Overview of the year 2017 by French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain

Developing & connecting French and British businesses Overview of the year 2017

Most dynamic foreign Chamber in the UK

Member companies represented

568

Contacts

Business Support clients

Recruitment placements over the last 2 years

Candidates interviewed

238

120

4,800 912

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FBBA

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Luxury Club with Sir Paul Smith CBE

Contents 2

At a Glance

Timeline

President’s Message

Deputy President’s Message

The Board of Directors

The Advisory Council

10 The Team 11 Our Partners and Networks 12 Financial Results 13 Brexit Strategy

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Summer Champagne Reception

14 Membership 16 Start-ups & SMEs 18 Forums & Clubs 24 Events 2017 32 Business Support Services 34 Accountancy, Payroll and Company Set-up 35 Recruitment 36 Publications and Communications 40 Patron Members 41 Corporate and Active Members

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Patron events and corporate cocktails

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Forums & Clubs

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

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London Luxury Think Tank

At a Glance

Inspiring and supporting connections Established in 1883, the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain is one of the first and most successful French Chambers worldwide. With a membership of 568 companies, from Start-ups & SMEs to the world’s leading multinationals, the role of the French Chamber is to support its members in growing their visibility and business in the UK. The Chamber’s mission

Who we are

–– Provide a platform for FrancoBritish companies in the UK to exchange and network.

The French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain is part of a network of 120 French Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abroad (CCI France International), which is the largest private French network in the world with a combined membership base of more than 34,000 companies.

–– Promote the member’s interests by creating synergies with key decision makers. –– Support members in implementing and expanding their activities in the UK.

With more than 560 member companies – ranging from SMEs and entrepreneurs to blue chip companies – the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain is one of the most successful French Chambers worldwide in terms of both turnover and range of services offered. Indeed, the diversity and quality of its members, whose 40% of them are non-French nationals, largely contributes to its success

and to the reputation it has acquired over the last 135 years of existence. In terms of organisation, the Chamber’s policies are guided by a Board of 16 Directors responsible for all major decisions concerning the Chamber’s strategy. The Board is assisted by an Advisory Council of 66 councillors, helping to increase the visibility and the efficiency of the Chamber. The French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain is also a member of the Council of Foreign Chambers in the UK. Consult the French Chamber’s Accounts and Articles of Association www.ccfgb.co.uk/companyservices-business-development

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

What we do Main responsibilities of the Chamber –– Provide a platform for exchange and networking at the service of Franco-British firms in the UK. –– Promote its 568 members’ interests to key decision makers. –– To help develop economic and commercial relations between France and the UK. Organisation The Business Consultancy, Company Set up and Recruitment services provide both British and French companies with a wide range of bespoke professional services.

Additionally, the Forums & Clubs department, focusing on issues such as Human Resources, Cross-Cultural Relations, Economic, Financial and Legal, offer our members dedicated platforms to exchange experiences at the highest level of management and to share best practices. The Recruitment service helps both candidates and Members companies to find the right profile for the right job. The goal of the French Chamber is to accompany its Members in their development and growth in the UK at very competitive fees.

The Publications and Communications department produces various publications, including the bimestrial magazine of the French Chamber INFO, distributed to key decision makers, the Annual Report, members’ Franco-British Trade Directory, business guides and e-newsletters. They all provide a wealth of information, help promote the interests of the Franco-British business community and provide extra visibility to the French Chamber companies. Read the The French Chamber of Commerce history on pages 4-5.

The Events department offers great opportunities for the members to develop their business and expand their network through the organisation of a range of events – 60 events every year – connecting personalities from the British and French political and business worlds.

For more information go to www.ccfgb.co.uk

What they say

L’OCCITANE are thrilled to be a part of the French Chamber of Commerce here in Great Britain. The L’OCCITANE Group are a French company and we pride ourselves on having strong Anglo-French connections to allow us to conduct our business with excellence. The Chamber’s events are well organised and their large network of contacts have allowed me as a new GM to London to make some valuable new business connections.

The French Chamber provides an opportunity for us to develop our business in London They helped us with our implantation in 2017 and gave us the opportunity to extend our visibility to all their members through their communication and the number of events they organise each year. Pierre Corgnet, General Manager, Les Bougies de Charroux

Alain Harfouche – L’Occitane General Manager UK & Ireland

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Being a Patron Member provides a great platform to showcase our law firm’s services to other businesses and network with likeminded individuals. The events organised by the Chamber offer the opportunity to connect with the French business community in the UK and exchange ideas and experiences for mutual growth and benefit. Eniga de Montfort, Partner, Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, FTPA

Timeline

The French Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History

1940

1883

17th June

The French Chamber of Commerce in London was founded by a few French businessmen in Great Britain.

1908 The French Chamber of Commerce initiated the project of a major Franco-British fair. The exhibition was a real success and 8 to 9 million visitors attended it. The Chamber had 700 members at that time.

Charles de Gaulle speaking from London on the BBC radio called for French resistance and London subsequently became a decisionmaking centre as well as a symbol of French resistance against German occupation.

Second World War The activities of the French Chamber of Commerce of London focused on aid and assistance by creating a mutual-aid committee for French refugees in the UK.

1942

1901

6th January

The French Chamber thrived and reached 349 members.

Beginning of the 20th century

The monthly lunch of the Chamber was attended by Charles de Gaulle, who encouraged the Chamber to play a key role in the reconstruction of the 2 states.

The French Chamber started to receive demands from young French people who wanted to find a job in Great Britain. All magazines of the Chamber would include in this period a section dedicated to this issue.

French Chamber of Great Britain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Overview of the year 2017

1979 INFO magazine, the bi-monthly magazine of the Chamber of Commerce, was created.

1943

1994 May

The French Chamber of Commerce in London changed its name into the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain.

The Channel Tunnel was open, testimony of the strong connections between France and the UK.

2018

1973 The UK joined the European Community (EC).

1983 20th October FranĂ§ois Mitterand, President of the French Republic from 1981 to 1995, attended a reception organised by the French Chamber of Commerce, during which he stressed that successes of French companies in the UK would be successes for all French individuals and for France.

French Chamber of Great Britain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Overview of the year 2017

135 years after its creation, the Chamber draws on a network of more than 560 members, including a remarkably high number of blue chip companies, positioning the Chamber at the heart of the Franco-British business community.

President’s Message

A record-breaking year

I am pleased to present the report of our annual activity for 2017 – another successful year of operation for the French Chamber of Great Britain. Over the past year we have welcomed 114 new companies to our dynamic membership, further underpinning the crucial role the Chamber plays in the success and development of French companies in the UK. The whole team at the Chamber has worked hard to create and maintain an environment that fosters growth, networking and insight sharing among the membership. As President I had the pleasure to meet many of our members at events and meetings throughout the year. It is clear that our members are consistently impressed with the quality and range of our services – including business services, events and publications – as well as in the dedication and excellence of our team. As the Chamber looks to the future, our services and outreach to our members will continue to grow to meet the changing business environment. We strive to provide the most up-to-date portfolio of services, events and publications which reflects the needs and wishes of our members.

Throughout the year we saw the continued negotiations for Britain to leave the EU, with growing uncertainty in areas of the business environment. While we take an apolitical stance, we redoubled our efforts to help our members understand and plan for the eventual outcomes, with a stellar line up of high-profile speakers at our Brexit forum, a second iteration of our successful Brexit Survey, and increased Brexit news and analysis in the pages of INFO magazine. Despite this uncertainty, the Chamber recorded another successful year, with an increased turnover of £2.3m and pre-tax profits of £139K. I am happy to report that, for another year running, we are in good financial health with sufficient reserves to guarantee our future as the premier Franco-British business platform in the UK.

Turnover

£2.3m (+2% Vs 2016)

Pre-tax profits

£139k

Estelle Brachlianoff President, French Chamber of Great Britain Senior Executive Vice President, Veolia UK & Ireland

In keeping with last year, France continues to be the fourth largest investor in the UK. This means that the demand for our services will remain strong and we will continue to invest in our Chamber to meet that demand. Thank you to all of our members for your continued support.

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Deputy President’s Message

As the Chamber goes from strength to strength, we continue to evolve the fundamental principle of our organisation: to serve our members. In this respect, I would like to extend a thank you to all of our members for their superb efforts and contribution in helping make the Chamber what it is today– one of the largest, most successful and dynamic chambers of commerce in the country, if not the world! Our diverse membership of more than 560 companies encompasses organisations of all sizes and from across all sectors in business and industry. We all benefit greatly from this diversity, both in terms of small companies who bring their entrepreneurial spirit and uniqueness to the Chamber, to the large corporates who use our platform to promote their activities and interests, and who are also integral to helping the next generations of French businesses thrive in the UK. With unparalleled access to stakeholders across the British and French business communities, the Chamber gives voice to all its members – through our events, publications and communications, and helps them grow and thrive - through our implantation, business consultancy and recruitment services. We are also at the forefront of insight sharing through a range of our activities, including regular sectoral meetings and seminars. Indeed, the figures in this report help tell the story of this success. Last year, our implantation division provided 465 services, and increased turnover by 4 percent as compared to the previous year. Our business consultancy,

working with 34 clients achieved an impressive satisfaction rate of 96 percent. While our recruitment service placed 41 candidates, including 15 senior level jobs. We hosted a record 52 events, including the launch of the inaugural London Luxury Think Tank, as well as 42 sessions of our Forums & Clubs with more than 70 highprofile guest speakers. INFO magazine published 6 high-quality, themed issues and we achieved record sales of our HR and Cross Cultural guides. In parallel, our social media footprint expanded across the Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram platforms and which have been extremely well appreciated.

Number of employees

Companies we serve everyday

568

Lastly, I would like to extend a thank you to the team of the Chamber, whose energy, competence and creativity is behind these impressive results. As we move into the next year of operations, it is clear that we will be building an even more inclusive, responsive and adaptable Chamber for 2018 and beyond. Stephen Burgin Deputy President, French Chamber of Great Britain

Our diverse membership of more than 560 companies encompasses organisations of all sizes and from across all sectors in business and industry. Throughout the year, it was hugely pleasing to welcomed the 114 new members to the Chamber.

