Annual Report 2014/2015
Welcome
President’s Message Happy birthday Singapore! Singapore turns 50 in 2015... a very festive year as the island-nation has so much to celebrate. What an amazing journey since the independence of the country in 1965! Singapore positions itself as the “gateway between Asia and the rest of the world.” It has indeed become one of the top cities in the world, being ranked as the world’s easiest place to do business, and it is well known for its reliability, efficiency, rule of law, and protection of intellectual property rights. It is both a pro-business environment and an exciting place to discover. This conducive environment has attracted many French companies: for some, Singapore is their first step for venturing into Asia; for others, it has become a strategic regional hub for the Asian market. As a consequence, the FCCS has experienced steady financial results and tremendous growth of both its member base and its business community: in the past five years, its membership base almost doubled, with a great variety of sectors, sizes and profiles of companies represented. The number of SMEs and entrepreneurs has boomed and many MNCs have expanded their presence, with new R&D and innovation centres, training academies, sourcing and logistic platforms, etc.. The French Chamber brings value to all its members through a wide range of business services, meetings, events and initiatives. It also actively supports economic, commercial and investment relations between France and Singapore, a thriving partnership that was celebrated during Singapour je t’aime, the one and only French gala in March this year. An important step was reached last September, with the extension of our office and business centre on the 12th floor of Liat towers, so as to better serve our SMEs and entrepreneurs. A new mentoring programme also began in January to help them further in their expansion plans in the region. Our 18 active committees represent fantastic platforms to exchange and develop one’s professional network, while boosting your chances for new business opportunities. They all have numerous more events ahead to promote our members’ business interests in Singapore and in the region, and I encourage everyone to get involved. Pierre Verdière President The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
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Executive Director’s Message 2014-2015 represented a major step in the life of the FCCS. To help the growing number of French companies and guide them in their development in Singapore and in the region, we have expanded our business centre offering 44 office spaces, up from 18. Our Business Support department has been very active in supporting French companies throughout the year, organising numerous business missions and lending a hand to companies in their set up here. Singapore’s dynamism is reflected in the growing activity of our recruitment services: indeed, we placed 74 candidates and received over 176 job offers. Our Business Club has reached a new milestone with now more than 600 member companies that take part in our dynamic network; and together with our members and 18 committees, we organised over 150 events throughout the year. We created two new committees, Healthcare and French Maritime Cluster, with the aim to strengthen the relationships, information sharing and business opportunities from companies in these two sectors. We are also working on a Smart City project to provide answers to Singapore’s Smart Nation priorities and present how French companies can address Singapore’s long-term urban challenges and development. Following the success of the So Chic initiative in 2014, our communication’s department and retail committee carried on with their actions to promote French know-how, French brands and French gastronomy in Singapore with the publication of So Chic 2015. We reached an even wider audience through a larger distribution scheme and the weekly digital activation on Facebook. The FCCS went a step further in the digital space, with the launch of our new FCCS Application, which allows members to access precious information and event updates at their fingertips. Download it today if you have not already done so! Our major event this year was a memorable and extraordinary Gala dinner – Happy Birthday Singapore – that we organised together with all the French institutions in Singapore, to pay a tribute from France to Singapore for its 50th Birthday. We also wanted to thank Singapore for welcoming our business community to settle in such an exciting part of the world and contribute to Singapore’s success story. French culture, science, education, sports and gastronomy have been on the forefront of the scene with the re-launch of Voilah! French Festival Singapore by the French Embassy and the Institut Français, in partnership with the FCCS. My team and I thank you for your confidence and support and we look forward to another fruitful year ahead of us. Carine Lespayandel Executive Director The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
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Patron Members The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore would like to thank its Patron Members for their continuous support.
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Contents
Welcome President’s Message Executive Director’s Message Patron Members
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At the FCCS Executive Committee and Board Members FCCS Team
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Membership Membership Profile Highlights 2014/2015
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Business Club Facts & Figures 18 Committees Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Asia Banking & Finance Business Women Energy/Infrastructure Healthcare Human Resources French Gourmet French Maritime Cluster ICT Legal & Tax Luxury & Premium Retail Platform for SMEs & Entrepreneurs Marketing & Communication R&D Smart Cities Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability Privilege Card FCCS Gala Dinner Large-Scale Events
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Business Services Business Services at a Glance FCCS Business Centre
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HR Services HR Services at a Glance
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Communication Communication Platforms Asia Network External Relations Financial Report
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At the FCCS
Executive Committee and Board Members
President Pierre VERDIÈRE Hermès SEA
Vice President Jean-Marc DEROMEDI Aprim Interior Design
Vice President Pierre FINAS Crédit Agricole CIB
Vice President Pierre VEYRES BNP Paribas
General Secretary Mathilde BROUSTEAU CVML Law Firm
