Annual Report 2015/2016
French Chamber Singapore
Welcome
President’s Message The French Chamber has established itself as a fantastic business community, under which economic relations between France and Singapore have flourished. It is a dynamic organisation that brings value to all of its members. By overseeing 18 business-oriented committees, organising meetings between industry professionals and hosting more than 200 business events throughout the year, the French Chamber ensures that there is something for everyone. Ambitious entrepreneurs, budding SMEs and prominent MNCs will find no lack of opportunities to share key information and build new partnerships within the French Chamber community. In 2015, it comes as no surprise that our new initiatives have had a special focus on entrepreneurs. We aim to nurture their growth under the Mentoring Programme. And our Business Advisors Group challenges entrepreneurs to innovate and refine their ideas. Finally, the nascent French Entrepreneur Awards rewarded exceptional individuals whose businesses provide quality products and services and have displayed commendable financial growth. Although the successes of individual companies are celebrated, the French Chamber recognises the importance of capitalising on the collective strength of the local French business community. Thus, our Urban Innovation portfolio serves to enhance the presence of French technological companies among local government agencies by collectively highlighting their smart city solution services. Furthermore, the French Chamber also fosters stronger links within the French business community through massive networking sessions like the Working Together Forum (“Forum Travailler Ensemble”), which matched big and small companies to create fertile ground for information sharing and collaboration. The French Chamber will continue in this direction, with many new projects that will create more economic links between France and Singapore, in cooperation with the French Trade Advisers and the various departments of the French Embassy. We also aim to have a more regional focus while maintaining Singapore as a business hub to cater to our regional members.
Doina Palici-Chehab President The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
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Executive Director’s Message Looking back at the year 2015/2016, many images, new projects and milestones come to my mind. As we strive to bring more value to our members and serve them better, it seems to me that we are able to constantly reinvent ourselves to innovate with them. That is the beauty and the great strength of our organisation: the French Chamber brings together an amazing business community of companies that support each other and are willing to show that, collectively, they can do better and break boundaries. A great example of this is the Urban Innovations portfolio spearheaded by our Smart Cities committee, which builds on the collective French approach to address Singapore’s smart nation priorities. It showcases more than 150 French smart city solutions offered by 50 French large and small companies as well as two research partners: what amazing team work! Other initiatives were launched to support French entrepreneurs: a Mentoring Programme, a Business Advisors Group, the “Forum Travailler Ensemble”, the “French Entrepreneur Awards”, an issue of Focus magazine dedicated to “The Enterprising Spirit” and the recent Tech Entrepreneurs Club. These were some of our key projects this year. The Chamber’s emphasis on entrepreneurship echoes Singapore’s ambitions and growing ecosystem of startups, where French entrepreneurs have real cards to play. Another fantastic collective adventure that is bearing its fruits is, of course, the So Chic guide. Now in its third edition, it has become the reference for French shopping and dining in Singapore. This year also marked the growth of our Business and HR Support services, with a fully operational Business Centre and a wide range of tailor-made services offered to French companies to help them establish a presence and accelerate their growth in Asia. It is difficult to summarise a whole year of events and successful projects. What I notice, though, is that our business community is growing stronger each year, and is also showing signs of stronger cohesion and solidarity, with a willingness to innovate collectively. For all this, I feel very grateful and blessed, together with my team, to play my part and help French companies grow in Asia. 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
All French Chamber team © Anne Valluy
Welcome President’s Message Executive Director’s Message Patron Members
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At the French Chamber Executive Committee and Board Members French Chamber Team
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Membership Membership Profile Highlights
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Business Club Facts & Figures
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18 Committees Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Asia Banking & Finance Business Women Digital Innovations & Marketing Energy & Infrastructure French Maritime Cluster French Gourmet Healthcare Human Resources ICT Legal & Tax Luxury & Premium Retail Research & Innovation Platform for Startups & Entrepreneurs Smart Cities Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability Member Privileges Major Events Social & Networking Events
