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Message from the President and the Executive Director
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Highlights of 2013/2014
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Facts & Figures
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Who’s who at the French Chamber
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Membership Profile in 2013/2014
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Some of our Distinguished Speakers
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Business Club Facts & Figures
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Committees’ Activities
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Contents
Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Committee Asia Committee Banking & Finance Committee Business Women Energy/Infrastructure Committee Entrepreneurs Committee French Gourmet Committee Human Resources Committee ICT Committee Legal & Tax Committee Luxury & Premium Retail Committee Marketing & Communication Committee R&D Committee Smart Cities Committee Sourcing & Supply Chain Committee Sustainability Committee 35
FCCS Events Highlights
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Publications & Communication
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So Chic
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FCCS Privilege Card 2014
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Business Support at a Glance
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Human Resources Services at a Glance
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What They Say
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External Relations with Institutions
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Message from the President The visit in France, in October 2013, of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, was a chance to reaffirm the two countries’ historical ties and strategic partnership that will be further reinforced through the EUSingapore Free Trade Agreement. In Asean, Singapore is France’s largest trading partner, and the two countries discussed bringing the commercial bilateral exchanges from €10 billion in 2013 to 15 billion by 2020. The French presence in Singapore is substantial and keeps growing yearon-year and the French Chamber plays an active role in supporting this growth, by developing both our business services and our range of activities and events. Mr Pierre Verdière, President of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
So, once again, the FCCS has reached new heights in terms of new members, number of events, companies set up and job offers fulfilled. A total of 147 events were organised this year by our 16 committees. The active contribution and participation of all our members, from very large companies to SMEs, proved to be a key success factor for these events, which attracted more than 4,800 participants. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our members for their involvement. With now close to 600 members, MNCs, SMEs and entrepreneurs, we put much empahsis on providing one-stop shop
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services to facilitate company setups and expansion in the region. To reflect the expansion of French businesses in Singapore and in the continued interest of our members, our board increased from 20 to 25 members in 2013. And with our recent decision to take additional office space to expand the FCCS business centre, we will continue to develop our service offerings for the benefit of our business community. This growth trend will certainly hold in 2014/2015 and our Chamber will continue in its efforts to always serve you better.
Thanks to the support and dedication of our board members, committee members, members and FCCS team, our departments have all significantly increased their activities. I feel very proud and thankful to them, as their combined efforts contributed in projecting an extremely dynamic image of our French Business community. Allow me to comment briefly on the year 2013, whose roadmap included various strategic directions, leading to new initiatives and projects. • Working at regional level: we put the emphasis on the regional role of Singapore within the Asian region and reinforced our cooperation with other French Chambers in Asia. Our business support department coordinated for its clients a number of business missions in the region and our Infrastructure and Asia Committees brought our members to Myanmar and Iskandar. We also organised several talks and BtB meetings on how to do business in the region to allow our members to benefit from the experience and best practice from Directors of French Chambers in Asia & Australia. • Acting as spokesman for the France trademark: in order to promote the French touch and know-how while better addressing the needs of our French retail members, we
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Message from the Director embarked on new B2C activities and launched So Chic, the essential guide for French shopping and dining in Singapore. Printed at 50,000 copies and distributed free of charge, this informative guide was extremely well received by both retailers and consumers and has already become the indispensable reference when looking for French brands and restaurants in Singapore. Another interesting initiative is our new training workshop series, French DNA, which allows our member companies to raise their team’s awareness of French Culture, develop their understanding of French communication codes and facilitate intercultural relationship. • Our Committees as the backbone of all our activities: we fostered our sectorial committees to promote our members’ expertise and better answer their needs. This year, we created a Smart City sub-committee to capitalise on French expertise in this sector and identify how French companies can contribute to Singapore goals in this field.
Mrs Carine Lespayandel, Executive Director of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
Many projects lie ahead for 2014, among which an expanded business centre, a smartphone application, and new sectorial committees, to continuously improve the services made available to our members. 3
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Highlights of 2013/2014 So Chic Singapore’s first guide to French shopping and dining
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4 French Pavilions BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia, IDEM, Medical Fair
Restaurateurs de France Label 3 restaurants already certified with the Restaurateurs de France label
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Facts & Figures Business Club
584 company and individual members
An overall network of
3,400 contacts
147
events organised with more than
16
businessoriented committees
18
permanent staff
4,800 participants
Business Support
40
company setups
47
companies exhibiting under French Pavilions
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days of business missions for
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companies
Human Resource Services
154 job offers received
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direct placements
18
companies hosted in our Business Centre
160
successful visa applications
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Who’s Who at the FCCS Board - President & Executive Committee
President Pierre VERDIÈRE Hermès SEA
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Vice President Jean-Marc DEROMEDI Aprim Interior Design
Vice President Pierre FINAS Crédit Agricole CIB
General Secretary Mathilde BROUSTEAU CVML Law Firm
Treasurer Gaëlle OLIVIER AXA Asia
Vice President Pierre VEYRES BNP Paribas
Board - Other Board Members