Treasurer Olivier GROMETTO Open D Asia
Philippe ARSONNEAU Schneider Electric Singapore
Laurent BESSON Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (SEA)
Philippe DALLEE Crédit Industriel et Commercial (CIC)
Cyrille DESBAZEILLE Danone Asia
Christine ETCHEPARRE Technip Singapore
Jérôme de GRANDMAISON Alstom Asia
Jean-Louis GRUNWALD Sanofi
Yves LAFORGUE SDV Asia Pacific Corporate
Pascal LAMBERT Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking
Manuel OLIVIER TOTAL Oil Asia-Pacific
Doina PALICI-CHEHAB AXA Insurance Singapore
Ludwig REICHHOLD Dragages Singapore
Claire SAUVANAUD Capgemini APAC - Singapore
Jean-Noël STOCK Thales Solutions Asia
Bertrand STOLTZ STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific
Matthieu TETAUD Air France KLM
Pierre-Franck VALENTIN Solvay (Rhodia Asia Pacific)
Philippe WIND Prodegia
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The FCCS Team
Executive Director Carine LESPAYANDEL
Head of Business Support Martine LESPONNE
Head of Recruitment & HR Emily TOCU-GARCIA
Head of Business Club Anne-Sophie FOSTER
Head of Finance & Admin Sandrine BARDET
Business Support Manager Nadia ANAJJAR LOFTI
Business Support Manager Valentine PALLUEL
Business Development Manager Cassandra TAN
Business Support Officer Laetitia LAUTODE
Business Support Administration Philomena WAUNG
Senior Recruitment & HR Consultant Alice LANTERI
Recruitment & HR Consultant Anaïs ROBERT
Recruitment & HR Consultant Marie PFAU
Member Relationship Manager Sandrine PERREAULT
Events & Promotion Manager Anne VALIDIRE
Events & Promotion Manager Mélanie THIBAULT
Committees & Events Manager Caroline de VILLELE
Publication & Design Manager Jonathan MEUR
Marketing & Communication Manager Nicolas AVRIL
Admin & Accounts Debra MONTEIRO
Reception & Admin Ema HUSSIN
IT Manager Nicolas GIRAULT
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Membership
Membership Profile A total of
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4,030
company and individual members
contacts
+19% year-onyear increase in the Chamber’s contact list
+7% year-on-year increase in our membership base
Evolution of Membership Base 622 584 519 463 412 360
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Membership per Category The structure of the membership 2014/2015 per category is the following:
50% Corporate 22% Entrepreneur 16% Associate 7% Individual 5% Patron
Sectors of Activity Two sectors are slightly more represented than in the previous year: the biomedical industry (+1 point as compared to last year) and the construction / environment / transportation industries (+2 points as compared to last year).
42% Services 14% Construction / Environment / Transportation 13% Consumer Goods (Non Food) 12% Electronics - Information Technology 10% Food / Beverage / Catering / Hospitality 5% Biomedical 4% Energy / Chemicals / Mechanical Industries
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Highlights In 2015, the FCCS updates its logo in line with the One Branding for One Network rebranding exercise by the global CCI France International network of French chambers.
Expansion of the FCCS’ business centre services with additional space offers and solutions at Liat Towers’ 12th floor.
The brand new FCCS app, offering its members greater ease of access to its digital directory, upcoming events, and member privileges, among other information.
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Highlights First edition of the French Business Fair with 14 French companies exhibiting and over 450 participants.
Launch of the new Mentoring Programme for SMEs and startups.
Programme de Mentorat Launch of the 2015 edition of So Chic. The one and only French gala dinner “Singapour je t’aime” to celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary with 1,000 guests.
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Business Club
18 committees
150 events
A network of
4,000 contacts
6,000 participants at events
Facts & Figures › 18 business-oriented committees › A 4,000-strong network › Launch of 2 new committees: French Maritime Cluster and Healthcare › 150 events: an average of 3 events per week › Almost 6000 persons attended our events in 2014/2015, an increase of 23% compared to the previous year › 60% of FCCS events are free of charge for members › Launch of a free monthly networking event for SME and Entrepreneur members › Great opportunities to broaden your network: 1/4 of our events are networking events
Events The FCCS organises a wide range of events each year. Here’s the distribution for the past year:
46% Committee Meetings 26% Networking Events 15% Breakfast Talks 7% Site Visits 6% Special/Large-Scale Events
Event Participation Here’s the average number of participants at the various types of events: 210 at Special/Large-Scale Events
43 at Breakfast Talks
39 at Networking Events
20 at Committee Meetings
17 at Site Visits
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18 Committees
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Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Asia Banking & Finance Business Women Energy/Infrastructure Healthcare Human Resources French Gourmet French Maritime Cluster ICT Legal & Tax Luxury & Premium Retail Platform for SMEs & Entrepreneurs Marketing & Communication R&D Smart Cities Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability
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Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Committee Activities › Site Visit of Seletar Aerospace Park & Airbus Helicopters Ms Grace Yang, Manager, Aerospace Park, JTC Corporation Mr Lionel Sinai, VP Customers, Airbus Helicopters › Airbus Achievements & Challenges in South East Asia Mr Thomas Friedberger, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus Group Singapore The Aeronautics, Space, Defence and Security Committee aims to establish a networking platform for professionals of member companies of these sectors. It organises regular presentations and meetings.
› Networking Events including joint event with the French Maritime Cluster › Site Visit at Thales Solutions Asia Mr Jean-Noel Stock, CEO & Country Director, Thales Solutions Asia › Maritime Security in Southeast Asia Commander François Ceccaldi, French Liaison Officer, Information Fusion Centre (IFC)
Co-Presidents Mr Florian Casanova Defense Conseil International Mr François Dang Safran Singapore Mr Thomas de Menthière Airbus Defence and Space Mr Gerald Souyri Thales Solutions Asia
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Asia Committee Activities › Outlook on Iskandar Malaysia - 2nd Edition Seminar & Site Visit jointly Organised with the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Asia Committee organises conferences, seminars and roundtables on topics related to the economy, the social and political situation in various Asian countries.
