SwedCham China welcomes Rurik Högberg and Sara Zellman!
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to welcome Rurik Högberg and Sara Zellman to its Shanghai office. Both joined SwedCham China in August and have been awarded scholarships from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom (the Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad) for the 2026–2027 programme.
Rurik will spend the coming year with SwedCham China, while Sara joins the Shanghai office for the autumn before continuing her traineeship at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India. Both bring a strong interest in Asia, with backgrounds spanning business, technology, international relations and Asian studies.
Rurik Högberg
Rurik joins the Chamber as its Scholar, supporting the Chamber's activities and engaging with members and partners over the coming year.
Words from Rurik:
“I'm very excited to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China and become part of such a dynamic and international team. China has become an important part of both my academic and professional journey, and I look forward to meeting our members and partners and learning more about the business landscape in China.”
About Rurik:
Rurik has previously spent a year studying Chinese at Fudan University in Shanghai and was a member of the Young Professionals Board at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Taipei. He also holds an MSc in Interactive Media Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a BSc in Business Administration and Information Technology from Stockholm University.
Sara Zellman
Sara joins the Shanghai office this autumn as the SCI Trainee, supporting the Chamber's activities while also contributing to Swedish Chambers International (SCI), the umbrella network connecting Swedish Chambers of Commerce abroad.
Words from Sara:
“I'm very happy to be in China and to join the team here in Shanghai. I'm looking forward to meeting our members and hearing more about what matters to Swedish companies in China today. After focusing much of my studies on Asia, I'm particularly glad to have the opportunity to experience China firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of its business environment. ”
About Sara:
Sara holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Exeter in the UK and an MA in Asian Studies from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Her interest in the relationship between Asia and international business was further shaped by her master's thesis, for which she interviewed companies in Singapore about their business challenges. She has also completed an internship at the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, bringing experience from the wider Team Sweden environment.
Rurik and Sara can be reached at rurik@swedcham.cn and sara@swedcham.cn, respectively.