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

The Board of Directors Our policies are guided by a Board of Directors responsible for all major decisions concerning the Chamber’s strategy. The Board is assisted by an Advisory Council who helps to increase the visibility and efficiency of the Chamber. We would like to thank all Directors, Advisory Councillors and Chairs for their commitment and dedication to the Chamber. President

Deputy President

Treasurer

Managing Director

Estelle Brachlianoff Senior Executive Vice-President UK & Ireland VEOLIA

Stephen Burgin Deputy President THE FRENCH CHAMBER

Nicolas Ribollet Executive Director MAZARS BUSINESS ADVISORS

Florence Gomez Managing Director THE FRENCH CHAMBER

Vice Presidents

Peter Alfandary Head of French Team REED SMITH LLP Senior Vice President

Brian Gosschalk Head of Presidents’ Office IPSOS

Helena Kavanagh Managing Director JCDECAUX Ltd

Olivier Morel Partner & Head of International Corporate Investment CRIPPS LLP

Olivier Nicolaÿ Managing Director CHANEL UK, and President of the UK and Other Americas Region

Tanuja Randery CEO & Founder POWERWOMEN NETWORK

Sadia Ricke Chief Country Officer Head of Coverage and Investment Banking UK SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE

Sir Martin Sorrell CEO WPP PLC

Arnaud Vaissié Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO INTERNATIONAL SOS President CCI France International Vice President

Fabienne Viala Chairman BOUYGUES CONSTRUCTION

Honorary Members

Pascal Boris CBE Chairman and NonExecutive Chairman, Honorary President

Gérard Ocquidant Honorary Treasurer

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

The Advisory Council All Board Directors are also Advisory Councillors.

Peter Alfandary Head of French Team Reed Smith LLP Senior Vice President Fabrice Bernhard Co-Founder and CTO Theodo Amanda Blanc Group Chief Executive Axa UK & Ireland Guy H. Bondonneau Intercultural Management Consultant WCT Cross-cultural Pascal Boris CBE Chairman & Non-Executive Director Honorary President Estelle Brachlianoff Senior Executive VicePresident, UK & Ireland Veolia President

Alexandre Covello Founder & CEO AngelsCube Limited

Elisabeth Markart Managing Director Barkston Consulting

Laurent Pillet Managing Director Pernod Ricard UK

Elisabeth Delahaye Honorary Councillor

Jean-Noël Mermet Founder & Managing Director Frenger

Stéphane Rambosson Honorary President Sciencespo

Bénédicte Duval General Manager UK & Ireland Air France KLM Geraldine Fabre Partner Head of French Group Sherrards Solicitors

Jules Minvielle Founder – CEO Mozoo

Marie-Caroline Frochot Partner Lewis Silkin LLP

Jeanne Monchovet Founder Olystix

David Glass Consultant Irwin Mitchel LLP

Olivier Morel Partner & Head of International Corporate Investment Cripps LLP Vice President

Florence Gomez Managing Director The French Chamber

Alexis de Bretteville Chief Executive Officer Europe Hudson

Brian Gosschalk Head of President’s Office Ipsos Vice President

Stephen Burgin Additional Director of the Chamber Deputy President

Aino-Leena Grapin CEO Winch Design

Robert Carey Strategy and Network Director easyJet

Philippe Henry Global Head of Corporate, Financials and Multinationals Banking HSBC Bank Plc

Olivier Carret Vice President UK Nuclear Project ENGIE Energy Europe

David Herbinet Partner, UK Head of PIE & Global Audit Leader Mazars

Jean-François Cécillon Managing Director & Senior Advisor Waddington Custot Galleries Ltd

Maxime Holder Chairman PAUL UK Ltd

Victor Chavez CEO Thales UK Laurence Colchester Director Bitter Lemon Press

Bertrand Michaud Managing Director Hermès (GB) Ltd

Pascal D’hont Founder Eliotus Ltd Helena Kavanagh Managing Director JCDecaux UK Ltd Vice President

Ursula Morgenstern Global Head of Consulting & Systems Integration & Global Executive Vice President, Cloud and Enterprise Software Atos UK & Ireland Ray Newton Advisor to the Chairman Radisson BLU Edwardian Hotels Olivier Nicolaÿ Managing Director Chanel UK and President of the UK and other Americas Region Vice President Gilles Normand CEO Swinton Group Gérard Ocquidant Honorary Treasurer The French Chamber Catherine Palmer Legal and Administrative Director Joseph

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Kenneth Ramirez Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing G9 Renault Tanuja Randery CEO & Founder PowerWomen Network Vice President Marc Reboux Senior Director – EMEA Office and Tenant Representation CBRE Ltd Rupert Reece Managing Partner Gide Loyrette Nouel John Rees Trade and Investment Director Government of South Australia Nicolas Ribollet Executive Director Head of International Desk Mazars Business Advisors Treasurer Sadia Ricke Chief Country Officer Head of Coverage and Investment Banking UK Société Générale Emmanuelle Ries Managing Partner ebl Miller Rosenfalck

Sir Martin Sorrell CEO WPP PLC Vice President Peter Stevens Partner, Business Law Department TWM Solicitors LLP Dominique Tai Associate, French Group Manager Browne Jacobson LLP Alexandre Terrasse Partner Edwin Coe LLP Marc de Thomasson Director Victanis Advisory Services Louise Tingstrom Partner Finelk Arnaud Vaissié Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO International SOS President CCI France International Vice President Fabienne Viala Chairman Bouygues Construction Vice President Paul Voller Partner, Corporate & Commercial Bircham Dyson Bell LLP Guy Wieynk CEO Publicis UK & Nordics

Arnaud de Saint Exupery Area Vice President/ General Manager C/O Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill Peter Smith Partner Constantin LLP

The Team

Our dedicated and multicultural team provides high-quality services to support the development of our clients and member companies in the UK.

Stephen Burgin Deputy President

Florence Gomez Managing Director

Noémie du Chatelier Executive Assistant to the MD

Carla Coutinho Office Manager

Membership Laurène Herbelin Head of Membership

Publications Jakob von Baeyer Head of Publications & Content

Events Sonia Olsen Head of Events (Maternity Leave)

Recruitment Emmanuelle Thomas Head of Recruitment

Business Support Services – Business Consultancy Naser Nashaat Head of Finance & Administration, Accounting Outsourcing services

David Johnson Senior Business, Dvlpt & Start-up LAB Manager

Katherine Millet Senior Graphic Designer

Anne Claire Lo Bianco Head of Events

Sylwia Radzio Recruitment Consultant

Mariam Jatta Management Accountant

Ophélie Martinel Project Manager, Membership, Forum & Clubs

Guillemette Simon Communications & Marketing Manager

Wassime Haouari Events Coordinator

Julie Sanchez Outsourcing services & Company set up, Project Manager

Sophie Bosc Account Manager

Justine Kaouane Membership Coordinator

Suzanne Lycett Advertising & Sales Manager

Rhianna Anderson Events Coordinator

Clothilde Bougherara Accounting & Business Support Assistant

Sarah Oliveira Ribeiro Assistant Accountant

Valène de Nardo Assistant Accountant

Annabelle Prost Assistant Accountant

Angie Ortega Accounts Assistant

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Our Partners and Networks

French Embassy The French Embassy is a strong supporter of the Chamber – we work closely with all of the Embassy’s departments and services as well as the Institut Français. We were honoured that the French Ambassador to the UK, HE Sylvie Bermann, spoke at many of our events in 2017. Business France (BF) In early 2016, we signed a cooperation agreement with BF which defines the complementary roles that BF and the French Chamber will play in supporting French SMEs, making it easier for them to know who to turn to, depending on their requirements and stage of development. CCI France International Founded in 1907, the Union of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abroad brings together 120 accredited French Chambers overseas in 90 countries agreeing to comply with the Union’s ethical rules and professional standards. CCI France International is the largest private French business network in the world with a combined membership base of around 34,844 companies.

Confederation of British Industry (CBI) The CBI is the UK’s premier business organisation, providing a voice for firms at a regional, national and international level to policymakers. We regularly share CBI reports and views to members. Franco-British Council (FBC) The Franco-British Council promotes better understanding between Britain and France. The FBC has always been a supportive partner of the Chamber, most notably in the organisation of our Franco-British Conferences. FrenchConnect Launched in 2015 by three French Tech entrepreneurs living in London, FrenchConnect is a private members club that gathers French digital leaders in London and has also provided support for our annual FrancoBritish Conference. The French Tech London Hub The Chamber locally support the French Tech London Hub, launched in 2016, alongside five other steering members: The French Embassy, Business France, French Connect, French Digital and Frog Valley. The French Tech London Hub is an initiative led by entrepreneurs, backed by the French government which aims to build bridges between major innovation hubs and facilitate the international growth of French Start-ups.

Media Partners

Cultural Partners

For the seventh consecutive year, we renewed our valuable cooperation with the Financial Times.

In 2017, we were very pleased to sign or renew close partnerships with the Royal Opera House, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the French Institute, Sotheby’s and Christie’s.

Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce The Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce is an informal group of Chief executives of Foreign Chambers based in the UK. There are currently around 40 members in the council whose main role is to promote trade and investment between their respective countries and the UK. Department for International Trade Department for International Trade (DIT) helps businesses export and grow into global markets. They also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK. CCI de France The CCI de France is the national public body that standardises, oversees and animates all the French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The CCI de France groups together 148 domestic French and overseas local chambers, as well as the 21 regional chambers in France, thus representing 1,800,000 French companies.

We are also pleased to partner with L’ECHO Magazine, Londres Mag, French Morning (French Radio London), France in London and ICI Londres.

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Financial Results

An exceptional year The financial highlights below are derived from the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, which have been approved by the Directors and audited by Byrne Palmer & Co.

2017 was a good year for the Chamber. The profit before tax was 139K, thanks to all the departments of the Chamber.

Turnover increase:

+2%

By Nicolas Ribollet, Treasurer of the Chamber and Partner at Mazars

Turnover 2017

Turnover by Category

The turnover represents the amounts receivable relating to the financial year for membership subscriptions and services provided to members and clients.

