1. What is the Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SSCC)?
The Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SSCC) is a bilateral business association based in Belgrade that supports economic relations between Switzerland and Serbia. It connects Swiss and Serbian companies, organizes business events, and provides information about both markets to its members.
2. When was the Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce founded?
SSCC was founded in March 2014 by seven founding member companies. It was officially inaugurated on April 24, 2014, in the presence of Swiss President Didier Burkhalter and Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić, with more than 150 Swiss and Serbian company representatives attending.
3. How do I become a member of SSCC?
To become an SSCC member, download the Membership Application Form from the “Become our member” page, fill it out, and email it to office@sscc.rs. The Chamber’s office will then contact you about the next steps.
4. What are the benefits of SSCC membership?
SSCC members get access to high-level seminars and conferences, business forums, business facilitation services, assisted networking, marketing services, knowledge sharing, a listing in the online membership directory, and the Chamber’s newsletter.
5. Who can join the Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce?
SSCC brings together companies doing business between Switzerland and Serbia, including Swiss companies operating in Serbia and Serbian companies interested in the Swiss market. Members range from global firms such as Roche, Novartis, ABB and Sika to local Serbian businesses.
6. What events does SSCC organize?
SSCC organizes CEO breakfasts, working lunches, business forums and conferences, seminars and webinars on topics such as HR, law and cybersecurity, networking cocktails, speed business meetings, panel discussions, and the annual Swiss National Day celebration in Belgrade.
7. Who leads the Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce?
SSCC is led by a seven-member Management Board, chaired by President Ana Govedarica, General Manager of Roche d.o.o., with Vice-President Majo Mićović of Sky Express. Day-to-day operations are run by Executive Director Dr Jelena Aničić Sadler.
8. How is SSCC governed?
SSCC is governed by three bodies: the General Assembly, made up of all members; a seven-member Management Board with a President and Vice-President; and an Executive Director who implements the Board’s decisions. The Chamber’s overall work is supervised by its seven founding members.
9. What is CEBAC and is SSCC part of it?
Yes. CEBAC, the Council of European Business Associations and Chambers, is an alliance of 13 European business associations in Serbia, including SSCC, formed by a memorandum signed in Belgrade on May 14, 2024. It works to improve Serbia’s laws, institutions and business climate.
10. How can I contact the Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce?
You can contact SSCC by email at office@sscc.rs or by phone at +381 63 437 107. The Chamber’s office is located at Hercegovačka 14b, 2nd floor, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.