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Who’s Who at the FCCS Philippe ARSONNEAU, Schneider Electric Singapore Laurent BESSON, Veolia Water Technologies (SEA) Philippe DALLEE, Crédit Industriel et Commercial (CIC) Cyrille DESBAZEILLE, Danone Asia Christine ETCHEPARRE, Technip Singapore Jérôme de GRANDMAISON, Alstom Asia Olivier GROMETTO, Open D Asia Jean-Louis GRUNWALD, Sanofi-Aventis Singapore Yves LAFORGUE, SDV Logistics Asia Pacific Corporate Pascal LAMBERT, Société Générale CIB Manuel OLIVIER, TOTAL Oil Asia-Pacific Ludwig REICHHOLD, Dragages Singapore Martin ROBILLARD, Astrium Claire SAUVANAUD, Capgemini APAC - Singapore Jean-Noël STOCK, Thales Solutions Asia Bertrand STOLTZ, STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Matthieu TÉTAUD, Air FRANCE KLM Pierre-Franck VALENTIN, Solvay (Rhodia Asia Pacific) Philippe WIND, Prodegia
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Who’s Who at the FCCS Our 16 Business-Oriented Committees Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security
ICT
Co-Presidents: Mr Florian Casanova, Defense Conseil International (DCI); Mr François Dang (Safran Singapore); Mr Martin Robillard (Airbus Defence and Space)
President: Mr Jean Garez (Plugged-In Asia) Vice Presidents: Mr Tanguy Fournier Le Ray (Palo IT Singapore); Mr Franck Lespayandel (OneAccess)
Asia
Legal & Tax
Co-Presidents: Mr Philippe TAVERNE (CVML); Mr PierreFrank VALENTIN (Solvay / Rhodia APAC)
Co-Presidents: Ms Ingrid Coinquet (Commercial Intelligence Funds Group); Ms Catherine Ferry-Cottet (Thales Asia Holding)
Banking & Finance Co-Presidents: Mr Fabien Conderanne (Coface Services); Mr Pascal Lambert (Société Générale CIB); Mr Franck Passillier (Crédit Agricole CIB); Mrs Marie-Laurence Robert (Alstom Transport); Mr Ludovic Sichère (KPMG)
Business Women Co-Presidents: Ms Sylvie Louisfert (Société Générale CIB); Mrs Claire Sauvanaud (CapGemini APAC Singapore); Mrs Caroline Siriex (Air France KLM)
Energy/Infrastructure President: Mr Philippe Wind (Prodegia) Vice-Presidents: Mr Manuel Olivier (Total Oil Asia-Pacific); Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas (Stormharbour Securities (Singapore))
Entrepreneurs President: Mr Sébastien Guillaud (Hera Capital)
Luxury & Premium Retail Co-Presidents: Mr Pierre Verdière (Hermès SEA); Mrs Emmy Tellier (Christofle (SEA)) Vice-Presidents: Mr Michel Beaugier (M2 Management); Mr Olivier Grometto (Open D Asia)
Marketing & Communication President: Ms Emilie Tisserand (Mediakeys Singapore)
R&D Co-Presidents: Mr Laurent Fabry (Digital Content Technologies); Dr Daniel Racoceanu (CNRS - IPAL)
Smart Cities Co-Presidents: Mr Philippe Arsonneau (Schneider Electric Singapore); Mr Laurent Besson (Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (SEA)); Mr Serge Genetet (Arkadin Singapore); Mr Romain Maire (Byme Singapore); Mr Frederic Salon (Alstom Grid); Mr Jean-Noel Stock (Thales Solutions Asia)
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Co-Presidents: Mr Julien Bompard (Gourmet Shop Online); Mr Gabriel de Balasy (L’Angelus); Mr Philippe Vo (Classic Fine Foods)
Sourcing & Supply Chain
Human Resources
Sustainability
Co-Presidents: Mr Philippe Bonnet (Essilor); Ms Cécile Diversy (Danone); Mr Alexandre Gentot (Gemalto)
Co-Presidents: Mr Eric Atton (Vallourec); Mr Fahreza Hidayat (Nexus-Carbon for Development)
Co-Presidents: Mr Cyrille Desbazeille (Danone Baby Nutrition); Ms Anne-Gaëlle Gonet (Clarins)
Permanent Team Director
Executive Director Carine LESPAYANDEL
Business Support
Head of Business Support Carole PERRIER
Business Support Manager Audrey SAJAN
Business Support Manager Valentine PALLUEL
Events & Promotion Manager Anne VALIDIRE
Committees & Events Manager Caroline de VILLELE
Business Support Manager Florence LE BRET
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Business Support Administration Philomena WAUNG
Business Club
Head of Business Club Valérie GAUME
Member Relationship Manager Anne-Sophie FOSTER
Human Resources
Head of Recruitment & HR Alice LANTERI
Recruitment & HR Manager Anaïs ROBERT
Publication & Design Marketing & Manager Communication Manager Jonathan MEUR Nicolas AVRIL
Support Services
Head of Finance & Administration Sandrine BARDET
Admin & Accounts Debra MONTEIRO
Reception & Admin Ema HUSSIN
IT Manager Nicolas GIRAULT
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Membership Profile in 2013/2014 A Growing and Lively Business Network!
584 company and individual members
13%
All nationalities: French, Singaporean, others
A network of
Companies of all sizes, from entrepreneurs to MNCs
year-on-year increase in our membership base
3,400 contacts
The FCCS business platform has been constantly growing over the years. With a record number of 584 individual and company members in 2014, the network has skyrocketed since 2010 with an increase of 62% in our membership base!
2010
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2011
412
2012
463
2013
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2014
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2011
2012
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New Members
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102
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114
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Cancellations
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412
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Progression Index
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114
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Membership Categories
Sectors of Activity
The structure of our 2014 membership is the following: • 32 Patron members. • 291 Corporate companies. • 131 Entrepreneur companies. • 79 Associate companies. • 51 Individual members.
Even though service industries keep growing, all of Singapore’s leading sectors are well represented within our business community.
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Biomedical 4%
5%
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9% Corporate Entrepreneurs
14%
50%
43%
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Associate Individual Patron
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22% 1%
10%
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Construction / Environment / Transportation Consumer Goods (Non Food) Electronics - Information Technology Energy / Chemicals / Mechanical Industries Food / Beverage / Catering / Hospitality Other Sectors Services
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Some of our Distinguished Speakers One of the key aspects to the success of our events is the quality of our speakers. We recently had the pleasure of welcoming several distinguished speakers to share their knowledge, such as:
Mr Hubert Testard Minister Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs Embassy of France in Singapore
Mrs Julia Viedma Director International Partnerships and Development Directorate INTERPOL
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Mr Leong Sing Chiong Assistant Managing Director (Development & International) Monetary Authority of Singapore
Mr Michel Landel CEO Sodexo Group
Mrs GaĂŤlle Olivier Chief Executive Officer, Property and Casualty Operations, Asia AXA
Mr Georges Groslière Venture Director/Manufacturing Director ExxonMobil
Philippe ARSONNEAU President Asia Pacific Japan, IT Business Schneider Electric Singapore
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Mrs Anne Radmacher Global Brand Vice President Lux Unilever
Mr Jared Smith Head of Global Agencies, Asia Pacific Google
Mr Xavier Desaulles Managing Director - South East Asia, Middle East & India Remy Cointreau International
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Business Club Facts & Figures Be Connected! Stay Informed! Be Visible!
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businessoriented committees
147 events organised,
13%
more than 2012
Numerous events jointly organised with other Chambers of Commerce in Singapore
An average of
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events per week
3
networking events per month
More than
4,800 participants
50,000 copies of So Chic guide distributed
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newsletters sent out during the year
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Ongoing collaborations with other French Chambers in the region
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member news featured on www.fccsingapore.com
The Aeronautics, Space, Defence and Security Committee aims to establish a networking platform for professionals of French firms of these sectors. It organises regular presentations and meetings.