› Trends in Asia for 2015: Economic, Financial & Political Mr Manu Bhaskaran, Founder & CEO, Centennial Asia Advisers Mr Antoine Chery, Head of Economic Service for Asean Countries, French Embassy in Singapore › Doing Business in Vietnam Mr Nicolas Du Pasquier, Senior Country Manager, Natixis, Vietnam Mrs Samantha Campbell, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel, SEA Mr Chafiq Hammadi, GM, Bel, Vietnam & Group’s Asia Pacific Region › Investment Opportunities in Batam Free Trade Zone - Indonesia Mr Edmund Lai, Head of Marketing, Gallant Venture Ltd Mr Purnomo Andiantono, Director of Marketing and Investment in BIFZA (Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority) › Chinese Business Etiquette Ms Aurélie Damperon, Founder, Bonjour Beijing Pte Ltd Ms Ge Guo, Founder, Bonjour Beijing Pte Ltd › Ethical Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Asian culture & Guanxi Mr Namdrol Rinpoche, Founder and Spiritual Director of Thekchen Choling Mr Sin Jin Lim, Founder, Research Plus
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Banking & Finance Committee Activities › Shared Services Centers IT & Support Function Mr Olivier Jean, VP, Corporate Affairs, Total Philippines Corporation Mrs Claire Sauvanaud, VP, Business Development & Account Management, CapGemini Mr Haytham Sawalhy, Director, Orange Applications for Business, Asia Pacific
The Banking & Finance Committee brings together CFOs, bankers and advisors of the financial sector to discuss topics of interest in the financial world.
Co-Presidents Mr Fabien Conderanne Coface Services Mrs Sonal Priyanka Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking Mr Franck Passillier Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Mrs Marie-Laurence Robert Alstom Transport Mr Ludovic Sichère Imerys
› Global Banking Crisis, Re-Regulation, and a New Financial Markets Architecture Dr Jean Dermine, Professor of Banking and Finance at INSEAD and Director of the INSEAD Strategic Management in Banking and Risk Management in Banking Senior Executive Programs › Actualités Fiscales en France pour les Non-Résidents Mr Bertrand Cosson, Directeur de l’Ingénierie Patrimoniale, Banque Transatlantique Paris › The Monetary System, New Approaches to Regulations Mr Klaus Baader, Head of Asia Research and Chief Economist APAC, Société Générale CIB Dr Patrick Lecomte, Executive Director of the Advanced Master in Financial Techniques and Senior Research Fellow, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific Mr Jean-François Serval, Founder Partner, Serval & Associates Mr Milan Zavadjil, Teacher and Consultant at SEACEN, IMF and ESSEC Business School (former senior staff member of IMF) › 2015 Singapore Budget Briefing Mr Choo Eng Chuan, Partner, International and Corporate Tax Services, EY › Export Finance Overview and New Trends Mr Fabien Conderanne, CEO, Singapore, COFACE Mr Franck Passillier, Regional Head, Export Finance APAC, Crédit Agricole CIB Mr Pascal Serre, Head of Project Finance, Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent APAC › Money Laundering: What your company needs to know about the proceeds of crime and sanctions Mr Owen Hawkes, Partner, KPMG’s Forensic practice › Trends in Asia for 2015: Economic, Financial & Political Mr Manu Bhaskaran, Founder & CEO, Centennial Asia Advisors Mr Antoine Chery, Head of Economic Service for Asean Countries, French Embassy in Singapore › Updates on the Latest Changes to Accounting Standards Mr Senthilnathan Sampath, Associate Director, PwC Singapore Mr Chen Voon Hoe, Engagement Leader, PwC Singapore › Doing Business in Vietnam Mrs Samantha Campbell, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel SEA Mr Nicolas Du Pasquier, Senior Country Manager, Natixis Vietnam Mr Chafiq Hammadi, GM, Bel Vietnam & Group’s Asia Pacific Region
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Business Women Committee Activities › Women’s Qi-Gong: How to Reduce Stress at Work and Improve your Well-Being Ms Ding ZhaoXia, Founder, “Marianne Yi” Association › Exclusive Cocktail at Repetto Ion › Women Entrepreneurs Round Table The Business Women Committee aims to give women a strong voice in the Singapore business community, enabling them to make a difference.
Co-Presidents Ms Sylvie Louisfert Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking
› Chocolate Discovery Networking Session Mr Laurent Bernard, Chocolatier › Women in Diplomacy Mrs Laurence Beau, Deputy Head of Mission at the French Embassy in Singapore Mrs Lisa Rice Madan, Head of the Political and Public Affairs Section at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore Mrs Mary Thurston, Deputy High Commissioner, New Zealand High Commission in Singapore › Visite : Femmes Célèbres, Femmes d’Influence de Singapour Mrs Ariane Nabarro, Founder, Singapour sur Seine
Mrs Claire Sauvanaud CapGemini APAC Singapore
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Energy/Infrastructure Committee Activities › The Challenges of Building New Metro Lines in Mature Urban Cityscapes Mr Alistair Sim, Regional Director, Soletanche Bachy in Asia Pacific
The Energy/Infrastructure Committee aims to develop cooperation between companies, share information and encourage synergies and business opportunities in the region.
