The relationship with Denmark, not the passport.
What the chamber is for
DCC’s objective is to identify, examine and discuss matters of common interest affecting economic, industrial and commercial issues and objectives as well as health and educational matters.
The Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCC) provides a forum for all business which relates to Denmark, or Danish related companies. Thus the focus is on the relations with Denmark and is not specific to the nationalities of individuals.
Anita Vogel, ChairmanThe scope of activities embraces interest in the Greater Pearl River Delta in line with the policies of Hong Kong SAR and the desires of the PRC for Hong Kong to play a leading role in commercial activities in this vast and intensive concentration of industrial production and development. It is the declared goal of DCC to actively participate in integration between Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta and to create links to and between members and authorities in this region.
DCC further promotes Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta in Denmark and offers to facilitate exchanges between business entities in the respective areas. In addition, DCC acts as a link between its members and the Hong Kong Authorities, Health Institutions and in particular other Commercial Institutions in its aim to facilitate a good business environment for all concerned. It is also an active participant in debate concerning the environment.
DCC has corporate members representing medium and large business and individual members representing small and medium enterprises. Together they represent a workforce in excess of 10,000 men and women.
“Young Danish Professional” was established in 2004 for young professionals and students with connection to Denmark who are invited to participate in DCC’s events and presentations.
Objectives of the Chamber
- To provide a forum, in an organized way and on continuing basis for Danish Business’ and Danish related companies and their senior executives, of whatever nationality, who can identify, examine and discuss matters of common interest affecting economic, industrial and commercial objectives of its members.
- To cooperate with other appropriate bodies in order to develop further the above mentioned objectives.
- To provide social activities for our members.
- To provide for and guide the Young Professional division.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors, and the honorary members alongside them.
Honorary Members
Two previous chairmen, and the Consul General.
Danish Chamber History
Since the establishment in 1996, the institution that today is known as the Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, has offered a diverse list of activities and events for our members. Here is a small sample of our events and milestones.
- Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (DCC) celebrates 25 years anniversary.
- Anita Vogel from Fossil Ltd becomes Chairman of DCC.
- Jakob Jeppesen, DSV - Global Transport and Logistics won the Business Person Of the Year BPOY Hong Kong award and became the runner up for BPOY Greater China.
- Thomas Helmig Live in HK.
- DCC leads the fight against a proposal in the Danish Parliament to introduce rigid tax laws on Danes living abroad. DCC mobilizes support from the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Denmark, Danish companies with global footprint and Danes around the world to stop the proposal.
- DCC joins the commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong. As the WWII unfolded, the Japanese invaded Hong Kong on 8 December 1941. Eight Danish expatriates working in Hong Kong for Danish companies had signed up to join the Hong Kong Volunteer Force. They all joined the fight against the Japanese. The Battle of Hong Kong lasted 18 days as the resistance was quickly overrun by the mighty force of the Japanese Army. The British surrendered Hong Kong to Japan on Christmas Day 25 December 1941. The heroics of the Danish men and their families are brilliantly described in the book “Fighting for two kings” by author Frode Z. Olsen. The book was originally published in Danish with the title “Ikke en jordisk chance”.
- Thomas Andersen from Hildebrandt International Travel Service Limited becomes Chairman of DCC (serves upto 2021).
- DCC provides members with an opportunity to visit a Maersk Triple-E ship, the world’s biggest containership at the time.
- Danish actor and comedian Amin Jensen Live in HK with his show “Comedy & Opera”.
- Danish Rock Band Disneyland After Dark Live in HK.
- DCC offers exclusive visit to Maersk’s new Triple-E vessel ‘Maersk McKinney Moeller’, the world’s biggest containership at the time.
- Together with the Danish Consulate in Guangzhou, DCC organizes and hosts the first Danish Company Day. A program for local talents in Danish Companies in Hong Kong exposing them to Danish culture and values.
- DCC lends support to 16 Danish students under Copenhagen Business School (CBS)’s GLOBE program, a tri-continent exchange program with Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of North Carolina, USA.
- CBS President Per Holten Andersen visits HK and speaks to DCC members about the challenge Denmark is facing in rebuilding the economy after the Financial Crisis in 2008/2009.
- Danish Rock Band TV2 Live in HK.
- Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary attend ‘Business of Design Week’ in Hong Kong to promote Danish Design. Danish Chamber of Commerce hosts the Crown Prince Couple at a Gala Dinner together with Innovation Centre Denmark and the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing.
- DCC supports the promotion of iconic Danish brand Georg Jensen’s silverware in Hong Kong at a premium event in IFC.
- The Royal Danish Consulate closes its operation in Hong Kong. DCC hosts a meeting for the Danish Community in Hong Kong where Consul General Torben Gettermann explains how the Danish Foreign Service will service Hong Kong after the closure of the Consulate in Hong Kong.
- EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Ms Connie Hedegaard, visits Hong Kong to speak at the event “CLIMATE ACTION IN EUROPE AND HONG KONG”. Hon. Edward Yau, Secretary for Environment, Hong Kong SAR Government also joins the event to share an update on the local Government’s process to “chart the way forward for a Hong Kong as a low carbon city”.
- World renowned Danish flutist Michala Petri visits Hong Kong for a recording with City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong.
- Frank Jensen from Modern Terminals Ltd becomes Chairman of DCC (serves upto 2016).
- Prince Joachim delivers the keynote speech at a HK TDC & DCC co-hosted luncheon to promote trade between Denmark and Hong Kong.
- DCC host the annual ‘Danish National Day’, celebrated in Hong Kong on Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s birthday in April.
- 4 performers from the Royal Danish Opera visits Hong Kong.
- In the lead up to the United Nations Climate Conference COP15 meeting in Copenhagen in December 2009, DCC hosted an event with Christine Loh, co-founder and CEO of Civic Exchange, a Hong Kong based non-profit public-policy think tank, and Ciara Shannon from Climate Change Business Forum to talk about activities in Hong Kong and Denmark to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Lunch with Leif Bech Fallesen, Editor in Chief of danish business newspaper Børsen.
- Danish Business Association is rebranded Danish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong.
- TV2 performs Live in Hong Kong.
- Establishment of Danish Business Association (DBA). Inaugural meeting takes place on 24 April, attended by 49 businesspeople representing 27 Danish and Danish related companies. Registration with the Hong Kong authorities as a Society on 14 June.
- Hans Schlaikier takes the helm as the first Chairman of the Danish Business Association.
What we do for the Danish community in Hong Kong
Beyond membership and events: a job board, a student programme, a guide to setting up, and the Danish institutions we work with.
A workforce in excess of 10,000 men and women.
DCC has corporate members representing medium and large business and individual members representing small and medium enterprises. Together they represent a workforce in excess of 10,000 men and women.