September 2007 Newsletter
Forthcoming BCCD events:
As our chairman announced at the AGM last Friday, our events will be held jointly with members of the British Import Union for the rest of the year, which will give members of both organisations an opportunity to get to know each other better.
Please note that in the future these will be held at the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Hammerichsgade 1, in central Copenhagen.
Friday 12 October - Steen Bocian, Chief Analyst, Danske Bank
"The recent financial commotion and its consequences"
Friday 16 November - Ole Brinch-Nielsen, Dansk Shell
"Shell and second generation biofuels"
Friday 18 January - Henning Thiesen, Danish Police
" The future police - a sweeping modernisation of the Danish police"
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Autumn Ball 2007 - Saturday 27 October
The Ball will be held once again at the Odd Fellow Palæ, Bredgade in Copenhagen.
We are pleased to announce that the evening will be sponsored by both Sterling and the Ketner Foundation.
Tickets are now on sale for this glamourous evening, so please make your bookings (by e-mail or a call) for either a company table with colleagues or customers or, just for you, your partner family and friends.
We have organised a tour of the Palæ, before the welcome drinks, for those members and guests who are interested in knowing more about the story behind this fascinating building. After a delicious dinner you will be entertained by Mr Mox's magical skills and can then either dance the night away to the popular band from last year "Efterfyraften" or have a quieter drink and chat downstairs in the bar. Please have a look at the website via the link below for further information including prices of tables and tickets.
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"Bridge to Growth" seminar - Monday 5 November 13.00 - 15.00
A seminar to introduce the advantages of setting up or investing in the West Midlands region of the UK will be held at the British Embassy (UK Trade and Investment) on 5 November. "Advantage West Midlands" is offering a package of incentives to Danish companies, which will be of special interest to Small and Medium Enterprises. A full programme will be available shortly. Members and non-members are invited to sign-up for the event via the website.
"On the way home" (gå hjem) meetings
Monday 5 November - Viral Marketing
17.00 - 19.00 at the offices of KPMG with the Founder and UK Managing Director of "Titoonic".
An invitation with more details on the programme will be sent out soon and information made available on the website.
Early December - Anti Bribery and Corruption
17.00 - 19.00 at the offices of Kromann Reumert with Jens Berthelsen, Global Advice Network explaining how to avoid and fight corruption and create a better business environment.
Other topics being lined up for the New Year are:
European Financial Compliance
Mobile IT Security
Flexible working
Strategic Differentials of Branding
Virtual office/organization/teamwork
Networking
Other topics being lined up for the New Year are:
European Financial Compliance
Mobile IT Security
Flexible working
Strategic Differentials of Branding
Virtual office/organization/teamwork
Networking
Other topics being lined up for the New Year are:
European Financial Compliance
Mobile IT Security
Flexible working
Strategic Differentials of Branding
Virtual office/organization/teamwork
Networking
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Christmas Reception with UKTI at the British Embassy - Thursday 13 December 2007
UK Trade and Investment are once again jointly hosting this popular event for this year's festive season. This offers a broader networking opportunity for our members to meet with other UKTI guests. More information will appear on the website later.
Board:
Three new Board members were elected unanimously by members at last week's AGM. Members will be interested to read their reasons and motivation for joining the BCCD Board:
- Thomas Thune Andersen, A P Møller Mærsk
"I am very honoured to be offered a position on the BCCD Board. Having had the good fortune of living six years in England and having had close relationships to the UK during most of my career I am very much involved in the issues of BCCD. Contributing to the important work of strengthening the relationship between Denmark and the UK gives me both a professional and a personal satisfaction."
- Prof John Donaldson, Institute of Mathematics, Århus University
“As a British citizen and an academic in Denmark, being a member of the Board of BCCD will give me the opportunity to expand and foster relationships between the British and Danish communities in different areas of interest.
Firstly my interest in globalization has given me an awareness of the impact that Britain and Denmark have had on world issues over the last millennium and how their strong geological and political ties will compliment each other in promoting their ambitions to contribute to making our world a better place for our children.
I have special interests in education on a world wide scale having contributed to University education in many parts of the world including South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, Denmark, Thailand, Indonesia and Kuwait. This should enable me to contribute to the education debate with the aim of providing students with the skills and qualities necessary for the future of our world.
I also have a wide research experience, ranging from gold mining to pharmaceuticals, and would expect my mathematical background to ensure that everyday logic is not ignored. Having no affiliation to any specific industry, I expect to bring an independent and broad view to discussions on the Board and in the Chamber."
“The BCCD has grown in status and numbers over the past 5 years which is a testament to the value it brings to supporting business between the UK and Denmark. Chevron has a history of supporting the BCCD as one of the founder members and I am committed to continue this tradition. Being a UK citizen working in Denmark I am confident I can bring the necessary skills and experience to the BCCD Board to continue its vision to become the leading promoter of trade and commerce between Britain and Denmark.”
Member's news:
- Eye for Image, a new BCCD member, is offering a special discount to fellow BCCD members on their courses to help you improve your business writing skills and maximize the impact of your messages. Read more about the offer and how to book your spot on the extranet for members.
Other organisations' activities:
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Copenhagen Compliance Conference - 22 November
This conference gives an opportunity to focus on all the major European and International Compliance, Risk and Governance issues that are important to your organization. Copenhagen Compliance will provide new strategies for handling enterprise Compliance Risk and Governance management, EuroSox, IT security & controls, Best practice, Sarbanes-Oxley, internal controls, ethics and integrity, corporate governance, and more. A discount on the registration fee is offered to our members. Read more here.
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Why Not Theatre Company - Alan Ayckbourn's "Snake in the Grass"
A new English language theatre company has been set up in Denmark by two British actresses. Their aim is to provide audiences in Denmark with high quality, small cast theatre performed in English. They will present not only the works of some of Britain's best known playwrights but also those of international playwrights. Their first production will be at Valby Prøvehallen from 1-4 November 2007.
Alan Ayckbourn is said to be the second most performed playwright after William Shakespeare. He describes this play (Snake in the Grass) as a ghost story with some comedy. For more details and booking tickets, see their website.
Membership:
We are pleased to welcome:
Eye for Image as a small business member.
Contact David Hoskin at: david.hoskin@eye-for-image.com
B-innovation who have upgraded their membership from individual to small business member.
Contact Gareth Garvey at: gg@b-innovation.dk
Pete George, ex CSC and Jonathan Winch, Winch Consulting
as individual members.
We are looking forward to seeing them all at future events.
The Board has great pleasure in announcing Honorary Member status for:
John Mott, Viaction - former Executive Director of BCCD
Prof John Donaldson, Institute of Mathematics, Århus University
Penny Schmith
Administrator
ps@bccd.dk
September 2007
 | The Autumn Ball on 27 October will be sponsored this year by Sterling Airlines and the Ketner Foundation. An evening of fun and entertainment which should not be missed! |  | Danske Bank
The recent financial commotion and its consequences
12.10.2007
| | |  | 17:00 - 19:00 Monday 5 November "On the way home" meeting on Viral Marketing |  | Dansk Shell
Shell and second generation biofuels
16.11.2007
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