Co-President (Energy)
› Solar Energy Development and Perspectives in Singapore Mr Desmond Chan, Senior Officer, Singapore Economic Development Board Mr Lionel Steinitz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lys Energy Mr Philippe Ulrich, General Manager, Saft Hong Kong Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas, MD, Infrastructure Capital, StormHarbour Securities › Visit of the Circle Line, with Alstom › Investment Opportunities in Batam Free Trade Zone - Indonesia Mr Purnomo Andiantono, Director of Marketing and Investment, BIFZA Mr Edmund Lai, Head of Marketing, Gallant Venture › Visit of a Vessel Bourbon Evolution 807
Mr Yves Le Bail Total E&P Asia Pacific
› Decarbonising Power Generation Mr Philippe Joubert, Executive Chair, Global Electricity Initiative
Co-President (Project Financing)
› Reducing the Financing Gap for Facilitating the Development of Infrastructure and Energy Projects in Southeast Asia: Practical Examples & Discussion Mr Denis Bonhomme, Senior VP Business Development Asia, GDF SUEZ LNG Mr Martin Desautels, Managing Partner, DFDL Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas, MD, Infrastructure Capital, StormHarbour Securities Mr Philippe Wind, Managing Director, Prodegia
Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas Stormharbour Securities (Singapore) Co-President (Infrastructure) Mr Philippe Wind Prodegia
› Gas Market Trends in Asia - Impact of the US Exports Mr Steve Hill, President, Global Energy Marketing and Shipping, BG Group Mr Daniel Mallo, MD, Head of Natural Resources & Energy Project Finance & Metals and Mining Finance, Asia Pacific, Société Générale CIB › Egis Rail, New Player in Design Engineering and Rail Consulting Market in Asia Mr Bruno Vantu, General Manager, Egis Rail in Singapore › Energy & Infrastructure Committee Meeting: Road Map of the Committee’s Activities in Year 2014/2015
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French Gourmet Committee Activities › FCCS Monthly Luncheon Ô Batignolles, Wine Connection, Hediard, Café & Bar Gavroche, ABC, La Cantine, Bistro du Vin, Napoleon, Laurent at Portsdown, Xperience Restaurant, Sofitel So, Le Comptoir, Hippopotamus 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.
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› Voilah! French Festival Singapore - Gastronomy Meeting
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French Gourmet Highlights › The French Marché The French Marché promotes French “Art of Living”, Culture and Gastronomy and showcases a wide variety of regional products and specialties, offering to Singaporeans the best of French distinctive heritage and the experience of a traditional French market. This edition took place at Great World City, at the fringe of Orchard Road, from Wednesday 27 to Sunday 31 August 2014.
› La Paulée de Singapour 250 happy guests enjoyed a typical 3-course French meal along with a unique variety of French burgundy wines!
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French Maritime Cluster Committee Activities › Visit Kaombo Project in Sembawang Mr Christophe-Léon Guillet, Total, Kaombo project, FPSO Manager › Mapping Survey Findings of the French Maritime Industry in Asia-Pacific by the ESSEC Business School
The French Maritime Cluster Committee in Singapore (FMCCS) was created by FCCS with Cluster Maritime Français (CMF). The committee’s main goal is to promote the French maritime economy in the Asia-Pacific area.
› Presentation of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Ms Tan Beng Tee, Assistant Chief Executive (Development) Ms Bernice Yeoh, Director (International Maritime Centre Division) Ms Tan Woei Tyng, Assistant Director (International Maritime Centre Division) Ms Pan Jinglin, Assistant Manager (International Maritime Centre Division) › Joint Networking Event Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security and French Maritime Cluster › Visit of a Vessel Bourbon Evolution 807 Mr Jean-Charles Audouin, General Manager, Bourbon Subsea Services Asia
President Mr Gilles Bonavita SeaOwl Group Vice-Presidents Mr Pierre Benoist d’Anthenay Eutelsat Asia Mr Nicolas Maurisset Technip Singapore
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› Site Visit of Thales Innovation Hub: Maritime Focus Mr Jean-Noel Stock, CEO & Country Director, Thales Solutions Asia › Maritime Security in Southeast Asia Commander Francois Ceccaldi, French Liaison Officer, Information Fusion Centre › French Maritime Cluster Committee Meeting: Roadmap › Maritime Networking Night and Launch of the FCCS French Maritime Cluster Committee
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Healthcare Committee Activities › e-Health in Asia: Challenges, Opportunities & Perspectives Mr Sébastien Boisseau, Regional Strategic Planning Director, APAC, Ogilvy CommonHealth Asia Pacific Mr Joseph Chua, Managing Director, IPSOS Singapore
The newly launched Healthcare committee promotes and represents the healthcare industry in Singapore and the region, providing a platform for information sharing between various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and equipment, healthcare & wellness, and services.
› Talent Management in the Healthcare Industry Mr Freddie Chow, VP HR, Sanofi Asia/Australia/NZ/Korea Mr Jean-Sébastien Ricard, General Manager, SEA, Galderma › Healthcare Networking Event › Healthcare Committee Meeting: Roadmap for 2014/2015 › Singapore’s Ambitions in the Biomedical Science and Healthcare Sector Mr Kevin Lai, Director Biomedical Sciences, Singapore EDB
Co-Presidents Mr Jean-Louis Grunwald Sanofi Dr Philippe Guibert International SOS
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Human Resources Committee Activities › The Importance of Employee Recognition for Competitive Business Performance Ms Carolyn Moore, Regional HR Director APAC, J. Walter Thompson › Etes-Vous Prêt pour Lancer votre Business ? Ms Aude Beneton and Ms Séverine Charzat, Harmony & Mobility Consulting
The HR Committee brings together HR Directors from multinational companies and HR professionals. They meet every month to exchange best practices and discuss HR trends and issues in the Asia Pacific region.