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Rolls-Royce Seletar Campus - Site Visit 20 Mar 2014 Mr Paul Williams, Operations Manager, Modules and Final Engine Assembly, and Mr Stewart Cameron, Modular Production Manager, Rolls-Royce Air France in Asia Pacific 18 Mar 2014 Mr Matthieu Tétaud, Commercial Director, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Air FRANCE KLM Mr Yann Peyrot, Regional Service Center Manager, Air France Industries Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Networking Event 23 Jan 2014 Site Visit: ATR Singapore Training Centre - Flight Simulator Centre 15 Nov 2013 Capt. Herve BARTHE, Deputy Head of Training & Xayadeth LITNHOUVONGS, Deputy Quality & Operations Manager, ATR Singapore The INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation 23 Oct 2013 Mrs Julia Viedma, Director, International Partnership and Development, INTERPOL Meet with Mr Eric Génot, Attaché d’Armement 19 Sep 2013 Mr Eric Génot, Attaché d’Armement
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Asia The Asia Committee organises conferences, seminars and roundtables on topics related to the economy, the social and political situation in various Asian countries.
Asia: The Mega Trends 6 May 2014 Mr Hubert Testard, Minister Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, French Embassy in Singapore Site Visit: Behind the Scenes of National Stadium Club 24 Apr 2014 Outlook on Iskandar Malaysia - Seminar & Site Visit 22 Apr 2014 CEO Series: Sodexo’s New Business: A Performance Partner 17 Mar 2014 Mr Michel Landel, Chief Executive Officer of SODEXO Group Discuss your Opportunities in Australia: B2B Meetings with Olivier Deschang, GM of the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce 14 Mar 2014 AXA’s strategy and ambitions in Asia 7 Feb 2014 Mrs Gaëlle Olivier, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Asia P&C, AXA Insurance Singapore CEO Series: Schneider Electric - Operations in Asia Pacific 8 Nov 2013 Mr Philippe Arsonneau, President Asia Pacific Japan, IT Business, Schneider Electric Singapore Site Visit: Singapore Sports Hub 7 Nov 2013 Doing Business in Cambodia 3 Oct 2013 Mr Daniel Zarba, MD, French Chamber in Cambodia Mr Alain Brun, CEO, Artisans d’Angkor Mr Guillaume Massin, MD Cambodia, DFDL Round Table on Myanmar with the AFMA President 25 Sep 2013 Mr Romain Caillaud, President of AFMA
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The Banking & Finance Committee brings together CFOs, bankers and advisors of the financial sector to discuss topics of interest in the financial world.
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Banking & Finance Update on M&A Trends and Issues in Asia 21 May 2014 Mr Ludovic Sichère, Director Transaction Services, KPMG Services Mr Dominique Lannes, Vice President M&A, Essilor AMERA (Asia, Middle-East, Russia, Africa) Actualités Fiscales en France pour les Non-Résidents 24 Apr 2014 Mr Bertrand Cosson, Directeur de l’ingénierie patrimoniale, Banque Transatlantique, Paris Singapore Budget Briefing 2014 3 Mar 2014 Mr Choo Eng Chuan, Partner, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP Project Finance and Market Update 14 Feb 2014 Ms Carine Galtier, Head of infrastructure for Asia, Crédit Agricole CIB Mr Philippe Collin Delavaud, CEO, SportsHub Mr Bill McCormack, Partner, Shearman & Sterling Prospects for Singapore’s Financial Sector Growth 14 Jan 2014 Mr Leong Sing Chiong, Assistant MD (Development & International), Monetary Authority of Singapore Mr Pascal Lambert, Chief Country Officer, Singapore, Société Générale CIB Cash Pooling in APAC: The SDV Case Study 27 Nov 2013 Mr Stephen Curtis, Regional Chief Financial Officer Asia Pacific, SDV Trends in Asia for 2014: Economic, Financial and Political 5 Nov 2013 Mr Hubert Testard, Minister Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, French Embassy in Singapore Mr Manu Bhaskaran, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies
Legal & Finance Networking Event 3 Oct 2013 Crisis & Punishments: World Economy and Commodity Markets in 2013/2014 4 Jul 2013 Mr Philippe Chalmin, Professor of Economics, University of Paris-Dauphine
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Business Women The Business Women Committee aims to give women a strong voice in the Singapore business community, enabling them to make a difference.
Fashion & Style: The Next Season Trends 14 May 2014 Mrs Asma Charles, Fashion Designer and Stylist A Woman’s Perspective on Managing Multi-Cultural Teams 23 Apr 2014 Mrs Anne Radmacher, Global Brand Vice President Lux, Unilever Women Networking Evening @ House Of Anli 22 Apr 2014 Recipe for Success: Stand out as a Woman in the Hospitality and F&B Industry in Asia 26 Mar 2014 Mrs Helene Lauras, Founder, Petit Pois Consulting Success in Business: Communicating with the 5 Senses 24 Feb 2014 Mr Jean-Loup Fayolle, CEO of Wholistic Communication Exclusive Women Fragrance Discovery Session @ Escentials 11 Dec 2013 Sharing Experience with Valerie Boffy 3 Dec 2013 Mrs Valerie Boffy, Adventurer and Philanthropist “Girl Rising” Movie Screening @ Alliance Française 27 Nov 2013 With Room to Read Singapore Public Speaking & Communication Skills 11 Oct 2013 Mr Quentin Bernard, MD, Quest Interactive, and Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation From Success to Influence and Impact - UN Women Singapore 5 Sep 2013 Mrs Claire Ngo, ExCo member of the Singapore Committee of UN Women
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The Energy/Infrastructure Committee aims to develop co-operation between companies, share information and encourage synergies and business opportunities in the region.