The turnover from Membership subscriptions increased by 3% as compared to 2016. The turnover of Business Support Services increased by 5% as compared to 2016. The increases in turnover in Membership subscriptions and Business Support Services compensated for the decreases in turnover in Events and Publications.

2016: £2,265K – 2017: £2,311K

Reserves as at 31 December 2017:

+£1,067K

+2% 924

952 881

927

41%

350

Net surplus:

+£108K

2016

2017

2016

5% 14%

2017

2016

40% 320

2017

110

112

2016

2017

Member’s subscriptions Business Support Services Events Publications

Cost of sales

Expenditure

At £219K, the cost of sales represented the equivalent of 9.5% of turnover in 2017. This is a decrease of 0.8% compared to 2016, where cost of sales represented 10.30%.

+4% (£2,033K vs £1,950K in 2016). This was an increase of 4% (+£77K) as compared to 2016, with the main increases being staff costs and part of the new website cost.

These financial results are the outcome of the continuous support of members, partners and sponsors of the Chamber in 2017. They are also a reflection of the continued hard work and commitment of the Chamber’s staff and managers.

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Brexit Strategy

Brexit is progressing In 2017, the Chamber worked to provide its members a better understanding of what Brexit will mean for their businesses and their people and helped them prepare for March 2019. Through several Brexit forums and Brexit-themed forum sessions:

–– Brexit survey: In October 2017, the Chamber, with 12 other foreign chambers based in the UK, launched its 2nd member companies survey. Conducted by Ipsos MORI the results revealed the overwhelming majority of foreign businesses say they are quite pessimist that a positive outcome for the UK will be achieved from the Brexit negotiations by March 2019. 1,046 members of the participating chambers took part in this survey. –– President’s Circle Dinners: Each year, our President, Estelle Brachlianoff, organises dinners whose goal is to bring some of the Chamber’s largest employers together to discuss how they are reacting to Brexit and share best practice. Two dinners were organised in 2017.

–– Dedicated Brexit analysis: We have introduced a regular ‘Brexit analysis’ section in INFO to feature members’ views and news related to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. –– Brexit joint sessions: Launched in 2016, each forum is focused on a session about Brexit and its impact on different sectors (Finance, Legal, HR), in order to provide our members with an opportunity to openly share and discuss Brexit with their peers. In 2017, the Chamber organised 2 specific sessions: ‘The Impact of Brexit on Talent and Mobility’ and ‘The Impact of Brexit on Finance.’

London should remain a major financial centre for non-European savings. But British banks should not get passporting rights to operate in Europe if they do not accept single market rules, and euro clearing activities for “super systemic” institutions must be located in the currency bloc. François Villeroy de Galhau, Gouverneur of the Banque de France

–– Brexit forum: Launched in March 2017, this cross-sectoral forum, is designed to gather leaders of member companies, consultants and lawyers to discuss the impact of Brexit going forward. In 2017, The Chamber organised 4 sessions. –– Annual Financial Lunch: In November 2017, François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France, was the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Annual Financial Lunch where he addressed the impact of Brexit for the banks.

Outlook 2018 The Chamber will be involved in an academic research project dedicated to Brexit. The Chamber will play a role of ‘user reviewer’ by reviewing a grant application to the Economic and Social Research Council, entitled, “EU Highly skilled migrants in ‘ordinary cities’: changing plans in contexts of Brexit” conducted by the Universities of Sheffield, Western England and Glasgow.

My main role is to maintain and enhance the Franco-British relationship in the challenging context of the Brexit. The French Chamber in Great Britain and the French Embassy are both involved in the Franco British businesses community in the UK and I view our future as very close and fruitful. HE Mr Jean Pierre Jouyet, French Ambassador to the UK

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Membership

Grow your network and your business in Great Britain New in 2017

Focus on Start-ups

–– The first cocktail dedicated to Corporate members took place at private club Home House in January. Free of charge for main representatives, this annual event aims to provide additional networking opportunities. –– In December, the Chamber organised its first ‘Welcome to the Chamber’ breakfast for new members and new main representatives to fully understand their benefits, meet the whole Chamber’s team and network with other new members. These breakfasts will be held quarterly.

The French Chamber continues to organise events and opportunities for Start-ups to grow in a supportive, informed and inspiring ecosystem. 2017 saw the continued partnership with the French Tech London Hub as well as the development of partnerships with key players in the London Start-up Scene. The French Chamber continues to leverage its unique position between large corporates and Start-ups making introductions and facilitating profitable collaborations to drive business, all the while offering an ever growing knowledge base and network to its members.

Focus on Brexit The French Chamber pursued its initiatives to look at the potential business impact of Brexit on Franco-British companies: –– Dedicated events, dedicated Brexit forum and joint sessions with other Forums & Clubs; –– Specific section in INFO to follow the impact of Brexit that brings together views and insights from a wide range of sources; –– President’s Circle Dinners, chaired by Estelle Brachlianoff, the Chamber’s President, are organised to bring together board directors and main representatives of UK subsidiaries of major French companies to discuss and evaluate the impact of Brexit on businesses; and –– Brexit survey: in October 2017, the French Chamber launched a second Brexit survey, conducted by independent research agency Ipsos MORI. This survey was a survey of the members of 13 foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK, representing 6,000 companies. It revealed that a large majority are ‘not confident’ of a positive outcome for Britain in the Brexit negotiations.

The Chamber deeply thanks the Start-up LAB mentors: Gilles Avenel (Director, Visconti Coaching); Jean-François Cecillon (Founder and Managing Partner, The Universal Matrix LLP); Christophe Chazot (Group Head of Innovation, HSBC); Alexandre Covello (CEO, Angelscube); Olivier Decannière (Head of Ardian UK); Christophe Desgranges (Partner, Consulting, PwC); Serge Harry (Member of the Executive Committee, London Stock Exchange Group); Maxime Holder (Chairman, PAUL UK); Frederic Ichay (Partner, Pinsent Masons); Anne-France Kennedy (Director, ON5); George Merrylees (Senior Associate, Irwin Mitchell LLP); Olivier Njamfa (CEO, Eptica); Philippe Polet (Former Senior Advisor, Signia Wealth); Marc Reboux (Senior Director, EMEA Office Advisory & Transactions, CBRE); Benoit Reillier (Managing Director, Launchworks Ventures); Franck Sidon (Managing Director, Tax Assist Accountants); Jon Snade (Partner, Browne Jacobson); and Louise Tingström (Partner, Finelk).

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Facts and Figures Number of member companies

Membership Sectors (%share)

568

43%

14%

Services

Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Industry, Technology, Transport & Energy

Luxury

Food, Drink, Hotels & Restaurants, Leisure & Tourism

Retail & Consumer Goods

Health, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics

14%

20% 66%

Active members (371) Corporate members (115) Patron members (82)

Main Representatives that are Non-French

41% Representatives

4,800

Membership profile 68% represented at the highest level of management

New Patron Members in 2017

The Boston Consulting Group, Coty, Flybe, Lacoste, Richemont, SGG UK Limited and Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

4% 18% 35%

MDs, GMs, Partners Founders, Owners Executive Staff Chairmen & CEOs

15%

Directors, Heads of Departments Other C-Level positions 9% 19%

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Start-ups & SMEs

A one-stop shop for Start-ups It is a great time to be a Start-up as large corporates are increasingly and actively looking to innovate and engage with new concepts, ideas and talent. As well as offering a range of tailored services to help with the development of a business, the French Chamber continues to organise events and opportunities for Start-ups to grow in a supportive, informed and inspiring ecosystem. 2017 saw the continued partnership with the French Tech London Hub as well as the development of partnerships with key players in the London Start-up Scene, notably with London & Partners, Microsoft Accelerator, AngelsCube, EarlyMetrics, FrenchConnect and CFTE. The result of these partnerships has been a great increase in the number of promising Start-ups from all sectors joining and engaging with the French Chamber. Furthermore, these partnerships will play a key role as the French Chamber continues to leverage its unique position between large corporates and Start-ups making introductions and facilitating profitable collaborations to drive business, all the while offering an ever growing knowledge base and network to its members. 2017 also saw the Start-up LAB build on the success of the Pitch Academies and Mentoring program with the creation of Start-up INVEST, a new group of business angels actively looking to invest in early stage Start-ups.

Start-ups Membership (%share)

Get involved with our events: Network to build relationships with key contacts and new clients

–– With our 50+ events each year, the Chamber offers huge potential for meeting relevant contacts within big organisations and other Start-ups, notably at the ‘Small Meets Big’ events, the Franco-British Conference, From Scratch to Success: Business stories, and the Member-to-Member Cocktail. –– Start-up members also receive invitations to events organised by the French Tech London Hub, of which the French Chamber is a founding member, allowing them to exchange with peers.

What they say

When establishing into the UK, the French Chamber of Great Britain has been a strong support. In our early days in the UK, having access to decision makers and valuable service was a key factor of success. After 2 years in London, we are still actively involved in the events. Above all, winning the Franco-British Business Awards helped us to convince key-decision makers and increase our credibility in both countries. Antoine Baschiera, CEO and Co-Founder of Earlymetrics

The French Chamber of Great Britain is a vibrant and connected community. It has allowed me to access a wide network of decision makers and entrepreneurs I wouldn’t have been able to meet otherwise. The team at the Chamber is also doing a great job at promoting Start-ups, which has helped us gain much needed visibility within the community. Jean-Michel Chalayer, Co-Founder & CEO of LeSalon

As we started the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, we have fully enjoyed the support of the French Chamber. As we are building a platform to address the needs of professionals in finance to upskill in an industry rapidly being transformed by technology, having a partner like the Chamber is very valuable. They helped us to connect to other companies and invited us to events where we could meet potential partners. We are looking forward to having the Chamber as a trusted partner. Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Keep informed of trends and practice your pitch Start-up & SME Club Working sessions Co-chaired by Sébastien Goldenberg, CEO & Co-Founder, TheHouseShop.com and Jeanne Monchovet, Founder and Principal Consultant, Olystix, and Advisory Councillor of the French Chamber The Start-up & SME Club provides a meeting place for successful Start-ups and ambitious SMEs looking to grow their business and share their experience, and network with other members. 2017 saw presentations from Theodo, Pashion, Microsoft Accelerator, Moore Stephens LLP, Verdier & Co. Signature Communication, Inbound Capital, NewTownVision and Jin as well as the ever popular Brainstorming session at the end of the year in which members discussed together the themes and topics that will be addressed in 2018. The chosen areas include Legal issues, Intellectual Property, Funding options, Cross-Cultural Challenges, Attracting and Acquiring clients online and offline, and how to build relationships with corporate partners.