Co-Presidents Mrs Annabelle Thebaud Scor Reinsurance Asia-Pacific Ms Jane Cha CGG Mrs Marie Petit Socomec
› Creating Results from a Distance: What Matters When Leading Virtually? Dr Jeannine Hertel, COO, Mercuri Urval Singapore Mr David Grainger, Sales Director, Arkadin › Build Practical Resilience for Performance, Health & Well-Being Mr Thierry Moschetti, Managing Partner, The Resilience Institute in Singapore › Leading with Questions Mr Peter Cauwelier, Managing Director, WIAL Thailand › Understanding Millennials in Asia Mr Henri Allegra, Consulting Manager, SEA, Universum Mrs Veronique Augier Nel, HR Marketing Manager, Accor APAC › Increasing your Workforce Engagement and Leadership Satisfaction Scores Dr Paul Aitken, Head of Leadership Practice, CLIA › Singapore Immigration Briefing: Upcoming Changes to the Fair Consideration Framework Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Workforce Development Agency (WDA) › Your Employees: Why Some Leave and Other Stay Mrs Christine Raynaud, CEO, MRIC › HR Club: How non-French Executives Experience French Management Ms Helen Luo, VP HR Total Oil Asia Pacific JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS › How to Well-Prepare your Job Interviews › Boost your LinkedIn Profile for your Job Search in Singapore › Perfect your Resume for your Job Search in Singapore Mrs Halima Bel-Bachir, Step Up › Repenser son Projet Professionnel en Expatriation Grâce au Bilan de Compétences Ms Aude Beneton and Ms Séverine Charzat, Harmony & Mobility Consulting
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ICT Committee Activities › Shared Services Centers IT & Support Function Mr Olivier Jean, VP, Corporate Affairs, Total Philippines Corporation Mrs Claire Sauvanaud, VP, Business Development and Account Management, Cap Gemini APAC Singapore Mr Haytham Sawalhy, Director, Orange Applications for Business, Asia Pacific
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.
› Taking Advantage of Video Collaboration - The next Big Thing Mr Arnaud Savigny, Video Presales Manager, APAC, Arkadin Collaboration › Cyber Security: How ready are you? Mr Ganesh Narayanan, Head-Consulting Cyber Security Services, Thales Solutions Asia › Start-up MyRepublic Challenges Telcos Mr Greg Mittman, VP & Co-Founder, MyRepublic › ICT Inter-Chamber Networking Night
Co-Presidents
› France Singapore ICT Awards 2014
Mr Cyril Ayoub EVA Group Asia Pacific Mr Franck Lespayandel OneAccess Mr Christophe Lienhard Safran Singapore Mr Jean-Philippe Naquet Total Oil Asia-Pacific
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Legal & Tax Committee Activities › SIMC, SIAC and SICC: Singapore’s Full-Service Range of International Dispute Resolution Services Mrs Elisabeth Leimbacher, Snr Associate (Foreign Lawyer), Schellenberg Wittmer › Development of Decathlon’s supply chain activities in Singapore and South East Asia - Legal and financial aspects Mr Stéphane Thierry, Regional CFO, Decathlon SEA 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.
› Legal Considerations on Doing Business in ASEAN plus Recent Myanmar Legal Developments Mr John Cordova, Partner (Foreign Lawyer), Rajah & Tann › Recent Trends in Chinese Regulations Regarding Foreign Investments Mr Hubert Bazin, Partner, DS Avocats › Managing your Contract Negotiation: Drafting and Enforcement Mr Philippe Taverne, Managing Partner, Cotty Vivant Marchisio & Lauzeral
Co-Presidents Ms Catherine Ferry-Cottet Thales Asia Holding Mrs Doris Marcellesi Essilor Amera
› Money Laundering: What your Company Needs to Know about the Mechanics of Crime and Sanctions Mr Owen Hawkes, Partner, KPMG’s Forensic Practice › How to Negotiate a Successful Joint Venture in Singapore Mr Arnaud Bourrut Lacouture, Associate, Morgan Lewis Stamford Mr Parikhit Sarma, Associate, Morgan Lewis Stamford Mr Daniel Yong, Patner, Morgan Lewis Stamford › Retraites Francaises: Comprendre les Règles pour Optimiser ses Droits Mr Bruno Renardier, Directeur, Novelvy Retraite Mr Maurice Nhan, Représentant en Asie, Novelvy Retraite › Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in Singapore for Foreign Companies Mr Jonathan Leach, Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee › Doing Business in Vietnam Mrs Samantha Campbell, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel SEA Mr Nicolas Du Pasquier, Senior Country Manager, Natixis Vietnam Mr Chafiq Hammadi, General Manager, Bel Vietnam & Group, Asia Pacific › Corporate Governance and Director’s Duties in Singapore and Southeast Asia Mr Arnaud Bourrut Lacouture, Associate, Morgan Lewis Stamford Mr Parikhit Sarma, Associate, Morgan Lewis Stamford Mr Lo Kim Seng, Director, Morgan Lewis Stamford
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Luxury & Premium Retail Committee Activities › e-Commerce in Southeast Asia: Perspective, Challenges and Growth Hacks Mr Adrien Barthel, Chief Marketing Officer, Luxola.com Mr Arthur de Lencquesaing, International Development Manager, iDealwine Mr Christophe Ferreira, Director, Survival Chic (SC) › Exclusive Cocktail at Repetto Ion The Luxury & Premium 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.
Co-Presidents Mr Pierre Verdière Hermès SEA
› Generation AAA, Asia’s New Affluent Consumers Ms Amrita Banta, Managing Director, Agility Research › So Chic 2015 Launch Event hosted by H.E. Mr Benjamin Dubertret, Ambassador of France to Singapore › Changing Media Landscape and What This Means for External Stakeholder Engagement Ms Yu Poh Leng, General Manager, Ruder Finn Asia › Making Your Brand Special: The Art & Science of Premiumisation Mr Arnaud Frade, Managing Partner, Hall & Partners Ms Karen Stanton, Regional Marketing, Sensory and Consumer Insights Director (Greater Asia), IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances)
Mrs Emmy Tellier Christofle (SEA) Co-Vice-Presidents Mr Michel Beaugier M2 Management Mr Olivier Grometto Open D Asia
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Platform for SMEs & Entrepreneurs Committee Activities › Women Entrepreneurs Round Table › Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur Mr David Chambat, Founder and Managing Director, Villa-Finder.com The Platform for SMEs & 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.