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How to Develop Successful Real Estate Projects in the Mekong Region 15 May 2014 Mr Marcus Collins, Partner at DFDL, Head of Real Estate Practice Group Mr Pierre-Jean Malgouyres, Co-founder, Associate Partner and General Director of Archetype Group Mr Marc Townsend, Managing Director of CBRE (Vietnam) Co, Ltd Evolution of the Gas Market in Asia-Pacific: New Opportunities and Challenges 11 Apr 2014 Mr Georges Groslière, Venture Director/Manufacturing Director, ExxonMobil Mr Yves Le Bail, Vice President, Total E&P Asia Pacific Mr Tony Taylor, Research Director & Advisor, HIS Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas, Managing Director, StormHarbour Securities The Fundamentals of Contract Management 16 Jan 2014 Mr Bruno Gomart, Chief Operating Officer, MAREEX Business Delegation to Myanmar 10-11 Oct 2013 Organised with the French Business Association of Myanmar (AFMA) Bioenergy Business in Southeast Asia 25 Sep 2013 Mr Jean-Marc Erignoux, Managing Director, Areva Renewables Asia The Use of 3D Data for Sustainable Cities Development in Singapore 22 Nov 2013 Mr Pablo Viejo, Sustainable Cities Chief Officer for Singapore, EDF R&D Mr Gary Camps, Regional Manager, Computamaps
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Entrepreneurs The Entrepreneurs Committee is the place for entrepreneurs to meet and network. This platform allows them to share their experiences, tips and tools to boost their businesses.
Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur: Teledirect 8 Apr 2014 Mr Laurent Junique, CEO & Founder, Teledirect The Personal Data Protection Act 11 Mar 2014 Mr Sherwin Lee, Legal Associate, CVML Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur: Heart Media 16 Jan 2014 Mr Olivier Burlot, CEO, Heart Media Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur: Deliciae Hospitality Management 18 Nov 2013 Mr Olivier Bendel, Founder & CEO, Deliciae Hospitality Management Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur: Timeo Performance 17 Sep 2013 Mr Fabien Mailhe, co-Founder, MD, Timeo-Performance
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Entrepreneur Spotlights In order to share experiences and visions, the Entrepreneurs Committee launched Entrepreneur Spotlights, a series of interviews with successful French entrepreneurs in Singapore. Many interviews are already featured on our website.
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Mr Francois Picard, Founder, Enhanz Mr Vincent Morello & Mr Eric Joubert, Co-Founders, TheFrenchCellar.sg Mr Quentin Bernard, Director, QUEST Interactive M Diane de Thomasson, Director, Intercultural Consultant and Coach, Open Your Eyes Mrs Mrs Stéphanie Inserra who launched the first APM Club in Singapore Mr David Chambat, Managing Director, Asian-Villa.com Mr Laurent Junique, CEO, Teledirect Mrs Sophie Normand, Executive Director, fewStones M Christophe Ferreira Co-Founder, Survival Chic (SC), the Lifestyle Membership Mr Mr Jean-François Cousin, Managing Director, 1-2-Win Executive Coaching Mr Gregory Costamagna, General Manager, Asia Deal Group Mr Damien Duhamel, Managing Partner Asia Pacific, Solidiance Mrs Françoise Carbonnel, Partner, Harmony & Mobility Consulting Mr Rémi Malachin, Director, French Toast Language Center Mr Gabriel de Balasy and Mr Philippe Hoyez, Founders of L’Angelus Mr David Debordes, Managing Director of Visionnaire
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French Gourmet The French Gourmet Committee represents a platform for players in the Food and Beverage industry to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss common issues. It also aims to promote French Gastronomy in Singapore, by organising various French culinary events throughout the year.
Label Restaurateurs de France Official label recognised by the French Government for the independent restaurant industry and awarded for the first time outside France under the supervision of FCCS Monthly Luncheons L’Angelus Hediard Balzac Brasserie & Bar L’Entrecote Entre-Nous Creperie Chez Petit Salut Paul Bakery Il Cielo Le Petit Navire Unique Wine Tasting Session with Riedel Glasses 20 Jun 2013 Frantz Dumey, VP, Riedel The Wine Glass Company Recipe for Success: Stand out as a Woman in the Hospitality and F&B Industry in Asia... 26 Mar 2014 Mrs Helene Lauras, Founder, Petit Pois Consulting
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Our numerous networking events are great opportunities for our members to meet new people and expand their business contacts.
French Grandes Ecoles Networking Night
Meet the FCCS Board Members
Welcome to Singapore 2013
Galette des Rois 2014
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Human Resources The HR Committee brings together HR Directors from multinational companies and HR professionals. They meet every two months to exchange best practices and discuss HR trends and issues in the Asia Pacific region.
Your Employees: Why Some Leave and Others Stay 22 May 2014 Ms Christine Raynaud, CEO, MRIC Sustaining High Performance through Integral Well-Being 29 Apr 2014 Mr Thierry Moschetti, MD, The Resilience Institute Ms Mah Wai Yee, Head Dietitian, MyKenzen Nutrition Services What Will your Future Talent Look Like? Training the New Generation of Managers 6 Mar 2014 Mrs Judith Bouvard and Marie-France Derderian, Grenoble Graduate School of Grenoble HR Club: Performance Management in Asia Pacific 3 Mar 2014 Mr Philippe Bonnet, VP, Global Head Learning & Education, Essilor Is Repatriation one of the Challenges of Expatriation? 5 Feb 2014 Mr Jérôme de Grandmaison, VP HR, Alstom Mrs Aude Beneton, Coach at Harmony Consulting Young Talents Management: Headaches and Good Practices, from Enrolment to Retention 25 Oct 2013 Mr Philippe Bonnet, VP, Global Head Learning & Education, Essilor Mr Jean-Francois Cousin, Managing Director, 1-2-Win Executive Coaching Prof. Ravi Kumar, Dean of Nanyang Business School Living Costs in Singapore 4 Oct 2013 Mrs Valérie Bonin, Managing Director, Alpana Advisory Services
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The ICT Committee organises roundtables to tackle different IT topics, develop exchanges between ICT companies and ICT people in order to increase business, share technological knowledge and share know-how in the region. Big Data: Practical Applications for Enterprise 23 May 2014 Mr Simon Piff, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, IDC Mr Uli Braun, Head of Portfolio & Presales, Asia Pacific, Managed Services, Atos Asia Pacific Mr John Berns, Solutions Architect, APAC, MapR Technologies Mr Matthew Hunter, Associate, Olswang Asia
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ICT Networking Evening with SiTF and the British Chamber of Commerce 10 Apr 2014 Steer and Improve your Project Management Performance 2 Apr 2014 Mr Gilles Demigneux, Executive Partner, BC Consulting Mr Cédric Bastien, Business Development and Project Manager, Planisware e-Waste Management in Singapore 27 Mar 2014 Mr Adam Reutens-Tan, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, StarHub Mr Kok Wah Boey, Environmental Management, Asia Pacific and Japan, HP Mr Eric Voisin, Business Development Manager, Tes-Amm How to leverage on the PIC Scheme to grow your business? 19 Mar 2014 Mr Jean-Baptiste Morin, Financing Innovation Consultant, Global Approach Consulting Experience Sharing - Doing Business in Asia, Best Practices in IT 28 Jan 2014 Mr Franck Lespayandel, Regional Director, OneAccess Mr Jérémi Joslin, Founder, Collabspot
Crowdsourcing: The Future of Data Innovation 8 Nov 2013 Mr Daryl Arnold, CEO of Newton Circus 8 Tips to Drive ERP Success in your Business 10 Oct 2013 Mr Richard Chuah, ERP Consultant, Sage Mr Ernest Lim, Business Manager, Sage
The Challenge of Availability and Load Performance for your Websites and Applications 6 Dec 2013 Mr Arthur Hamon Gaujal, Asia Pacific Director, ip-label
How to Boost your Productivity Tools through IT 26 Jun 2013 Mr Gregory Chocoloff, Head of Transformation & ZeroEmail Program Manager, Atos Asia-Pacific Mr Jean-Christophe Bouglé, Director and Co-Founder, fewStones
ICT Networking Night 3 Dec 2013
France - Singapore ICT Awards 2013 19 Jun 2013
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Legal & Tax The Legal & Tax Committee brings together professionals with tax and legal background and expertise. It aims to enable the exchange of information and to provide updates on legal topics and issues affecting business in the region.