Member 2 Member Share exclusive discounted rates or offers with your fellow members through the free Member 2 Member programme, and explore offers for other members. Gain recognition, visibility and support –– Start-up & SME category at the FrancoBritish Business Awards –– Visibility through articles or interviews in INFO –– Exposure thanks to stands at events –– Speak at one of our Events or Forums & Club sessions –– Dedicated Social Media channels –– Start-up prices for selected events –– Dedicated account management

Start-up INVEST This new group is the latest addition to the Start-up LAB, bringing together businessmen and women who are actively looking for investment opportunities with early stage Start-ups. Start-up INVEST is a confidential, independent, flexible and dynamic platform in which investment expertise, experience and knowledge will be shared. Apply to have your pitch-deck added to the Chamber’s deal flow to practice your pitch, receive advice and get funding from inspirational and informed investors.

Bespoke business support for all your professional needs from desk hire to VAT returns Small companies can take advantage of the Chamber’s wide range of professional services at all stages of development, for very competitive fees: –– Recruitment (special package for Start-ups) –– Registered address and company set-up assistance –– Accountancy and payroll services –– All-inclusive desk rental and Meeting Room hire

CLUB@ In 2017 the Chamber continued the ‘CLUB@’ event format, evening sessions at which entrepreneurs are invited to the premises of other fellow Club members to network around drinks and canapés, and be inspired by their success stories and share their own in a more informal environment.

Other Forums & Clubs The Chamber also organises another 8 Forums & Clubs across a number of pertinent issues to which, where relevant, members of the Start-ups & SME Club are invited to participate.

Outlook 2018 –– Another dynamic agenda of invaluable club sessions, more CLUB@ events and a focus on corporate Start-up cooperation. –– In partnership with EarlyMetrics, Microsoft Accelerator, AngelsCube, French tech London, CFTE and French Connect, the French Chamber will organise a match-making event to bring together a wide range of industries and sectors and create a platform in which large corporates are introduced to promising Start-ups who offer a solution to their strategic needs. The event will effectively join-the-dots between the needs of corporates and the talent and innovation of Start-ups and showcase the numerous examples of collaborations made through our network.

French Tech London Hub The French Tech London Hub , launched in 2016, is an initiative led by entrepreneurs, backed by the French government, and supported locally by the French Chamber alongside five other steering members: The French Embassy, Business France, French Connect, French Digital and Frog Valley. The objective of this initiative is to federate and structure existing initiatives supporting Start-ups’ development in London and to foster the international influence of French entrepreneurship. In 2017, 11 events were co-organised by the steering committee of the French Tech London Hub.

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Forums & Clubs

Develop your expertise and share with fellow members Our Forums & Clubs bring together business leaders and experts drawn from our membership and from the Franco-British business community at large. Under the leadership of Chairs, each Forum or Club meets four to six times per year, with guest speakers giving presentations on topical themes. Providing exclusive learning, benchmarking and networking opportunities, the Forums & Clubs deliver reliable and relevant information to attendees. Themes are proposed by the members and can be adapted to current affairs when appropriate.

Forums & Clubs Sessions

Articles covered in INFO and online in 2017

While the participation to the Forums & Clubs is by invitation only, all members at the French Chamber are able to access the wealth of knowledge and advice that they generate thanks to reports in both INFO magazine and online, which summarise the most pertinent information that came through each session.

Participants Overall

Member Companies Involved

Guest Speakers and Experts Invited

485

218

Forums & Clubs are unique gatherings that give Member companies and their teams, an opportunity to meet and learn from high-profile experts, on a wide range of topical issues. We are very proud to have launched two new forums in 2017; the Brexit and Retail forums. It is always a pleasure to work hand in hand with the Chairs, speakers and attendees and the constant feedback we get is very positive and hugely valuable for our continued programme of sessions. Ophélie Martinel, Project Manager, Forums & Clubs

OUR FORUMS Brexit (2017) Climate Change & Sustainability Digital Transformation & Innovation Finance Human Resources Retail (2017)

OUR CLUBS Luxury Start-up & SME Women’s Business

Thank you

Chairs and the Forums & Clubs team gathered at Home House on 20 April 2017 for the Annual Chairs’ Lunch.

We would like to thank all the Chairs for their time and commitment, as well as all the speakers, sponsors and members for their involvement and contribution to the quality of the debates and discussions. We would also like to thank our departing chairs: Arnaud de Montille, Co-Founder, Merci Maman, Jean-Baptiste Aloy, Executive Director, Employee Research, Ipsos MORI (HR forum) and Rob Guyler, CFO, EDF Energy (Finance forum). French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Brexit Forum Since 2017 This forum has for mission to understand the practical implications of Brexit and provide best practice advice for Franco-British businesses through analysis of legal inputs, trends and strategies. Aimed at: CEOs, Heads of Brexit Task Forces, Heads of Strategy, Heads of Corporate Affairs in charge of Brexit. Co-chaired by Angela

Hepworth, Corporate Policy and Regulation Director at EDF Energy and Neil Sherlock CBE, Partner, Corporate Affairs, PwC

5 Sessions Launch and Brainstorming session (March) The Impact of Brexit on Talent and Mobility (May) Speakers: Julia Onslow-Cole, Partner, Legal Markets Leader & Head of Global Immigration, PwC and Jeremy Greaves, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Strategy, Airbus Group UK

Regulations / Customs Union (September) Speakers: John Keefe, Director of Public Affairs, Eurotunnel Group and Lara Robinson, Principal Policy Adviser (EU negotiations), CBI

The Government’s point of view on the UK’s future relationship with the EU

Outlook 2018

Speakers: Sir John Grant, Special Adviser, PwC & Former UK Ambassador to the EU and James Dowler, Deputy Director for the Stakeholder Engagement Team, Department for Exiting the European Union

Topics include: Digital, human resources, education. Sponsorship of this forum by ESCP Europe Business School

December EU Summit: Brexit breakthrough? Speakers: Angela Hepworth, Corporate Policy and Regulation Director, EDF Energy and Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations, PwC

The Chamber is providing our sectors and organisations with great insight and an environment through which we can share intelligence and discuss collective action on this major development. It is fitting that ESCP Europe, which has had a strong voice on Brexit, associates itself as a sponsor with this key forum. Simon Mercado, UK Director, ESCP Europe Business School

Climate Change & Sustainability Forum Since 2011 One of the objectives of this forum is to be the very first Franco-British think tank on these topical and major issues. Aimed at CEOs, experts and Heads of Sustainability leading their organisations’ climate change commitments. Co-chaired by Richard Brown CBE, Former CEO and Chairman of

Eurostar, Chairman Department for Transport Franchise Advisory Panel and Jean-Philippe Verdier, Founding Partner of Verdier & Co. Corporate Advisory

5 Sessions From Kyoto to Paris: Reflections on 20 Years of Climate Policy and the Looming Risk to Business (March) Speaker: Dr Charles Donovan, Director, Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, Imperial College Business School

Agriculture and Climate Change: post COP23 (April) Speaker: Eric Giry, Agricultural Counsellor for the United Kingdom and Ireland, French Embassy

Energy efficiency: the forgotten priority (June) Speakers: George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering, SPIE UK and Anne-France Kennedy, Director, ON5 Company ltd

Wind and solar energy: the global rise of the two prominent clean energy sources in the overall energy mix (September) Speakers: Barny Evans, Head of Sustainable Places, Energy and Waste, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff and Mark Jones, CEO, EWT (Emergya Wind Technologies) L.V.

The finances of clean energy: debt and equity financing markets, returns and trends in Mergers & Acquisitions (November) Speakers: Jean-Philippe Verdier, Founding Partner, Verdier & Co. Corporate Advisory and Niel Bisset, Senior Vice President, EMEA Infrastructure Finance Group, Moody’s Investors Service Ltd

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Site Visit Olympic Park Energy Centre, London (organised with ENGIE UK & Ireland)

Outlook 2018 Topics include: Brexit & UK environmental law, air quality, batteries, construction and transport. Cocktail event with Raymond Blanc on Food and Carbon Footprint.

Forums & Clubs continued

Digital Transformation & Innovation Forum Since 2016 This forum provides innovative digital experiences, expertise and tools required to better adapt to the ever-changing digital age and to implement an effective digital strategy programme. Aimed at: Chief Digital Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Heads of Innovation and Heads of Strategy of major companies, Start-ups with know-how in the field of digital transformation

and innovation. Co-chaired by Lucien Boyer, CMO, Vivendi and Christophe Chazot, Group Head Innovation, HSBC

5 Sessions The Millennial Conundrum: How to attract and retain talent in a digital world – Sponsored by HEC Paris (January)

Platforms: the number one wealth creators in the 21st century, or the emergence of new business models (September)

Speakers: Jean-Rémi Gratadour, Executive Director of HEC Paris Digital Center, Nicolas Taborisky, UK CEO, Theodo and Peter Wheeldon, SVP of Human Resources, Universal Music Group

Speakers: Alizée Vasseur, International Digital Marketing Strategist and CMO, Buzz&Go and Benoit Reillier, Managing Director, Launchworks & Co

Creating Value in our ‘Big Brother’ data world (March) Speakers: Richard Hepworth, Director of Digital Transformation, PwC and Jérôme Encrevé, Head of Data Analytics, NBIM

The new customers, or how the Internet has changed the way we do business and consume (June)

Outlook 2018 Topics include: Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, new revenue stream, social media, cyber security and content management. Sponsorship of this forum by ESCP Europe Business School

The issues and challenges regarding the protection of personal data according to the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR (December) Speakers: Eve-Christie Vermynck, Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP and Carole Gentil, Vice President, Head of Customer Experience – Financial Services, Capgemini UK plc

Speakers: Olivier Njamfa, CEO, Eptica and Antoine Baschiera, CEO, EarlyMetrics

Finance Forum Since 2012 The Finance Forum provides a confidential and collaborative environment that facilitates open discussion on the financial sector. Aimed at CFOs and senior representatives of financial institutions.