› Building your Reputation as a Business on Social Media Mr Martin Pasquier, Founder and Managing Director, Agence Tesla › Doing Business in Both Singapore and Hong Kong: The Differences between the Two Leading Asian Jurisdictions Mr Raphael Beaudrey, Manager Hong Kong office, Rosemont International Mr Pierre Vanrenterghem, Manager Singapore Office, Rosemont International › Workshop to Clarify or Refine your Business Model Mr Eric Saint-Andre, Founder and MD, ASA Advisory Services
Co-Presidents Valérie Marin Distribution Asiatique Eric Saint-André ASA Advisory
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Platform for SMEs & Entrepreneurs Highlights › The Mentoring Programme
Programme de Mentorat
Together with the French Trade Advisors and Business France, the FCCS started the Mentoring Programme in January. This one-on-one programme seeks to advise and coach French SMEs and French entrepreneurs who have already clocked in more than one year of activity in Singapore and in the development of their business in the region. Candidates who apply for this programme benefit from their mentor’s professional experience, contacts and advice over a period of six months.
› Monthly SMEs & Entrepreneurs’ Drink at FCCS Business Centre This new format of networking evening is a platform and an opportunity for SMEs and Entrepreneurs to mingle with like-minded individuals and exchange about their businesses. This networking also enables our members to meet with some of the FCCS’s board members and team on hand to facilitate introductions.
› The Business Advisors Group
Business Advisors Group
The Business Advisors Group is a new initiative to support and advise French start-ups via a single meeting between one entrepreneur and a panel of advisors. The group of advisors consists of successful entrepreneurs, professionals with valuable expertise in various sectors and functions, and individuals looking to personally invest in companies. They help entrepreneurs boost their development by challenging their business plan and giving them some direction, contacts and recommendations to move forward.
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Marketing & Communication Committee Activities › Building your reputation as a business on social media Mr Martin Pasquier, Founder and MD, Agence Tesla › Generation AAA, Asia’s new affluent consumers Ms Amrita Banta, Managing Director, Agility Research
The Marketing & Communication Committee organises meetings and breakfast talks on new tools and trends related to the marketing and communication sectors.
› How Professional Services Firms Use Differentiation to Drive Commercial Success and How You Can Too Mr Zayn Khan, CEO, Dragon Rouge Southeast Asia › Changing Media Landscape and What This Means for External Stakeholder Engagement Yu Poh Leng, General Manager, Ruder Finn Asia › Networking Night
President Ms Emilie Tisserand Mediakeys
› Live your Consumer’s Life Mr Ismael Ibnoulouafi, General Manager Southeast Asia, Sparkle Design Agency › Mobile Innovations That Will Change the Way We Do Business in APAC Mr Arthur Policarpio, Head of Mobile, Havas Media Group, Asia Pacific Mr Rushit Jhaveri, Vice President, Brand Licensing, FremantleMedia Asia › Making Your Brand Special: the Art & Science of Premiumisation Mr Arnaud Frade, Managing Partner, Hall & Partners Ms Karen Stanton, Regional Marketing, Sensory and Consumer Insights Director (Greater Asia), IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances) › How Social Media Insights Can Drive your Business? Mr Laurent Verrier, Founder & CEO, One9ninety Mr Christophe Laguet, Director, Strategy, One9ninety Ms Fanny Michaud, Account Director APAC, Synthesio
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R&D Committee Activities › Lithium Battery and Battery Related Technologies with Dr Rachid Yazami Dr Rachid Yazami, Professor and Principal Scientist, NTU
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.
› Rencontre d’Intelligence Technologique : Groupe de Recherche en Economie Théorique et Appliquée (UMR CNRS) - Plateforme VIA Inno - PSA Peugeot Citroën OPEN LAB « Competitive Intelligence » Mr Gregory Blokkeel, PSA Peugeot Citroën Mrs Marie Coris, GREThA - Université de Bordeaux Mr Mathieu Bécue, Plateforme Via Inno / Open Lab “Competitive Intelligence” Mr Jean-Paul Rameshkoumar, Plateforme VIA Inno et Centre d’Intelligence Technologique Aquitain Mr David Virapin, Plateforme VIA Inno › R&D Site Visit at Airbus Group (Joint Event with the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce) Dr Timo Bretschneider, Head of Airbus Group Innovations Singapore › Innovation Networking Night
President Mr Laurent Fabry Digital Content Technologies
› Surfing the Waves of Change (Joint Event with the Belgium-Luxembourg Business Group Singapore) Mr Cyriel Kortleven, Consultant
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Smart Cities Committee Activities › Booklet: “Urban Innovations: Towards a Franco-Singaporean partnership for smart and sustainable cities” › Design Thinking Workshops (Health & Elderly, Entertainment, Work & Education, Big Data) at Thales Innovation Hub
The 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.