Famille et Patrimoine: Transmission et Protection 4 Apr 2014 Mrs Marion Longin, Juriste Collaboratrice Mrs Caroline Chazard, Avocat au Bureau de Paris, Associée, Fidal AsiAttorney The Personal Data Protection Act: its Application, Enforcement and Compliance Strategies for Organisations 11 Mar 2014 Mr Sherwin Lee, Legal Associate, Cotty Vivant Marchisio & Lauzeral The New Shanghai Free Trade Zone: A Pilot Case for Future Reforms in China? 20 Feb 2014 Mrs Anne Severin and Mr Hubert Bazin, Partners, DS Avocats How to Structure Acquisitions and Cross-Border Deals in the Mekong Region 11 Dec 2013 Mr Thierry Gougy, Regional Partner, Head of M&A, DFDL Mr Jack Sheehan, Regional Partner, Tax Practice Group, DFDL L’Accord de Libre-Échange entre l’Union Européenne et Singapour 22 Jan 2014 Mr Hubert Testard, Minister Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, French Embassy in Singapore
Managing a Fraud-Related Crisis in Southeast Asia 27 May 2014 Mr Jérémie Duthel, Senior Crisis Management Consultant Mr Raphaël Bouzy, Senior Consultant, Corporate Investigations, Control Risks
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Competition Laws in Asia - What you Need to Know When Doing Business in the Region 14 Nov 2013 Mrs Dominique Lombardi, Partner (Foreign Lawyer), Competition & Antitrust, and Mr Benjamin Cheong, Partner, Rajah & Tann Making Intellectual Property Work for Business 18 Sep 2013 Mr Denis Croze, Director, Singapore Office of the World Intellectual Property Organization
The Luxury & Retail Committee deals mainly with matters of interest to retailers and distributors in Singapore, from property market and real estate developments, to protection of intellectual property rights and counterfeiting.
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Fragrances and Cosmetics in Asia - Focus Group 5 Jun 2014 The Market for Premium Spirits in Asia 10 Apr 2014 Mr Xavier Desaulles, Managing Director, Southeast Asia Middle East India, Rémy Cointreau Mrs Elisabeth Tona, Marketing Director, Southeast Asia Middle East India, Rémy Cointreau Mr Christophe Bourrié, Prestige Channel Development Director, Southeast Asia Middle East India, Rémy Cointreau Festival Colbert in Singapore - Coordination Meeting 3 Mar 2014 Mrs Elisabeth Ponsolle des Portes, President & CEO and Valerie Sandoz, General Secretary of the Comité Colbert The Journey of a Luxury Consumer 17 Dec 2013 Mr Nicolas Jeanjean, Director, Albatross Global Solutions Luxury in India 2 Oct 2013 Mr Thibault De Gaulejac, Senior Vice President Operations, Swarovski Ms Jaisy Desai, Insights Director, Ipsos Singapore Luxury & Premium Retail Networking Night 13 Jun 2013 Event held at Christofle boutique The Role of China in the Luxury Industry: 2013-2023 11 Jun 2013 Mr Michel Chevalier, Consultant with EIM and Visiting Professor at HEC
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Marketing & Communication The Marketing & Communication Committee organises meetings and breakfast talks on new tools and trends related to the marketing and communication sectors.
Balancing Global and Local Perspectives in Marketing and Media Strategies 20 May 2014 Mrs Anne Radmacher, Global Brand Vice President Lux, Unilever Mrs Ivy Latour, Marketing & Communications Manager, Veolia Water Technologies (Veolia), Asia Industrial Mrs Emilie Tisserand, International Media Specialist, Mediakeys Asia Pacific Digital Customer Experience 18 Feb 2014 Mr Michiel van Selm, Director in PwC Singapore Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur: Heart Media 16 Jan 2014 Mr Olivier Burlot, CEO, Heart Media
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The R&D Committee brings together R&D and R&T professionals. This platform allows for information and experience sharing, and aims to give greater exposure and visibility to the French scientific community in Singapore.
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Leadership and Creativity: Three Keys to Boosting Innovation Potential 23 May 2014 Mr Mario Varvoglis, Business Consultant Site Visit: Solvay-Novecare R&D Activities in Singapore 1 Apr 2014 Mr Galder Cristobal, AP R&D Manager, Solvay-Novecare Site Visit at Robert Bosch 12 Mar 2014 Mr Thomas Jakob, Managing Director Asia Pacific, Bosch Software Innovations Mr David Tan, Sales Director, Bosch Software Innovations L’Apéro des Sciences 26 Nov 2013 In partnership with Institut Français de Singapour Keys to Boosting your Innovation 18 Oct 2013 Mr Jared Smith, Head of Global Agencies, Asia Pacific, Google Inc. Mr Siddharth Singhal, Strategic Marketing Analyst (CITO Office), Gemalto Mr Olivier Berni, Director, Marketing & Communication, Lunabee Casual Talk with Yves Lapierre, Commissioner and CEO of INPI 30 Aug 2013
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Smart Cities The newly launched Smart Cities Committee aims to identify and promote French expertise in Smart Cities in Singapore and to encourage the exchange of information about projects, ideas and best practices so as to improve synergies among member companies involved in the field of Smart cities.