Chaired by John Peachey, Managing Director – CFO, Global Market HSBC Bank Plc

4 Sessions Managing investors & key stakeholders (February) Speakers: Nick Turnor, Global Head of Investor Relations, HSBC Holdings Plc and Rob Guyler, CFO, EDF Energy

M&A: Successful Integrations (April) Speakers: Neil Boss, Partner, Financial Advisory – Transaction Services, Deloitte and Alejandro Vicente, Senior Vice President, Global Head of M&A, Coty

The Impact of Brexit on Finance (June) Speakers: Liz Martins, UK Economist, HSBC and Philippe Guyonnet-Duperat, Financial Counsellor, French Embassy

The CFO, when and why do you need one? Challenges of the evolving business environment and adaption of the changing scope for the CFO’s role (November)

Outlook 2018 Topics include: Cryptocurrencies & blockchain, how to attract & retain talent, embracing fintech to develop and thrive, demystification of the cloud.

Speakers: Patrick Fenton, Partner, Head of Cloud Transformation, KPMG and Michaël Elalouf, CFO, iwoca

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Human Resource Forum Since 2009 The HR forum encourage open discussion and the exchange of experience from a wide range of industries on people-related subjects. Aimed at: HR Directors and HR professionals. Co-chaired by Pia Dekkers, Human Resources

Director, Chanel and Melanie Stancliffe, Partner – Employment, Irwin Mitchell LLP

6 Sessions Employment Law Updates (January) Speakers: Melanie Stancliffe, Partner – Employment, Irwin Mitchell LLP and Caroline Yarrow, Partner, Bircham Dyson Bell LLP

Employee Commitment and well being at work (March) Speakers: Sally Hemming, Associate Director, ER & Talent, EY and Jean-Baptiste Aloy, Executive Director, Employee Research, Ipsos MORI

Managing multicultural teams (May) Speaker: Peter Alfandary, Principal at PRA CrossCultural & Business Development, Head of French Team at Reed Smith LLP and Vice President of the French Chamber

Developing high performing teams – Sponsored by HEC Paris (June) Guest Speaker: Roxana Barbulescu, Associate Professor Management and Human Resource, HEC Paris

The benefits of flexible working (September)

Outlook 2018 Topics include: Modern slavery, work-life balance, UK tax compliance considerations for a globally mobile workforce, innovative employee engagement practices, moving from diversity to inclusion.

Speakers: Chris Dunford, Human Resources Director – Global Service Delivery, American Express Global Business Travel, Caroline Pegden, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer and Philip Pegden, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, TempaGoGo

How to manage the new generation (November) Speaker: Pia Dekkers, Human Resources Director, Chanel and Dr. Boris A. Altemeyer, Chief Scientific Officer, Cognisess

Retail Forum Since 2017 This forum analyses new challenges and opportunities for member companies operating in the retail business. Aimed at CEOs, Managing Directors and Senior Representatives of Retail Brands. Co-chaired by Alain Harfouche, General

Manager UK & Ireland, L’Occitane, and Catherine Palmer, Legal & Administrative Director, Joseph

5 Sessions Launch and Brainstorming session (May) Property: Key Challenges and Drivers (July) Speakers: Michael Horwitz, Executive Director, CBRE, Martin Summerscales, Head Of Retail Strategy and Consulting, CBRE and Mark Higgin, Partner, Head of Rating, Montagu Evans

The Future of Retail: trends, brick and mortar vs. digital, disruption... (September) Guest Speakers: Sylvie Freund-Pickavance, Group Strategy & Business Development Director, Value Retail and Jonathan Chippindale, Chief Executive, Holition Location: Les 110 de Taillevent London

The Future of Retail: HR Management, manpower, staffing, attract & retain talents, change resulting from automation (November)

Outlook 2018 Topics include: Customer Experience, disposal of old stock, Retails champions of e-commerce, future trends, product & pricing strategy. Cocktail event at L’Occitane & Pierre Hermé Paris Regent Street flagship store.

Speakers: Jonathan Austin, Founder & Chief Executive, Best Companies and Pia Dekkers, Human Resources Director, Chanel Location: Les 110 de Taillevent London

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Forums & Clubs continued

Start-up & SME Club Since 2009 The Start-up & SME Club provides a platform to work on case studies and horizontal issues identified by its members. The Start-up & SME Club is the perfect place for successful Start-ups and ambitious SMEs to meet and discuss about their business, share their experience, and network with other members. In 2017 we saw inspirational Start-up presentations. Aimed at founders of Start-ups, MDs of SMEs and entrepreneurs. Co-chaired by Jeanne Monchovet, Founder and Principal Consultant, Olystix and Advisory

Councillor of the French Chamber and Sébastien Goldenberg, CEO & Co-Founder, TheHouseShop.com

6 Sessions

1 CLUB@ Venue: Deloitte Digital

Learning from other entrepreneurs mistakes (January)

How to find the Best Board Members and Advisors for Start-up Success (April)

Speakers: Nicolas Taborisky, UK CEO, Theodo UK, and Flavia de Pfyffer, Founder, Pashion

Speakers: Jean-Philippe Verdier, Founding Partner, Verdier & Co. Corporate Advisory and Fabrice Bernhard, Co-Founder and CTO, Theodo

The importance of Innovation in Entrepreneurship (February)

Pitching session with 4 Start-ups (June)

Speakers: Kevin Monserrat, Head of Startup Ecosystem Development, Microsoft Accelerator, Hervé Mottais, Associate Director and Steve Williams, Partner, Moore Stephens

Personal Branding is the new Marketing: are you on-board? (September) Speakers: Pinar Akkaya, Director, Signature Communication, David Chermont, CEO-Founder, Inbound Capital, Etienne Duval, Director & Founder, NewTownVision and Amanda Tran, Managing Director, JIN

Brainstorming Session (November)

Speech of Olivier Binse, Digital Lead Partner at Deloitte Digital in January 2017.

Outlook 2018 Another dynamic agenda of invaluable club sessions, more CLUB@ events and a focus on corporate Start-up cooperation.

Women’s Business Club Since 2015 The Women’s Business Club is the first business networking platform for female executives drawn from the Franco-British business community. Its members meet over lunch, to discuss current affairs and business topics. The Club also hosts the ‘Women, Inspiration and Leadership’ annual event, which is open to all members. Aimed at female CEOs, CFOs and women with global positions based in the UK, as well as key decision makers from the worlds of diplomacy, media, economics and politics.

Chaired by Estelle Brachlianoff, Senior Executive Vice-President, UK & Ireland of Veolia, and President of the French Chamber

3 Lunches

Intrapreneurship, or the act of behaving like an entrepreneur while working for a large organisation (March) Speakers: Tanuja Randery, President UK & Ireland, Schneider Electric and Estelle Brachlianoff, Senior Executive Vice-President UK & Ireland, Veolia and President of the French Chamber Location: French Residence Partner: Pierre Hermé Paris

British Snap Elections (June)

How to succeed as a CEO (October)

Speakers: Rachel Johnson, Author, Journalist and Justine Picardie, Editor in Chief Harper’s Bazaar UK and Town & Country UK Location: Chanel Flagship Store Partners: Chanel and Pierre Hermé Paris

Guest Speaker: Dame Carolyn McCall DBE, Chief Executive, easyJet Location: Home House Sponsor: Guerlain Partner: Hello Day

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Luxury Club The Luxury Club’s aims to encourage the exchange of best practice, share experiences and celebrate savoir-faire and excellence between decision makers from the luxury sector. The Club meets in exclusive venues around key speakers from the industry. Aimed at senior representatives of luxury brands, cultural institutions, general managers of five-star hotels and chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Chaired by Tom Meggle, former Managing Director, Louis Vuitton UK, Ireland and South Africa.

2 Luxury Club Breakfast

20 April 2017 with Sir Paul Smith, Fashion designer Location: Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square

28 June 2017 with Grayson Perry CBE, Artist Location: Royal Albert Hall and Serpentine Gallery

1 Cocktail Party

1 Visit of Ron Arad’s Studio

24 May 2017 at The Connaught

16 November 2017 Guest Speaker: Ron Arad, Architect and Designer

In partnership with Pernod-Ricard UK

Partners: Moët Hennessy and La Maison Maille

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Events 2017

Explore new synergies and unlock business opportunities Participants

3,500 Partners & sponsors

112 Speakers

56 Events

Top themes covered Brexit –– Franco-British relations in the context of Brexit –– The impact of Brexit on businesses and the future outlook for the UK –– Hauts-de-France: your closest point of entry to the European Union –– Elections in France and the UK: what are the potential consequences for Franco-British relations and Brexit? –– The new French Government’s Employment reforms: How do they compare with other European countries and what they might mean for Brexit Britain –– Europe, UK and France: facing our common economic challenges

Other themes covered –– The future of Digital Learning & Adaptative Learning – DIGITAL –– ‘Will French contract law soon govern international business transactions?’ – FRENCH LAW –– French Presidential Election: For better, for worse? – ECONOMIC UPDATE –– The energy challenge and how businesses can be 3 times more efficient as demand doubles – ENERGY –– Innovation in Construction – INNOVATION –– The current market trends the airline business is facing in the UK – AIRLINE MARKET –– How disruptors are driving the future of luxury? – LUXURY

Top gold sponsors

Top gold partners

Including: –– 7 lunches & dinners; –– 30 networking events; and –– 15 Patron events.