Co-Presidents Mr Philippe Arsonneau Schneider Electric Singapore
› A French Approach to Urban Innovation & AECOM and Introduction and How to Engage Mr Scott Dunn, Vice President, AECOM in South East Asia and part of the Urban Land Institute Singapore Council Chair Mr Jean-Noël Stock, Chief Executive Officer, Thales Solutions Asia › Solar Energy Development and Perspectives in Singapore Mr Desmond Chan, Senior Officer, Singapore Economic Development Board Mr Lionel Steinitz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lys Energy Mr Philippe Ulrich, General Manager, Saft Hong Kong Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas, MD Infrastructure Capital, StormHarbour Securities › Lithium Battery and Battery Related Technologies with Dr. Rachid Yazami Dr Rachid Yazami, Professor and Principal Scientist, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) & Founding Director, KVI › Smart Cities Networking Night on Monday 24 November 2014
Mr Laurent Besson Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (SEA)
› Update on FCCS Smart City Cartography Project
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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Sourcing & Supply Chain Committee Activities › Development of Decathlon’s Supply Chain Activities in Singapore and Southeast Asia - Legal and Financial Aspects Mr Stéphane Thierry, Regional CFO, Decathlon SEA › InterChamber Sourcing & Supply Chain Networking Event (Joint Event with the American Chamber and the Belgian Luxembourg Business Group) 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.
Co-Presidents Mr Cyrille Desbazeille Danone Baby Nutrition Mr Damien Dhellemmes Schneider Electric
› Visit of the Schneider Electric Asia Logistics Hub › Cleaner & Innovative Deliveries Mr Thibault Lecuyer, Environment Development Coordinator, SDV Logistics Singapore › Sourcing & Supply Chain Networking Event › How Logistics Providers Guarantee Quality of Information and Efficiency of Operational Processes Mr Jérôme Argentin, Partner and Founder, BC Consulting Group Mrs Agnès Bouyssou, Manager in Charge of Supply Chain Business Unit, BC Consulting › Managing Your Transportation Tender Mr Alexandre Yamada, Regional Client Manager Support & Service, SDV Asia Pacific
Ms Anne-Gaëlle Gonet Clarins
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Sustainability Committee Activities › Solar Energy Development and Perspectives in Singapore Mr Desmond Chan, Senior Officer, Singapore Economic Development Board Mr Lionel Steinitz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lys Energy Mr Philippe Ulrich, General Manager, Saft Hong Kong Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas, MD Infrastructure Capital, StormHarbour Securities › Visit of the Schneider Electric Asia Logistics Hub 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.
Co-Presidents Mr Eric Atton Vallourec Mrs Mia Lindsey Sodexo Services Asia
› Think Health & Safety, because We Care! Veolia Water Technologies Regional Program in Asia › Decarbonising Power Generation Mr Philippe Joubert, Executive Chair, Global Electricity Initiative › Cleaner & Innovative deliveries Mr Thibault Lecuyer, Environment Development Coordinator, SDV Logistics Singapore › How Does Sodexo Integrate Food Waste Resource Efficiency into its Business Model Mr Roshith Rajan, Senior Manager CSR and Sustainability, Asia, Australia and Remote Sites, Sodexo › Eco Pen by Ibis Singapore Bencoolen Mrs Jade Stunden, Executive Assistant Manager, Ibis Singapore Bencoolen › The Shared Value created by Saipem Sustainable Business Mr Fabrizio Pecoraro, South East Asia & Oceania Sustainability Coordinator, Saipem Singapore › Ethical Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Asian culture & Guanxi Mr Michel Beaugier, Managing Director, M2M Mr Sin Jin Lim, Founder, Research Plus Mr Namdrol Rinpoche, Buddhist Master, Founder and Spiritual Director, Thekchen Choling
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Member Privileges FCCS members enjoy exclusive offers from a wide range of participating member partners.
SERVICES
WINE & DINE
RETAIL & LEISURE
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Gala Dinner 2015 The one and only French gala dinner of the year, “Singapour je t’aime” was organised to celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday and the strong friendship and business relations between the two countries.
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Large-Scale Events Welcome to Singapore 2014 Over 200 newcomers and friends joined us for a relaxed networking session in the lush greenery of HortPark
French Business Fair 2014 French companies meet graduates-to-be up-close and personal
Galette des Rois Networking Event A great way to start the year 2015
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FCCS Petanque Tournament 2015 A fun and sunny day for our 132 players!
And many more networking nights! InterChamber Networking events, Committee Networking nights‌
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35 company setups
120
Business Services
companies supported in their business development in Singapore
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50 companies exhibiting under French Pavilions
192 work permits and visas processed
421 one-to-one business information meetings
Business 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 governmental agencies and noticeably 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.
MARKET APPROACH Meet with your future customers
TRADESHOWS FRENCH PAVILION Exhibit with an all-inclusive package
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS IN SINGAPORE WITH FCCS
BUSINESS CENTRE A plug-and-play solution
COMPANY SET-UP A turn-key solution to incorporate your structure
VISA APPLICATION Full support in your submission
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Busines Support at a Glance Business Missions The FCCS team supports companies in planning and optimising their business trips to Singapore and the region 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 sales tools and products; › 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.
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Company Setup The FCCS is an invaluable partner for company setups in Singapore with 2 dedicated activities: › Personalised professional 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. 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 flexible option to use our address over different periods of time according to specific needs, be it monthly, for 6 months or for the whole year.
Visa Application With more than 190 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 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 feature ready-to-use services and facilities in the heart of Singapore, at a preferential rate. To cater to growing requests, the FCCS have expanded the Business Centre space available for rent in 2014.
An Easy Solution 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”).
FCCS Tenants
Company Testimonials
Activeo Airasia Infrared Airflow Deny All Europa Organisation Interscience Ipsen JEC Composite Keosys Lesaffre Meninvest Polymorph PowerVote Progress Management Asia Silab Socaps Thema TV Winmedia
“The French Chamber of Commerce is a very welcoming place that allows to work in friendly yet professional atmosphere. The location is ideally located in Orchard road and the office offers a great design and amenities: perfect for welcoming clients and business partners. After trying other business centres, I definitely suggest the FCCS to all SME that are looking to start their activities in Singapore!”
