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A chamber for five Nordic countries, built in Manila.

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) envisions a vibrant and thriving community, where the power of business partnerships drives sustainable growth and prosperity.

The Scandinavian peninsula at night, seen from orbit
01 / Vision and Mission

What NordCham says it is for

Dedicated to excellence, NordCham Philippines strives to be the leading organization that represents and empowers Nordic-Philippine businesses. Guided by Nordic Values of sustainability, innovation, openness, equality, and trust, we advocate for our members, provide access to influential leaders, foster economic development, enhance connectivity, and offer valuable business education.

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) envisions a vibrant and thriving community, where the power of business partnerships drives sustainable growth and prosperity.

  1. Sustainability
  2. Innovation
  3. Openness
  4. Equality
  5. Trust

Their own five Nordic Values, from vision-and-mission.

02 / History

Established 2012

Established in 2012, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, or NordCham Philippines, brings together the Nordic-Philippine business community. The organization promotes and facilitates trade, commerce, industry, and investment between the Philippines and the Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) countries.

NordCham Philippines is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable mindset, which is an integral part of our unique value proposition. With all four Nordic countries ranking among the top sustainability leaders worldwide, we actively contribute to growing sustainability awareness and practices in the Philippines.

With 100+ members, NordCham Philippines is the largest Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Asia. We organize high-profile events, and provide membership and consulting services for the Nordic-Philippine business community. Our member companies include major multinationals, SMEs, startups, representing industries such as ICT, energy & clean technologies, maritime & logistics, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, and financial & corporate services.

NordCham Philippines organizes a variety of events for its members and guests, such as the Sustainability Committee Meeting, Joint Committee Meeting, Nordic Sustainability Awards, Nordic Innovation Exchange, Annual General Meeting & Outlook, and many more. These events provide opportunities for engagement and networking with key government officials, business partners, and private sector leaders.

2012Established
100+members
5Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
2standing committees
  1. Denmark
  2. Finland
  3. Iceland
  4. Norway
  5. Sweden
03 / Board

Board of Directors 2026-2027

The Board of Directors 2026-2027, as the chamber publishes it on its own site. No portrait is shown for any of them in this role, because their board page publishes none; the photograph of the board together is theirs, from the same page.

President
Bo LundqvistPresident & CEO, Retail Associates
Vice President
Erik NielsenPresident, Global Process Manager
Corporate Secretary
Marie MarianoVP & Desk Head, BDO Unibank, Inc.
Treasurer
Ossi YlinenManaging Director, Wärtsilä Philippines Inc.
Business Partnerships & Events Adviser
Marcus LarsenDirector, Consulting Delivery, CGI Philippines
Director
Karsten ReichsteinManaging Director, Aeven Philippines
Director
Alexander HatlandCOO/GBS Manager, Odfjell Technology Philippines Corp.
The NordCham Philippines Board of Directors 2026-2027, standing together
Board of Directors 2026-2027

The board as NordCham publishes it

04 / The office

The secretariat

The three staff NordCham publishes on its own team page.

Josephine BlomdahlJosephine BlomdahlExecutive Director
Maan YuMaan YuBusiness Partnerships & Events Manager
Jose ReyesJose ReyesBusiness Partnerships and Events Associate
05 / Services

What NordCham helps with

NordCham supports Nordic and Baltic businesses operating in the Philippines, and helps new companies in their market entry by providing market intelligence, as well as connecting new entrants with relevant local partners, clients, and suppliers. In addition to an extensive network of C-level decision makers in Philippine companies, NordCham has a trusted partner network to provide business support services like accounting, legal, human resources, and real estate to set up a new operation fast and efficiently.

Market Study
Market Overview & Potential, Competitive Landscape, Market Testing, Entry Modes
Trade Matching
Client Search, Distributor Search, Partner Search, Supplier Search
Market Visit
One-on-One Meeting Arrangements with Clients/Distributors/Partners, Meeting Facilitation & Coaching, Business Seminars, Business Delegations
Business Development
Meeting Arrangements, Sales Representation
Government Relations
Meeting Arrangements, Advocacy

Over the last three years, NordCham has carried out 30+ consulting assignments for Nordic companies, in industries from medical equipment and biotechnology to fintech, mining equipment and geographical information systems, as its own services page lists them.

nordcham.com.ph/services
06 / Committees

Two standing committees

Two standing committees, as the chamber publishes them. Participation in Sustainability Committee meetings is open to NordCham business partners or by special invitation, not to the general public.

Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee serves as a collaborative platform for Nordic and Philippine companies, along with both private and public institutions, to exchange ideas, enhance sustainability initiatives, and showcase their achievements. Recognizing the strong commitment of Nordic countries to sustainability and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the committee aims to inspire innovation, encourage best practices, and drive meaningful change. It also seeks to influence both business communities to embrace and align sustainability as their priority.
Joint Maritime Committee
The Joint Maritime Committee is a collaboration between the chambers in the Philippines with the majority of maritime members, serving as a collaborative space for sharing knowledge, driving innovation, and addressing challenges, with a focus on advancing the maritime sector and supporting its continued growth.

Both committees, and who else sits on the Joint Maritime Committee

100+ business partners, from ICT to maritime and logistics.

With 100+ members, NordCham Philippines is the largest Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Asia. We organize high-profile events, and provide membership and consulting services for the Nordic-Philippine business community. Our member companies include major multinationals, SMEs, startups, representing industries such as ICT, energy & clean technologies, maritime & logistics, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, and financial & corporate services.