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Highlights Speakers 2017

Rajesh Agrawal Deputy Mayor – Business

Carolyn Fairbairn Director-General – CBI

Pascal Cagni President – Business France

Sir Paul Smith CBE Chairman and Designer – Paul Smith

Michael Ward Managing Director – Harrods Chairman – Walpole

Alexandra Palt Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer – L’Oréal

HE Ms Sylvie Bermann Former French Ambassador to the United Kingdom

François Villeroy de Galhau Governor of the Bank of France

Guillaume Cerutti Chief Executive Officer – Christie’s

Xavier Bertrand President – Hauts-de-France Region

Fabienne Viala Chairman – Bouygues UK

Christine Ourmieres-Widener Chief Executive Officer – Flybe

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Events 2017 continued

Lunches and Dinners Celebrating top-level initiatives and company achievements in the context of refined gastronomic experiences at the most luxurious venues of the capital.

Annual Gala Dinner Annual Gala Dinner on 22 March 2017 at the Landmark Hotel. Despite being held in tragic circumstances – earlier in the day, a terrorist attack took place in Westminster, injuring more than 50 people, five of them fatally – the French Chamber’s Annual Gala Dinner took place as planned, although with a more sombre tone than in previous years.

430 guests attended the Gala, held at the Landmark London Hotel, to mark the friendship between Britain and France and to celebrate the French Chamber’s continued growth and success. “London is lucky to have such a thriving French community.” Rajesh Agrawal – Deputy Mayor.

Participants

430 Amount raised in aid of Emmaus UK

£20,838 Thank you to our Gold sponsors

Thank you to our Silver sponsors

Annual Financial Lunch Annual Financial Lunch on 23 November 2017 at the Langham Hotel: Francois Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, was

the distinguished speaker of the 2017 edition where he explained the economic challenges ahead for Europe.

Participants

130 Thank you to our sponsor

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Awards and Trophy Honouring Franco-British success stories, Awards ceremonies are significant platforms recognising the achievements of our members and other deserving companies by experts and influencers within the Franco-British ecosystem.

FBBA Applications

57 Experts of the Jury Meeting

10 Start-up & SME Award winner: Earlymetrics.

Sustainability Award: Bouygues UK.

Thank you to our sponsors

French Chamber Award: VINCI Construction Grands Projets British Isles.

Coup de Coeur: LeSalon.

Intercultural Trophy When the French and British do business together, what is natural and obvious in one country may be exotic and strange in the other.

Winner 2017

The Intercultural Trophy is aimed at recognising a culturally-intelligent company, organisation or project that has successfully helped to bridge the gap between our two cultures.

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Events 2017 continued

Debates, discussions and seminars Creating thought-provoking and focused discussions around specific topics in the presence of prestigious speakers and innovators in a variety of fields. Business Stories: From scratch to success

Economic Update

Seminars with Bryan Cave

Speakers

Participants

Thanks to HSBC for sponsoring the event in 2017.

Amount of members to connect with

120

100

Breakfast with… In 2017, 3 senior representatives of our Patron members shared their insights about their companies as well as specific hot topics around their industry – gathering 80 members per session.

Tanuja Randery: Former Zone President UK & Ireland, Schneider Electric – CEO & Founder, Powerwomen Network.

Fabienne Viala: Chairman, Bouygues UK.

Christine Ourmières: Chief Executive Officer, Flybe.

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Zoom London Luxury Think Tank

Speakers

Participants

190

Partners

Keynote speeches

Panels

Sponsored by Coorpacademy.

Patron events and corporate cocktails

Jardin Blanc at RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Raymond Blanc OBE.

Corporate cocktail at Home House.

Trade Delegation to Dublin

Dublin City Council with Councillor Noeleen Reilly

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Dinner at the French Residence.

Patron Trip to Paris

Lunch hosted by the British Ambassador to France, Lord Llewellyn of Steep.

Business Support Services

Develop your business in the United Kingdom We support French Start-ups & SMEs at all stages of their development in the UK, through longterm strategies and business solutions. With a dedicated and experienced team of 11, our Business Centre, Business Consultancy & Company Set-up work together to offer a diverse portfolio of business resources for French and British companies. The main challenge in 2017 was to keep turning Brexit into an opportunity for French companies willing to export to the UK. This will continue to be a challenge and in 2018 we will continue focusing on this mission and also developing new trade and investment projects in France for British firms.

Business Centre With 21 desks located in the heart of London, our business centre offers a unique springboard for French businesses, which automatically benefit from the advantages of an Active membership at the Chamber as well as a premium working environment for their employees. Our flexible desk rental service, offered for daily, weekly or monthly packages, is aimed at Start-ups, entrepreneurs or SMEs, that are developing their businesses in the UK. In 2017, efforts have been made to maintain a strong membership converted rate regarding the hosted companies. In 2018 we will focus on improving a sense of community and experience sharing amongst our tenants.

Business Support Clients*

238

Business Centre Tenants

Companies met on roadshows in France

B-to-B meetings obtained for our clients

160

What they say

The Business Support expertise in providing commercial solutions enables us to host and follow French companies wishing to develop their activities in the UK. We are delighted to represent these French exporters on the British market. Sophie Bosc, Account Manager at the French Chamber of Great Britain

Occupancy rate

90% 32

Companies hosted in 2017

Membership converted rate

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Business Consultancy The Business Consultancy Department assists and supports French SMEs looking to develop their activities across the Channel. In 2017, the team went on a series of road shows in France to promote UK business opportunities in various sectors of activity such as biotechnology, e-commerce, aeronautics and retail. In 2017, 16 events were organised by local Chambers of Commerce resulting in numerous B-to-B meetings with French businesses interested in exploring the UK market. Our services –– Bespoke market research –– Lists of prospects and potential clients –– Organisation of B-to-B meetings with prospects –– Trade visits for groups of companies in the same sector –– Commercial representation and virtual office –– Seminar organisation

Business Consultancy Clients

Placements

Event types

11%

Shared Commercial Individual Mission

14%

Collective Mission Seminars Market Intelligence 40%

Journée Pays

19% Focus on the Seminars

5th edition of EDHEC Seminar Finance 1 week: April 24th-27th 25 participants; 19 speakers

1st edition UK Market 1 day: 5th December 18 participants; 6 speakers

What they say

Many thanks to the French Chamber for the organization of our trip to London with the EDHEC Global MBA Finance Track. It was a pleasure working with them again on this. Sandra Richez, Head of Global MBA Career Service, EDHEC

Being based at the French Chamber is very convenient for Stanley Robotics as it allows us to work on new projects in the UK and to be directly connected to our clients. Indeed, having offices in central London, offers the ideal environment for a French Start-up to network and develop its activities abroad.

Having worked with several French Chambers around the world, it seemed natural to domicile our London offices at the CCFGB. The Business Centre team was key to the success of Crystal Finance in the UK as they helped us grow faster and be known to the French community.

Adrien Michel, Project Manager, Stanley Robotics

Stanislas Steadman, Consultant UK and Ireland, Crystal Finance

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Accountancy, Payroll and Company Set-up

Adapting to meet client demands The Accountancy, Payroll and Company Set-up Services department had a good year and realised an increase in turnover of 4 per cent against 2016. The first half of 2017 was particularly productive. The Accountancy, Payroll and Company Set-up Services team is ready and committed to adapt its services to meet the demands of its clients and maintain the high quality of its services.

Our Services –– Accountancy: bookkeeping, management accounts, sales processing and credit control, purchase and payment processing, bank reconciliation and group reporting –– Payroll: processing payslips, payment and HR support –– Monthly and annual declarations (HMRC & pension providers) –– Registered address and phone line –– VAT Management –– CIS Management (for businesses in the construction sector) –– ‘Implantation day’ (Company set-up day): All-in-one day package of tailored meetings with Franco-British experts.

Companies domiciled

Services provided to 171 clients

171

465

Clients using accounting services

Clients on payroll services

Payslips generated

5,400

Clients using VAT management services

Clients using pension and submission services

Satisfaction rate for our services

52 Turnover by service 5%

34%

57%

Accountancy (60) Payroll (32) Registered address (3)

104 94

85%

What they say

Outlook 2018

The French Chamber helped us establishing our company in the UK by providing us advices, contacts and good services which allow us to take the right decisions at the right time. Outsourcing the payroll and the accountancy is the best way to be sure to follow the law and the rules of the UK. Thanks to the team for their efficiency!

Continue to take on new clients and assist existing ones to be compliant with pensions auto-enrolment.

Franck Gueneau, Associate Director, Vision de marques

VAT management (5)

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Recruitment

A positive year The French Chamber’s Recruitment Service is dedicated to serving companies that are either already established or looking to set up in the UK, with their recruitment needs. The year 2017 was very positive, with the Recruitment Service increasing the number of placements by 33 per cent, and the number of British candidates by 21 per cent, compared to 2016.

Our Services –– Qualitative method to adapt to your company’s need and culture –– Responsive and professional team of bilingual consultants –– Diverse pool of candidates from top Business schools and universities –– Highly-competitive fees for member companies & special fares for Start-ups

What they say We used the French Chamber of Commerce last year to recruit for a bilingual French legal secretary. On previous occasions this was found not to be an easy task but their recruitment service were very efficient in listening to our needs and provided an excellent candidate who we have since employed on a permanent basis. I would not hesitate to contact them again should any future needs arise. Gill Farmer, HR & Payroll Assistant, Legal Secretary, GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL LLP

We benefited from the exceptional reach of the CCFGB Recruitment team when looking for our Office Manager. The quality and responsiveness of the service was second to none. The Recruitment team immediately understood our needs and requirements and sent us very relevant candidates in no time. Pascal Cagni, Founder and CEO at C4 Ventures, Ambassador for International investment, Chairman of the Board at Business France

Candidates by discipline

Finance

26% Construction

Marketing

Management

Insurance

16%

6% 16%

10% 10%

Business development

Business support

13%

Placements

Candidates Interviewed

Clients

Partnerships with Top French Schools

Retail

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Partnerships with Schools We developed over the years close relationships with top French business schools and universities. This collaboration gives us access to a wide panel of young and highly skilled candidates. Equally, our support of alumni associations in the UK enables us to approach experienced professionals. Having a recognized expertise, we are also regularly invited to conferences on the UK Job market to share our knowledge and advice. Our partners in 2017 included: Arts & Métiers Paritech, EDHEC Business School, EISTI, EM Normandie, ESSCA, ESSEC Business School, Grenoble Ecole de Management, HEC, INSEEC, La Rochelle Business School, NEOMA Business School and Sciences Po Paris.