Integration Workshop 27 Mar 2014 Public Services and Security Workshop 20 Mar 2014 Transportation/Mobility Workshop 24 Feb 2014 & 17 Mar 2014 Energy Workshop 7 Feb 2014 Environment Workshop 27 Jan 2014 Smart City Round Table 2 Dec 2013
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The Sourcing & Supply Chain Committee aims to enable the sharing of information and experiences, create synergies across various industries and support FCCS members who are active in sourcing, purchasing and supply chain.
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SE-Tailored Supply Chain - How to Transform your Industrial Footprint in a Competitive Business Advantage? 30 Apr 2014 Mr Damien Dhellemmes, Senior Vice President, East Asia Japan Pacific, Global Supply Chain, Schneider Electric Procuring with the Times - How Procurement in Asia Has Evolved and What Lies Ahead 11 Feb 2014 Mr Philippe Ruffier, Regional Director, Global Source, External Manufacturing, J&J Asia Sourcing & Supply Chain Committee Meeting - 2014 Agenda 4 Feb 2014 Roundtable discussion Sourcing & Supply Chain Networking Event 19 Nov 2013 Sourcing for Customer Projects in Pre- and Post-Sales 10 Dec 2013 Mrs Anne-Sophie MĂŠrimĂŠe, Customer Project Sourcing Manager APAC, Orange Business Services Dynamic Sales & Operations Planning 8 Oct 2013 Mr Radouane Hamidi, Regional Sales & Marketing Manager, iCognitive Strategic Supply Chain Management 5 Jul 2013 Mrs Catherine Hoyez, Senior Consultant, mSE Solutions
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Sustainability The Sustainability Committee aims to promote French expertise in this topic, develop co-operation between Singaporean and French companies, exchange information and encourage synergies and business opportunities in the region.
The L’Oréal Sustainability Commitment for 2020 3 Jun 2014 Mr Miguel Castellanos,Global Environment, Health & Safety Director, L’Oréal Mr Patrick Couzinet, Senior Vice President Business Development, Veolia Water Technologies e-Waste Management in Singapore 27 Mar 2014 Mr Adam Reutens-Tan, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, StarHub Mr Kok Wah Boey, Environmental Management, Asia Pacific and Japan, HP Mr Eric Voisin, Business Development Manager, Tes-Amm Total Indonesia Foundation – Sustainability through Cultures Preservation 14 Mar 2014 Mr Eddy Mulyadi, Total Indonesia Foundation’s Chairman Rencontre avec les Fondateurs et Dirigeants de l’Association ANAK-Tnk 14 Feb 2014 Mr Pascal Breton, Président de l’association ANAK-Tnk Père Matthieu Dauchez, directeur de la fondation à Manille and Ms Alexandra Chapeleau, responsable de la communication Nestlé’s Position Statements on Plastic Bans and Degradable Packaging 24 Jan 2014 Mr Yves Soppelsa, Packaging Platforms Leader, Nestlé R&D Singapore Centre How Companies Can Capitalise on Corporate Fundraising 22 Jan 2014 Mr Guillaume Mariau, In-Charge of Partnership and Communication, Children of the Mekong Contextualising CSR in Asia 27 Sep 2013 Mrs Bindu Sharma, Researcher at the Lien Centre for Social Innovation
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A Growing and Lively Business Network! FCCS Gala Dinner So Chic The best of French culture and gastronomy
Futsal Tournament 2013 Autumn and 2014 Spring Editions
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PĂŠtanque Tournament 2014
Welcome to Singapore 2013
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Publications & Communication A wide range of publications both online and offline to keep you informed and to give you more visibility!
FOCUS Magazine
Weekly Link
Focus Magazine aims to: • Promote the image of the French business community in Singapore; • Highlight key sectors where French companies play or could play a role; • Provide our members with infor-mation written by professionals on regional topics; • Reflect the FCCS’s activities through event reports. French De
Sent to all our members on a weekly basis, the FCCS e-newsletter includes the FCCS’s upcoming events, economic and member’s news, and relevant information on French business in Singapore and the region.
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France Singapour Express The “France-Singapour Express” is a bimestrial e-newsletter IN FRENCH, which provides information on what is happening in Singapore and aims to promote the activities of the Business Support unit. Frequency: Bimestrial Circulation: 3,000 recipients
JobLink J T This HR e-newsletter provides a sselection of talents available in Singapore. Frequency: Quarterly Circulation: 3,000 recipients
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Publications & Communication www.fccsingapore.com is a great portal for all those involved or interested in business in Singapore and in France. With an average of 11,400 sessions and more than 6,000 monthly users, our website represents a great platform to advertise and feature your news. A rich and updated content is available online: news, FCCS publications, member news, members’ directory, upcoming events, business services and job offers. Monthly Page Views 60000
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So Chic Singapore’s First Guide to French Shopping and Dining So Chic, French Shopping & Dining Guide was officiallyy launched on 4 November 2013 3 at the French Ambassador’s residence. It is a free, e, informative English-language guide. The first of its kind here, this guide aims to introduce both prestigious and lesser-known er-known French retail brands as well as French dining establishments tablishments and gourmet retailers. It provides practical information formation for shoppers and highlights the distinctive French h fabric of these brands’ history and DNA. The guide is available at selected outlets of participating retail brands and restaurants, staurants, at the Singapore Visitors Centre and at the FCCS office. Frequency: Annual Circulation: 50,000
Launch of So Chic Held at the residence of Ambassador to France in Singapore His Excellency Benjamin Dubertret
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Featured Brands and Retailers... So Far Luxury
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Baccarat, Boucheron, Cartier, Chanel, Christofle, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Malmaison by The Hour Glass,
Anne Fontaine, Cache Cache, Celio, Château de Sable, Etam, Jacadi, Morgan, Petit Bateau, Promod, Robinsons, Rosalie Pompon, Sinéquanone, Small, Vanessa Bruno
Beauty Beauty By Nature, Biotherm, Clarins, Décléor Institut, Escentials, Guerlain, Lancôme, L’Occitane, Make Up For Ever, Payot, René Furterer, Sephora, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty
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Art of Living Degrenne Paris, Galeries Bartoux, House of AnLi, Lemongrass & Aubergine, Ligne Roset, Pierre Frey, Roche Bobois, YellowKorner, Yves Delorme
Gastronomy Au Petit Salut, Balzac Brasserie , Betjeman & Barton, Bistro du Vin, Brasserie Gavroche, Café Gavroche, Caveau, Entre-Nous Creperie, Hédiard, Jaan, Joël Robuchon, La Cantine, Ladurée, La Maison du Whisky, L’Angelus, Laurent Bernard, Le Carillon de l’Angelus, L’Entrecôte, Le Petit Navire, Les Bouchons, Little Provence, Ô Batignolles, Paul, Quartier, Sophie Bakery, Taratata Bistrot, Wine Culture
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FCCS Privilege Card 2014 Exclusive Benefits for FCCS Members
The FCCS Privilege Card gives access to a wide range of exclusive benefits in the form of services and discount rates negotiated with our partners. To date, 31 partners have joined our programme, from business services to travel, leisure, restaurants, hotels, and wine and food shops. Other benefits are added on a continuous basis and the list of offers is updated accordingly on our website as well as on our different communication tools.
