy. The event will be a great opportunity to meet fellow members of the Chamber and enjoy a delicious summer buffet and drinks.
The last of our popular monthly Nordic Thursday Drinks before a summer break will take place on the 29th of June 2006. This time the drinks night will be on the patio of the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel where Pimm's, strawberries and canaés will be served. I hope to see as many of you as possible as these events truly are a great way to get new business contacts. The next Nordic Thursday Drinks will be on the 29th of September 2006. On the 8th of September 2006 we are proud to co-host with Royal Academy of Engineering and the Nordic Chambers of Commerce a Conference called: "A balanced Approach to Energy - The Nordic Experience" at the Royal Society. There will be a very distinguished group of speakers, including high-caliber experts from the Nordic countries and the UK. The conference will highlight the experience of the Nordic countries in the field of climate change control and renewable energy. Furthermore, on the 12th of October 2006 The Chamber will officially welcome the new Danish Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s, Mr Birger Riis-Joergensen. During dinner HE the Danish Ambassador and Mr Morten Albaek, responsible for stakeholder relations at Danske Bank, will engage in debate on the challenges and opportunities of globalisation from Denmark’s point of view.
During summer, the DUCC will undergo a change in staff as our consultant Eva Skytte has decided to return to Denmark from the 1st of June 2006 to finish her studies at Copenhagen Business School. In addition, I would like to welcome our new intern, Christian Meyn, who starts with us from Monday the 24th of July 2006. Christian will take over from Helene Tanhøj Pedersen who will finish her six month internship at the DUCC on the 28th of July 2006.
Finally it is my great pleasure to introduce new corporate member, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, which is a London based law firm with particular expertise in commercial property, insurance and reinsurance. You can read more about Reynolds Porter Chamberlain on page 6.
I look forward very much to seeing you at our future events and I wish you all a pleasant and relaxing summer!
Best regards,
Martin Mortensen Executive Director
Eva Skytte had her last working day at The Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce on the 31st of May 2006. The Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce will take this opportunity to thank her for her great effort during the two years of her employment at the DUCC. Eva Skytte has designed and developed our website, newsletter and databases and been a great ambassador of the DUCC. The Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce wishes her good luck with her studies at Copenhagen Business School and future career.
“I have had a wonderful time here in London and it is with mixed feelings I am saying goodbye. I will however still be in London for a little while, but will be moving back to Copenhagen later this year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are in the area (Copenhagen), my personal contact details can be obtained from the DUCC”
Eva Skytte
RPC is a 62 partner 500 strong full service commercial law firm operating across a number of industry sectors. We provide a trusted one-stop service to UK and international clients, working on projects spanning many  jurisdictions.
We enjoy and have a great track record in acting for Scandinavian and, in particular, Danish businesses operating in the UK in sectors as diverse as energy, transport, manufacturing and property investment.
We recently we moved our two London offices into Tower Bridge House on the rapidly developing eastern edge of City overlooking the Tower of London. The design of our new office – practical, efficient, open and transparent inside and out – is no coincidence. It’s a powerful reflection of how we do business. Our working style is open and straightforward. Our approach is responsive and commercially-minded. And our advice is clear and decisive, protecting your interests and securing the results you need. Our aim is to give you direct access to better, stronger business.
29 June - Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Radisson Portman Hotel
13 July - DUCC Summer Cocktail Party
8 September - Joint Nordic Event: Energy Conference
21 September - MD Network
28 September - Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Radisson Portman Hotel
12 October - Denmark's Globalisation Strategy
26 October - Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Radisson Portman Hotel
27 October - Regional Event in Manchester
29 October - A tour at Christies Auction House
The Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce is proud to offers its members several benefits which are provided by members.
Goodwille Corporate Services
Goodwille provides corporate services to small and medium sized companies
The offer
50% off your first boardroom or meeting room booking.
Read more click here
Miller Rosenfalck LLP
Anglo-Scandinavian law firm in London with an expertise in English, Danish and European business law for UK and overseas based clients.
The offer
Miller Rosenfalck LLP offers Individual members a free half hour consultation at their offices with regards to legal matters.
Read more click here
Berlingske Tidende
The Danish newspaper, Berlingske Tidende, is launching a new universe on the internet Berlingske VIP
Read more click here
Diplo Magazine
Having no political agenda and high standard content, Diplo is fast becoming "The Economist" of the future"
The Offer
DUCC members can get an Annual Subscribtion to Diplo Magazine for the reduced price of £25. Included in the offer are also a free original art poster and the chance of winning an original printed illustration.
Read more click here
Radisson SAS Portman Hotel
22 Portman Square
London, W1H 7BG
The Offer
The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel offers rooms to special discounted rates to DUCC members. The discount range from 25 % to 55 %. For any specific enquires contact info@ducc.co.uk
55 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SR
+44 (0) 207 259 67 95
info@ducc.co.uk
For all the UK and Danish Business contacts please click here
For all members of the council and committees please click here
8 September - Joint Nordic Event: Energy Conference21 September - MD Network28 September - Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Radisson Portman Hotel 12 October - Denmark's Globalisation Strategy26 October - Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Radisson Portman Hotel27 October - Regional Event in Manchester29 October - A tour at Christies Auction House 8 September - Joint Nordic Event: Energy Conference21 September - MD Network28 September - Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Radisson Portman Hotel 12 October - Denmark's Globalisation Strategy26 October - Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Radisson Portman Hotel27 October - Regional Event in Manchester29 October - A tour at Christies Auction House |