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

Publications and Communications

Gain visibility, learn and benchmark with others The Publications and Communications department is focused on providing members with topical and relevant information on both Chamber activities and Franco-British business matters. Our high-quality business publications and communications offer excellent opportunities for members to increase their visibility through editorial contributions and advertising.

INFO Magazine Since its launch in 1979, INFO has been a tool for the development of strong relationships between the French Chamber and its members, and also serves to broaden collaboration across the Channel. With a professional, modern look and consolidated sections, the magazine’s structure has continued to improve in both design and content in 2017 with new sections introduced, such as our regular Brexit analysis section. This complements existing sections such as ‘Five minutes with’, the Focus, Lifestyle pages and ‘At the Chamber’ sections. Published in print and online, INFO has a reputation for the quality and relevance of information that it provides to the Franco-British business world. Notable interviews and contributors in 2017 include: Alistair Darling (former Chancellor of the Exchequer); HE Mr Jean-Pierre Jouyet (French Embassy); HE Ms Sylvie Berman (French Embassy); Vincent de Rivaz (EDF Energy); Sir Paul Smith (Paul Smith); Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London), and many more.

Issues per year

Printed copies per issue

Overall readership per issue

Online readership per issue

Member companies featured in 2017

3,500+ 20,000+

12,000 272 36

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Distribution Sent to members’ representatives

2,000

Sent to decision makers and opinion leaders

INFO magazine offers members multiple and varied opportunities to be featured, whether through articles, interviews, company news, Forum & Club and event reports, or contributions from experts in areas relevant to each Focus theme. –– ‘5 minutes with…’ interviews gives heads of Patron member companies the chance to talk about their company’s achievements and strategies; ·· Stephen Chadwick (Managing Director, EuroNorth, Dassault Systèmes)

·· Hugo Fry (General Manager UK, Sanofi) ·· Nicolas Philippot (General Manager UK, Savencia Fromage & Dairy) ·· Victor Chavez (Chief Executive, Thales UK) ·· Christine Ourmières-Widener (CEO, Flybe) ·· Vismay Sharma (Managing Director, L’Oréal UK & Ireland) –– ‘Brexit analysis’ offers an opportunity for French Chamber members to share best practice on how their businesses are responding to Brexit and to give their views on the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations;

+1,000

Distributed in the business lounges of Air France, Eurostar and Getlink* in France and the UK.

–– ‘News and analysis’ features news, interviews and profiles of companies large and small, including ‘Start-up Stories’ and ‘Success Stories’; –– ‘Culture and lifestyle’ looks at the activities of our food, drink and hospitality members with mini articles and features; plus a look ahead at the top must-see exhibitions and cultural events in London and beyond; –– ‘At the Chamber’ provides a comprehensive review of the Chamber’s activities including reports on the topics covered in the Forums & Clubs, events and new members.

Editorial committees for focus themes For selected issues, an editorial committee is convened where representatives from member companies and subject matter experts discuss the content framework and ultimately contribute articles.

Editorial committees serve as a useful platform for the Chamber to hear directly from its members and provide networking opportunities for members operating within the same sector of activity.

INFO focus themes for 2018 January-February Hospitality

March-April Smart Cities

May-June Retail

July-August Travel

The HR Guide

Business guides

A Practical Approach to Human Resources in Great Britain Written by members of the HR forum, this booklet provides an overview of HR topics, reflecting the strong legal basis of the UK employment landscape, and is full of valuable testimonials, tips and advice. (Updated, bilingual version published May 2017.)

Light at the End of the Tunnel: Practical Reflections on the French and British in Business Written under the guidance of the French Chamber’s cross-cultural expert Peter Alfandary, this booklet contains the keys to understanding the cultural factors and differences between the French and the British in business.

Copies distributed and sold since publication

450

Copies distributed and sold since publication

6,500

September-October Business Stories

November-December UK Regions

The 2018 Franco-British Trade Directory Distributed to all member representatives, the Franco-British Trade Directory is a compilation of French Chamber members’ contact details and key contacts within the Franco-British community.

Copies distributed to 2,000 contacts listed

2,000

* Formerly Groupe Eurotunnel.

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Publications and Communications continued

Communications Tools Our role is to provide our members with plenty of opportunities to gain visibility and share knowledge with fellow members.

All of our communication tools and platforms are designed to help our members create awareness of their activities among our membership base and across the Franco-British community at large. After having implemented a new social media strategy in 2016, 2017 was the year of content improvement, to gain more followers and therefore more visibility for them and for us. Indeed, our social media channels allow members to increase their visibility, exchange with one another, ask questions and share information, creating a strong online platform of networking.

Social Media

Twitter Followers

3,104

LinkedIn Connections

+ 4% Vs 2016 Engagement rate: +61.05%

+ 52.15% Vs 2016 Engagement rate: -0.96294%

Facebook Followers

1,575

Instagram Followers

+2.80 % Vs 2016 Engagement rate: +773.47%

Engagement rate: +127.63%

2,830 262

* Figures as of February 2018.

New Website Starting its development in 2017, the launch of the new website is a key project for 2018. With the help of Gaya, an agency specialised in web development, and InĂ¨s da Silva, Creative branding & digital Consultant, the new website will have a new more interactive and responsive style. This new communication tool, designed under new colour guidelines, will be a new way for the Chamber to promote its services.

Press Relations

Newsletters

In 2017, media coverage was obtained through features in different media: AFP, Reuters, Courrier Cadres, France in London, Le Monde Economie, Londres Mag, French Radio London, Ici Londres, The Financial Times, etc.

With a readership of up to 5,000 contacts, our newsletters are issued regularly throughout the year to different target audiences: all members (ACTIVE, CORPORATE and PATRON), and French SMEs/Start-ups intending to do business in the UK. The newsletters are an essential source of information and a great digital opportunity to advertise.

Following the visit in June 2017 of Xavier Bertrand, President of the Hauts-de-France region, and Philippe Hourdain, President of the CCI region, to formalise the presence of the region within the London office hosted at the French Chamber of Commerce in the UK, the French Chamber gained strong visibility in local media such as: France Bleu Picardie, France Nord Pas de Calais, Nord Littoral, Grand Lille TV, etc.

Outlook 2018 The Chamber will keep working on the content of its publications to increase the number of its followers and generate more engagement from the members.

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Advertising Opportunities Develop your exposure and brand management The Chamber offers businesses many ways to develop their visibility, brand recognition and client base through advertising in our various print and digital publications. The different options available can be tailored to suit any member’s needs and budget, with very competitive prices starting from £100. In 2017, we launched a digital advertising package, including the brand new option to share an e-shot with the Chamber’s member companies, alongside more traditional online advertising banners and social media posts; an all encompassing option at an affordable package rate.

Advertisers in 2017

We would like to thank our advertisers in 2017, small and large, for their support, trust and valuable contribution to our publications. Their support helps us to sustain the high quality of our publications for the benefit of all members.

Returning advertisers

New advertisers

AGS-360°, Banque Transatlantique, Bouygues Construction, Brann Translations, Browne Jacobson, Chanel, Chivas Brothers, Citizen Press, Delahaye Moving, Econocom, EDF Energy, Eurostar, French Touch Properties, H3P, HEC Paris, International SOS, Mazars, MC2I Group, Merci Maman, PwC, Relais & Chateaux, Groupe Renault UKI, Safran, Paragon Service Point, SPIE, VINCI Construction Grands Projets British Isles.

Athena Advisors, Buckles Solicitors, Region Hauts-de-France, Christofle, Coorpacademy, Davron Translations, Ecole Jeannine Manuel UK, Entrepreneurs Partners, Estée Lauder, Flybe, French Resources, Hedios, Inbound Capital, Jean Paul Viguier UK, K+K Hotel George, Lacoste, London Languages, Lycée International de Londres, ME Languages, Neoledge, New West End Company, Pramex International, ProCounselling, Reel UK, Sanofi, Savencia, Turenne Consulting, Waddington Custot Galleries.

Top 10 advertisers in 2017: –– Chanel –– Chivas Brothers –– Econocom –– EDF Energy –– Hedios –– International SOS –– Region Hauts-de-France –– Relais & Châteaux –– Groupe Renault UK & Ireland –– VINCI Constructions Grands Projects British Isles

What they say

Outlook 2018

Advertising in different issues of INFO magazine has helped us to raise awareness of Econocom’s presence in the UK, as well as specific services, across a broad spectrum of the Franco-British business community.

A series of advertising banners since 2014 in the Chamber’s newsletters has offered us the opportunity to highlight the HEC Paris Summer School and our newly launched,Youth Leadership Initiative, to an international audience.

Marie-Neige Coppenet-Roux, Marketing Communications & BOS Product Manager, Econocom

Elyse Michaels-Berger, Director of Youth Leadership Initiative/Summer School Programs, HEC Paris

French Chamber of Great Britain – Overview of the year 2017

The launch of the new website will expand the Chamber’s advertising offer for members, with a new wallpaper option and full integration of the Member 2 Member Offers pages.