« Mon transfert à Singapour s’est décidé très rapidement au sein de la société, avant même d’avoir pu réfléchir à mon installation sur place. Comme la FCCS nous avait déjà accompagné avec succès pour l’ouverture de notre filiale à Singapour nous avons décidé de leur réaccorder notre confiance. C’est donc ainsi qu’en moins de deux mois je me suis retrouvé avec un visa pour Singapour et un bureau dans leur open space. C’est ce que j’appelle une intégration rapide et réussie ! »
Giulia Barbero Polymorth
Clement Barbier Asia Infrared Systems
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Business Centre 9th floor
12th floor
Our Services › Fully furnished office for 1 to 3 people › 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
French Chamber team
Complementary Services
Common areas
› Events organisation › Administrative services › Rental of conference room at privileged rate (for 20 to 30 persons)
19 office rooms 12 open space stations Windows
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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 Asia-Pacific markets. In 2014, it played host to many renowned and high-footfall trade shows and exhibitions, including IDEM, BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia and Medical Fair Asia. Companies can benefit from the FCCS’s exhibition expertise so as not to miss out on business opportunities. 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 exhibitors to expand their business activities and meet potential partners.
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74 positions filled
job offers received
800 candidates interviewed
HR Services
176
HR Services at a Glance Our Recruitment Service was created in 2004 with a convention (CCPEFP) being signed with the French Embassy to assist French nationals looking for job opportunities in foreign countries. The FCCS also holds an Employment Agency Licence granted by Singapore Ministry of Manpower, which allows us to act as a recruitment agency. The whole team of recruitment professionals is certified by the MOM. Our activity has been growing continuously and we have tripled the number of offers and placements since 2012.
Activities We have 3 main activities: supporting the companies in their recruitment, assisting French nationals or Francophones in their job search, and providing trainings.
Recruitment for Companies We act like a recruitment agency and offer support in the recruitment process by assessing your company’s needs, defining positions, referring candidates matching requirements after interview, establishing a shortlist of candidates, and guaranteeing a tailor-made follow-up for all your recruitment matters (preparing a work contract, the EP application, etc.). Our HR department gives advice on HR issues and participates in the running of the HR Directors Club. Our Search Method
Meet Client
Interview and Assess Candidates
Present Shortlist to Client
EP Application Job Offer
Define Role and Approach
Candidate Sourcing: Database, Website, Ad, Networking...
Introduce Company and Job to Candidate
Manage Client Interviews Process
Why choose us? › No retainer fee: a fee is charged only when recruitment is successfully completed › Competitive fees based on the annual salary of the candidate › Speed and responsiveness: we respond to requests within 48 hours and send personalised responses to all candidates › Quality of service: we organise personal assessments and follow-ups for each candidate › A team of experienced recruiters
Assisting French Nationals and Francophones in their Job Search The FCCS assists French nationals and French-speaking people in their job search and career development on the local market. We maintain an active database, give information and advice on employment issues, labour market, and offer a lot of practical workshops that deal with the job search.
Training We offer different trainings with professional partner from flexible half-day to extensive full-day training sessions. In addition to these trainings and in order to help newcomers and jobseekers, we provide dedicated workshops on a wide range of subjects such as LinkedIn, resumes, interviews, etc.
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French Business Fair A Successful First Edition The FCCS launched the first edition of the French Business Fair at the prestigious Nanyang Technological University (NTU). This event aimed at raising awareness about French companies in Singapore and increasing company profile and appeal among future graduates in Singapore. 14 French companies joined this initiative and had a great opportunity to meet and network with future graduates. This first edition, opened to students from every universities and business schools in Singapore, attracted more than 450 students and was a real success for all the French participating companies.
Participating Companies
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Our Asia Network One Branding for One Network Update of the FCCS logo, as part of the One Branding for One Network rebranding exercise by the global CCI France International network of French chambers.
Former Logo
New Logo
A Powerful Network to Support your Growth in Asia 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 Sydney, Australia, and focused on business support services. Several action plans were discussed to enhance coordination between the Chambers in Asia.
Singapore and Beyond 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 joint seminar and site visit in Iskandar, Malaysia.
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External Relations Partners in Singapore French Institutions The FCCS has a close collaboration with the French Ambassy, the Regional Economic Service, Business France, the Institut Français and, of course, the Consular section. We also work on a regular basis with the following partners and organisations: › French Trade Advisors › Alliance Française › Association Française de Singapour › Lycée Français de Singapour › French Alumni
Singapore Authorities & Institutions 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. Singapore Business Federation (SBF) The FCCS is a member of SBF and regularly joins forces with them on business missions, events or publications. Other Organisations The FCCS works with numerous Singapore government agencies and business associations. EuroCham and European National Business Groups in Singapore The FCCS is an active member of EuroCham. Joint Initiatives with Other Chambers of Commerce in Singapore
Partners in France CCI France International The French Chamber is a member of CCI France International. Founded in 1907, it brings together 112 French Chambers in 82 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.
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 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 2014 have been audited by Mazars LLP.
Statement of Comprehensive Income For the financial year ended 31 December 2014
2014
2013
S$
S$
Membership subscription
717,237
654,678
Surplus from self-financing activities
103,792
150,471
Surplus from business service activities
833,830
760,015
Total revenue
1,654,859
1,565,164
Other income
520,370
478,417
2,175,229
2,043,581
-2,132,777
-1,842,422
Operating surplus before income tax
42,452
201,159
Taxation
-10,703
-27,088
Net surplus for the year, representing the comprehensive income for the year
31,749
174,071
Income
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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