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Last but not least, as the FCCS belongs to a worldwide network of 111 French Chambers abroad (UCCIFE), the FCCS Privilege Card provides a number of advantages negotiated in France with different partners: hotels, restaurants, boutiques, car rentals, office rentals, business services, etc.
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Business Support at a Glance Our Services The Business Support department of the French Chamber provides tailor-made solutions to meet companies’ individual needs. These include company setups, market approach through business missions, visa applications, business centre space for rent and the organising of French pavilions at various trade shows. As a long-time partner of the Economic Development Board (EDB), the French Chamber of Commerce is recognised as a key player in attracting French companies to set up in Singapore. Our experts offer a broad range of services to both French and Singapore-based companies to accompany and expand their business activities in Singapore and the region.
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Market Approach, Company Setup, Domiciliation, Visa Application
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Business Support at a Glance Company setup The FCCS is an invaluable partner for company setups in Singapore with 2 dedicated activities: • Personalised advice on the type of structure suited to different companies, with 2 main local structures, namely representative offices and private limited companies; • The implementation of projects.
Business missions The FCCS team supports companies in planning and optimising their business trips to Singapore for companies based in France, and expand their business opportunities for those already established in Singapore. We organise business missions from A to Z in 5 stages: • Defining the company’s goals and analysing its products and sales tools; • Creating a target list according to given specifications; • Elaborating communication tools to approach targets; • Contacting targets directly to raise and assessing interest in our client’s products or services; • Organising two-day meeting schedules with 3 to 4 meetings a day.
Our team also assists companies through the different steps needed to set up their businesses.
Registration at FCCS’s office address Our address on Orchard Road is available to interested companies. We offer companies the option to use our address over different periods of time according to specific needs, be it month-on-month, for 6 months or for the whole year.
Visa application With more than 160 successful visa applications per year, the French Chamber of Commerce provides customised professional advice for each client, based on these successful experiences.
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Business Support at a Glance Business Missions Business Delegation from the North of France CCI International Nord de France
Seminar and Site Visit to Iskandar, Malaysia Organised with the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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French Pavilions at Trade Shows
Fit-to-measure solutions at Singapore trade shows Singapore is a regional hub, ideally located for reaching AsiaPacific markets. It plays host to many renowned and highfootfall trade shows and exhibitions, including BroadcastAsia 2013, CommunicAsia 2013 and IDEM 2014. Companies can benefit from the FCCS’s exhibition expertise so as not to miss any business opportunities.
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Business Support at a Glance We offer: • A dedicated person from FCCS to support exhibitors before and during the event; • Comprehensive administrative and logistical assistance; • Prime locations in the exhibition hall; • Stand packages with premium design (including stand construction, flooring, furniture, electricity, etc); • Networking events and event communication for better visibility. Participation to international tradeshows with assistance from the FCCS enables participating brands to expand their business activities and meet potential partners.
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Business Support at a Glance Business Centre
In the heart of Singapore Spacious and modern office spaces on Orchard Road are available for companies to rent to carry out their business activities in Singapore. These offices features ready-touse services and facilities in the heart of Singapore, at a preferential rate. In 2014, the FCCS will be expanding the Business Centre space available for rent.
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An easy solution for VIEs A turnkey service for hiring VIEs in Singapore, the FCCS can apply for Employment Passes and provides a personalised coaching for international trainees in Singapore (Volontaire International en Entreprise, or “VIE�).
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More office space available from September 2014
Office Space Specifications • 17 work stations split between • 6 office rooms • 8 open space desks • 12 additional work stations from September 2014
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Fully furnished office for 1 or 2 persons (7 to10m2) Private phone number Guest reception area and personel High-speed broadband internet access Free coffee and tea Free meeting room (for 4 persons) Daily shared newspapers Photocopier services
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Translation Events organisation Administrative services Rental of conference room at privileged rate (for 20 to 30 persons)
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Human Resources Services at a Glance
Our Recruitment Services unit was created in September 2004 with a convention signed with the French Embassy. This convention allows the FCCS to operate an Employment and Professional Training Committee (CCPEFP) to assist French nationals looking for job opportunities in foreign countries. Recruitment Services reports once a year (in January) to a Steering Committee that comprises the French Embassy, the French Consulate, representatives from French institutions and majors business partners. Reports are then evaluated by a National Committee in France for the yearly subsidy attribution. The FCCS obtained an Employment Agency Licence from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower end of 2005. Renewable on a yearly basis, this license allows the FCCS to continue developing its recruitment activities and services for any company or candidate.
Activities The FCCS HR department has two core missions: • Assist companies hiring in Singapore in their search for French or local talents. We act like a recruitment agency and offer support in the recruitment process by defining positions, referring candidates matching requirements after interview and establishing a shortlist of candidates. Recruitment Services also gives advice on HR issues and participates in the running of the HR Directors Club; • Assist French nationals or French-speaking persons in their job search and career development in the local market. We maintain an active database, give information and advice on employment issues and the labour market, and offer many practical workshops that address the job search.