Patron Members

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Corporate Members Accuracy UK Limited Acosphere Limited Adlere Ltd AGS-360° – Removal and Relocation Solutions Air France – KLM Alice Alstom Transport UK & Ireland Andros UK LTD Arkadin Asendia UK Atout France / France Tourism Development Agency AyacheSalama Baker & McKenzie LLP Banque Internationale à Luxembourg Barjane

Bateaux London – Windsor – Sodexo Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Bristows LLP Brittany Ferries Browne Jacobson LLP Bulgari Hotel, London Buzz&Go Bvlgari Uk Ltd Carat Capital Caudwell Collection Caviar Petrossian UK Chappuis Halder & Co. Christian Dior Couture UK Ltd Christofle UK LTD Citizen Press Coorpacademy Cripps LLP

Devialet Early Metrics Econocom Ltd Ecovis Wingrave Yeats Edenred (UK Group) Limited EDHEC Business School Edwardian Hotels London Edwin Coe LLP Ekimetrics UK Ltd Emperor Design Consultant Ltd Entrepreneurs Partners LLP ESCP Europe Business School Estée Lauder Companies Euronext London Ltd Eurotunnel Group FinElk

French Touch Properties Ltd Galeries Bartoux London Gett Taxi LTD Guerlain Ltd HEC Paris Hilton Bankside Holition Home House Hudson Hyatt Hotels Corporation Jean Paul Viguier UK Ltd Koleksiyon L’Occitane LTD L’Oréal UK Ltd Lagardère Travel Retail Laurent Perrier UK Ltd Legendre UK Legrand Electric Ltd Lenôtre

Les 110 de Taillevent London Liaigre Ltd London & Partners London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Longchamp LuxCierge M2A Assurances et Patrimoine Majencia MCD M&A Mediobanca Microsoft Accelerator London Moore Stephens LLP Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd NewTownVision NoveltyGroup Ltd

Orange Brand Services Limited Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP PAUL UK Piaget Port Boulogne Calais Positive Planet UK Profirst UK Proman Recruitment Limited PSA Finance UK Ltd Publicis UK Region Hauts-de-France Renault-Nissan Consulting RMP Advertising Sciences Po Sherrards Solicitors LLP Signature Communication Signia Wealth Limited

Silvera Smith & Nephew Strutt & Parker Taylor Wessing LLP The Landmark London The Langham London The Wesley Hotel & Conference Venue Theodo Thomas Pink Limited Tiffany & Co. Value Retail Visconti W2-IM – Groupe Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Waddington Custot Galleries Ltd We are not Chickens Willis Towers Watson

EISTI (Ecole Internationale des Sciences du Traitement de l’Information) Eliotus Ltd Ellipse SAS EM Normandie Emball’iso-M2 Ltd Emmaus UK Empreinte Entente Partners Ltd EPIC Equanum Ltd T/A The Food Assembly ESSCA ESSEC Business School Eudonet UK Euro Accounting Ltd EURO CONTROLE PROJET UK LTD Eventeam Everlite Concept SA Evolution Coaching Europe LTD Exane BNP Paribas Executive Health Control Ltd Expandys Expat Assure F. Initiatives FD Platinum Finance Active Fitzgerald Cole & Co. Fladgate LLP FMC & C Ltd Food Alert Ltd France 24 FranceInLondon.com Franco-British Society French Radio London French Resources FrenchConnect London Frenchie Covent Garden Frenger International Fruehauf Ltd GAAM International Gascon Connection GB and Smith GEFCO UK (London) GM Avocats Gondrand UK Government of South Australia GOYER UK Limited Grands Vins de Gironde Great Northern Hotel Grenoble Ecole de Management GROUPE CRYSTAL Groupe Sup de Co Guerin Systems SAS Gympass H3P Limited

Haseltine Lake LLP Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP Headland Hello Day Limited Hipe School HL TRAD HOLD-ON PRODUCTIONS! UK Holiday Inn Nice Centre / Holiday Inn Nice Port Saint Laurent Home in London Ltd Hotel Café Royal House London Trip Howard Kennedy LLP Humanity and Inclusion Husson UK Ltd ICA Patrimoine Ici Londres IKADIA Inbound Capital INSEEC U. London Insigniam Integrative Business Coaching Ltd Interactifs UK Invest in Western France – Ocean & Loire Region Ipsos J2-Reliance Ltd James Cowper Kreston Jean Rousseau Ltd Jeff de Bruges JIN JM Weston UK Joseph Jurisglobal K+K Hotel George KellyDeli Keolis UK Kirk Rice LLP L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon La Belle Assiette La Cave à Fromage La Maison Maille La Maison Médicale Ladurée UK Ltd Laguelle Ltd Lalique Ltd

Les Vergers de la Silve LeSalon Lester Aldridge LLP Lewis Silkin LLP Leyton UK Limited Lifeline Language Services Ltd Linkfluence Ltd Lloyds Bank London International Medical Centre London School of International Communication Londres Mag Lopa Removals Ltd LSS Relocation Lunalogic UK Ltd Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill Made in Design SAS Maison de la Région Occitanie – PyrénéesMéditerranée Maîtres Laitiers du Cotentin Marechal Electric Mars Montessori & les Trois Oursons – Bilingual Nurseries mc²i Group McDermott Will & Emery ME Languages MEPEC SERVICES LTD Merci Maman Metro Health & Beauty Limited Michelin Tyre Plc Minco Products Limited Mobalpa Momentum Services Ltd Mondassur Mossessian Architecture Mozoo UK Limited Mstar Risk Modelling Muzéo My Love Affair My Wine Cabinet MYNE London MYOON LIMITED – MYCOOCOON Neoma Business School (Reims-Rouen-Paris) Neotec Equipment GB Limited NetScientific NG Finance UK Ltd numberly (1000mercis group) Nuxe UK ltd Oakre Ltd ODiTY Outsourcing Services

Olystix OMYAGUE ON5 Company Ltd OpenWork by Le Monde Après UK Ltd Opus 4 Logistics Ltd Orchid Creation OUI.sncf (formerly known as Voyages-sncf.com) Overseas Business & Development OVH Ltd Ovinalp Haute Fertilisation Paragon Service Point Parrot UK Pazery Bouffard and Company Perenity Solutions Ltd Pictet & Cie (Europe) SA – London Branch Pierre Hermé Paris Pierre Marcolini (Haute Chocolaterie) Pinet Ltd Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions Ponthier PowerWomen Network Pramex International LTD Pro-Counselling Ltd Promosalons UK Ltd PSG Networks Qare Quartix Quotium Technologies Ltd Rathbone Results Ltd Rawlinson and Hunter Reals Reel UK Ltd Relais & Châteaux Rival Colour Ltd. Roset UK Ltd RSM UK Russell-Cooke LLP S.T. Dupont UK – Stone Marketing Limited Saint Michel UK Ltd San Cheng Digital SAS Tecumseh Europe Sales & Logistique Serb Labo SlimPay SMCP UK LTD SMD + Société des ingénieurs Arts et Métiers SOCOPLAN Sogal Solina UK Limited SOLO & Partners Limited SoLocal Group UK (Digital to Store Ltd)

Spot on minds Ltd St Pancras Recruitment Stanley Robotics Street League (Sport Dans La Ville) Studio Harcourt Paris Talan Consulting UK Ltd Tax Assist Accountants The B&C Club The Berkeley Hotel Limited The Connaught The Credit Protection Association Plc The Dentist Gallery The Hippodrome Casino The International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom The London Wealth Practice Ltd The Money Cloud Ltd The Relocation Bureau The Rembrandt Hotel Ltd The Universal Matrix LLP TheHouseShop.com Tikehau Capital Tipiak Epicerie TLScontact UK Toulouse School of Economics Toyal-Europe Treis Partners LLP TSO Rail Limited TWID DESIGN TWM Solicitors Université Paris – Dauphine Vail Williams LLP Vanessa Seward Verdier & Co. Corporate Advisory Vernet SA Victanis Advisory Services Vinci Energies UK & RoI Vision de Marques UK LTD Vitec SA VITRY FRERES SA Vranken Pommery UK Ltd Wallix WanSquare WCT Cross-cultural Wedlake Bell LLP Wesley Pemberton LLP Winch Design Wine Story Ltd Wordsted WSP Wyndeham Print Group

Active Members 1001 Remedies A Sprinkle of Deco and Art ACE ORGA LTD ACT London Ltd ActiveEon Admemori Agence Lookiimobile ALICE à PARIS Alliance Française de Glasgow Alphatrad UK Altor UK LTD ALTYX Financial Planning AMA XpertEye Ltd AMJ IT Anaïk Analog Way Angela Mortimer PLC AngelsCube Limited Anorak technologies Archant Lifestyle AS 24 Fuel Card Ltd Ascential AsiaInspection – Hub2Asia UK Assetlease Athena Advisers Atlantis Consulting Aubaine Restaurant Augusta Ventures Baglioni Hotel London Balsan SAS Banque Chaabi du Maroc Barkston Consulting Ltd BEISSIER Belcom247 BELL&ROSS Bernard Controls Berrymans Lace Mawer Bircham Dyson Bell LLP Birdie Bitter Lemon Press Blanc Blancpain – Swatch Group UK Blick Rothenberg BMI Regional Ltd Boisset La Famille des Grands Vins Bonpoint UK Limited Boucheron Bourner Bullock Brann Translations Breguet – Swatch Group UK Brickvest Bridor Bryan Cave BSG Valentine Buckles Solicitors LLP Business France

Business O Feminin C4 Ventures Cabinet Wedier CANDIA Carea Distribution Caudalie UK Ltd CEI Ltd (Centre d’Echanges Internationaux) Cellande CFTE – Center for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship Champagne Duval-Leroy Ltd Charles Russell Speechlys LLP Charmont Investments Ltd Children of the Mekong CIC CAPITAL Cinebook Cirque du Soleil Cisbio Citigate Dewe Rogerson Clareville Communications Claridge’s Club Med Clyde & Co LLP Coaching Assembly Ltd Codra Software Ltd Collège Français Bilingue de Londres Conex SA Constantin Consulting Quest CPI Colour CREAMAN LTD Credit Limits International Creditsafe Group Currencies Direct CWF KIDS UK Limited CXB Hub Dans le Noir Limited – Trade Connection Davron Translations Ltd Decathlon Delabie UK Limited Delahaye Moving Ltd Delicat’s Delville Management Demarle Ltd Devonshires Solicitors LLP Distech Controls Doctors of the World UK Durance E-Notam Ltd Eclipse Ecole Jeannine Manuel UK Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Effigest UK Eiffel Engineering Ltd

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd Launchworks & Co Le Conversation Club Le Petit Ballon Le Vieux Comptoir Left Productions, the Right Company Legras Industries SA Les Bougies de Charroux LTD

*List of Active, Corporate and Patron members as of February 2018.