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As the Dutch Chamber celebrates its 35th anniversary, we look back with the people who helped shape its journey. This week, we speak with Helen Yong, who served the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong for a decade, from 2010 to 2020, starting as Office Manager. Helen reflects on her experiences, memorable milestones, and the lasting connections she built along the way.

As the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong celebrates its 35th anniversary, we sat down with Harmen Overdijk, Founder and Co-CEO of LEO Wealth Global, Board Director and Chair of the Finance Committee, to reflect on more than two decades of involvement with the Chamber, the evolution of Hong Kong's financial sector, and his vision for the Chamber's future.

This week, we sat down with Guru Balasubramaniam, Country President of Securitas Hong Kong and Macau, for our latest new member interview. He recently upgraded his Dutch Chamber membership to Corporate Membership. Originally from the Netherlands, Guru began his career in finance before moving into operational and country leadership roles. Twelve years after arriving in Hong Kong on a one-year...

Having lived in Hong Kong since 1994, Case Everaert has witnessed the evolution of the city's financial and business communities from multiple perspectives. He began his career as an interest rate derivatives trader for Mizuho Bank before transitioning into people development, organisational strategy and leadership communication at Black Isle Global, where he is now a partner.

A long-standing...

In this interview, Monique de Raaij reflects on her journey with the Dutch Chamber, from her early contributions to the PR & Publication Committee to her recent involvement with the Sourcing & Trade Committee, before stepping into the role of General Manager. With over 25 years of international management experience across Europe and Asia—including more than a decade in Hong Kong—she brings a...

Jacqueline Baud reflects on her journey as General Manager of the Dutch Chamber from 2010 to 2017, the initiatives that strengthened its member-driven community and the Dutch Chamber’s evolving role in Hong Kong’s changing business landscape. She also shares memorable milestones from her time in the role and the importance of bringing people together through meaningful connections, collaboration...

With almost 30 years of experience in the food and wine industry, Jonathan Tong has worked across Poland, Belgium, and Hong Kong as a chef, sommelier, and winemaker. Today, through World of Wines, he focuses on producing South African wines and bringing them to markets across Asia.

In the interview, Job reflects on establishing his own company in Hong Kong. He also shares his appreciation for Hong Kong as a dynamic and diverse place to live, while highlighting the Dutch Chamber’s role in connecting communities and supporting collaboration across Hong Kong’s business landscape.

In this interview, Willem Jan Hoogland shared his perspectives on his professional journey, the experiences that have shaped his career, and the values that continue to guide his work. He spoke about the importance of building meaningful connections, staying adaptable in a changing business environment, and approaching opportunities with curiosity and an open mind. His insights were especially...

This week, we sat down with Lyan Ploumen from Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics to talk about how international collaboration shapes her work and the opportunities it creates for students worldwide. In the interview, she also shares her vision for deepening global partnerships, with a particular focus on expanding internship opportunities in Hong Kong.