2013 Results The department registered
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What They Think The FCCS plays an important role for both French companies that are well established in Singapore and those looking to open new business in the country. It is a major vehicle that allows the French business community to connect and share through numerous networking events and business meetings. Upon arriving in Singapore, I found the FCCS’s events to be useful for me to get to know many of my main customers in a short time.
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Mr Matthieu Tétaud Commercial Director, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia Air FRANCE KLM
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Thanks to the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, we were able to quickly and efficiently obtain business meetings with targeted companies in Singapore. During our exploratory business mission. We have had high-level and relevant iterations with C-level people from large complex companies struggling with growing IT complexity and it was key for us to better understand the APAC market, needs and specificities. Throughout these meetings, it was clear to see that these companies appreciated the FCCS’s professionalism.
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Mr Xavier Charbonneau VP APAC & MEA Ipanema Technologies
The FCCS is a key vehicle for the promotion of French business interests in Singapore. Through the many events that it organises, the FCCS provides a valuable channel for networking and it enables both French and local companies to get involved with the French business community. Beyond this, it provides excellent services to French companies looking to prospect or establish themselves in this market. It is a great complementary institution to the French Trade Advisors body, as well as to Ubifrance.
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Mr Pascal Lambert Chief Country Officer Societe Generale CIB 50
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Thanks to the FCCS Recruitment Service, we have successfully integrated our Regional Sales Manager, a key role that covers the Asian market. The FCCS HR department understood our specific positioning in the area of Customer Relation Management and Call Centre Technologies and has managed recruitment process with a high level of quality, sensibility and reactivity.
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Mrs Véronique Godart Managing Partner Activeo
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I do appreciate the wealth of activities the FCCS offers and I am always amazed by the dynamism that the team shows. I am convinced that FCCS has a key role to play in the success of French companies in Singapore. As a large multinational, we are not one of the main beneficiaries of the FCCS activities, but I am convinced that it is a key organisation to help smaller French companies that want to grow in Singapore.
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Mr Wouter Van Wersch President, Alstom Singapore SVP, Alstom International East Asia Pacific SVP, Alstom Power Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific
Beyond its role representing the French economic development in Singapore and very often in Asia as well, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has a key role to play in facilitating the development of French companies, notably SMEs in Asia. This includes building connections with well-established companies, sharing job opportunities for people, and educating or providing training on the many characteristics of doing business in Asia.
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Mrs Gaëlle Olivier Chief Executive Officer, Property and Casualty Operations, Asia AXA
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External Relations with Institutions Partners in Singapore
French Institutions in Singapore
Singapore Authorities and Institutions
Several events and meetings have been organised throughout the year with the active participation of the French Ambassador, the Regional Economic Service, the French Trade Commission UbiFrance, the “Institut Français de Singapour ” and, of course, the Consular section.
Economic Development Board (EDB) This strong organisation is very supportive of the FCCS actions and recognises our Chamber as an incubator of French SMEs willing to settle in Singapore.
We also collaborate on a regular basis with the following partners and organisations: • French Trade Advisers • Alliance Française • Association Française de Singapour • Lycée Français de Singapour
Singapore Business Federation (SBF) The FCCS collaborates regularly with SBF whether on events or publications.
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IE Singapore and Spring Singapore Singapore National Employer Federation (SNEF) Singapore Tourism Board (STB) A*Star, MAS, URA, LTA, PSA, etc The professional Federations and Associations: SiTF, SMA, SEAS, WMRAS • The universities: NUS, NTU, SMU, etc
EuroCham and European National Business Groups in Singapore The FCCS is an active member of EuroCham.
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French Chambers in Asia Singapore and Beyond
A Powerful Network Every year, all the French Chambers of Commerce in Asia gather for their annual meeting. Growth and dynamism can define this powerful network, which has become one of the most influential in the region. This year’s meeting was held in Mumbai, India, and focused on membership and communication. In the presence of the president of UCCIFE and several presidents of French Chambers in Asia, this three-day meeting aimed to study insights and know-how so as to enhance services to all our members. Several action plans were discussed to improve coordination between the Chambers in Asia, coordinate market information towards France and create sectorial approaches.
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External Relations with Institutions Thanks to its strategic location in Asia, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore plays a key role in accompanying French companies in Singapore and beyond. The FCCS aims to enhance its collaborations with the French Chambers of the region and many initiatives recently launched illustrate this trend. The FCCS Business Support regularly coordinates regional missions by tapping into this dynamic network. French companies then have the possibility to extend their business mission beyond Singapore to explore additional business opportunities. We welcome representatives and experts from Southeast Asia on a regular basis to share the business practices and, hence, help our members expand their business in this fast-growing region. Last but not least, we organise several business missions for our members in neighbouring markets, such as the successful delegation to Yangon, Myanmar, and the seminar and site visit in Iskandar, Malaysia.
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External Relations with Institutions Partners in France
CCI France International (formerly known as UCCIFE) The French Chamber is a member of CCI France International. Founded in 1907, UCCIFE brings together 111 French Chambers in 81 countries, which together represent the largest private network of French companies in the world. Its mission is to act as a network coordinator circulating information, cooperation and know-how, promoting its members to the business networks in France and providing some specific services. The FCCS participates twice a year in seminars, once with all the Directors of all international French Chambers and once with the Directors of the French Chambers in Asia, for experience-sharing. The FCCS also collaborates on a regular basis with a number of CCIs in France and is proud to be part of this network, helping French SMEs to internationalise.
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French Ministry of Foreign Affairs The FCCS continues its mission of assistance to French citizens willing to find a job in Singapore and benefits again this year from a financial support for fulfilling this mission.
Other Partners in France The FCCS collaborates on a regular basis with numerous other partners in France: the French regions competitivity clusters, the professional associations and business confederations.
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Financial Report The financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2013 have been audited by Mazars LLP.
Statement of Comprehensive Income For the financial year ended 31 December 2013
2013
2012
S$
S$
Membership subscription
654,678
547,794
Surplus from self-financing activities
150,471
187,100
Surplus from business service activities
760,015
529,361
1,565,164
1,264,255
Income
Total revenue Other income
478,417
497,541
2,043,422
1,761,796
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Operating surplus before income tax
201,159
159,156
Taxation
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917
Net surplus for the year, representing the comprehensive income for the year
174,071
160,073
Less expenditures
Members can request a copy of the Audited Report and Accounts by contacting: Sandrine Bardet at sbardet@fccsingapore.com
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