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Business Services Business Services at a Glance
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HR Services HR Services at a Glance
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Communication Communication Platforms
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Our Asia Network External Relations Financial Report
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At the French Chamber
Executive Committee and Board Members
President Doina PALICI-CHEHAB AXA Insurance Singapore
Vice President Olivier GROMETTO Open D Asia
Vice President Claire SAUVANAUD Capgemini APAC Singapore
Vice President Pierre VEYRES BNP Paribas
Treasurer Laurent BESSON Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (SEA)
General Secretary Mathilde BROUSTAU CVML Law Firm
Grégoire BARRY DELONGCHAMPS STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific
Olivier CHALVONDEMERSAY Total Oil Asia-Pacific
Pierre CHEYRON Engie
Kevin CHOW Thales Solutions Asia
Philippe DALLEE Crédit Industriel et Commercial (CIC)
Jean-Marc DEROMEDI Aprim Interior Design
Cyrille DESBAZEILLE Danone Asia
Damien DHELLEMMES Schneider Electric Singapore
Jeremie DUTHEL Control Risks
Pierre FINAS Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Philippe GUIBERT International SOS
Yves LAFORGUE Bolloré Logistics Asia Pacific Corporate
Pascal LAMBERT Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking
Isabelle LARCHE Timeo-Performance
Ludwig REICHHOLD Dragages Singapore
Aurélien SONET Sodexo
Emmy TELLIER Christofle
Matthieu TETAUD Air France KLM
Philippe WIND Actis
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French Chamber Team
Executive Director Carine LESPAYANDEL
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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 LOTFI
Business Support Manager Valentine PALLUEL
Business Development Manager Cassandra TAN
Business Support Officer Laetitia LAUTODE
Business Support Administration Philomena WAUNG
Recruitment & HR Consultant Nathalie DEMONTE
Recruitment & HR Consultant Marie PFAU
Events & Membership Manager Sandrine PERREAULT
Events & Promotion Manager Anne VALIDIRE
Events & Promotion Manager MĂŠlanie THIBAULT
Committees & Events Manager Caroline de VILLELE
Marketing & Communication Manager Nicolas AVRIL
Publication & Design Manager Jonathan MEUR
Reception & Admin Debra MONTEIRO
Accounts & Admin Ema HUSSIN
IT Manager Nicolas GIRAULT
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Membership
Membership Profile A total of
664
4,040
company and individual members
contacts
+7% year-on-year increase in the Chamber’s contact list
+7% year-on-year increase in our membership base
Evolution of Membership Base 664 622 584 519 463 412 360
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Membership per Category The structure of the membership 2015/2016 per category is the following:
49% Corporate 24% Entrepreneur 16% Associate 6% Individual 5% Patron
Sectors of Activity
40% Services 14% Construction / Environment / Transportation 13% Consumer Goods (Non Food) 12% Electronics - Information Technology 11% Food / Beverage / Catering / Hospitality 5% Biomedical 4% Energy / Chemicals / Mechanical Industries
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Highlights The French Chamber organises presentations and networkings that are of particular interest to CEOs and VPs, and that address concerns of company leaders.
The French business community aims to forge stronger global collaborations in urban innovations with Singapore. To this end, the French Chamber established a Smart City Committee with the support of Vivapolis, the French export brand of sustainable cities. Their ďŹ rst deliverable, Urban Innovations, is a portfolio that showcases more than 150 French smart city solutions presented by 50 French large and small companies, as well as two research partners.
FRENCH ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS With the ďŹ rst edition of the French Entrepreneur Awards, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore sought to reward the best company created by French entrepreneurs in Singapore and encourage their entrepreneurial spirit and development.
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Highlights Consisting of B2B meetings between 64 companies, the Forum Travailler Ensemble (Working Together Forum) aims to reinforce business links between French SMEs and large corporations established in Singapore.
Business Advisors Group The Business Advisors Group (BAG) is a new and free initiative to support and advise French startups via a single meeting between one entrepreneur and a panel of advisors.
The third edition of So Chic, Singapore’s only guide to French shopping and dining in Singapore, was launched at SoďŹ tel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.
In partnership with CCI France Myanmar, the Energy & Infrastructure Committee of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the French Chambers in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, organised a second business delegation to Myanmar with more than 20 companies taking part. FCCS Annual Report 2015-2016
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Business Club
18 committees
210 events
A network of
4,000 contacts
6,500 participants at events
Facts & Figures › Great opportunities to exchange with your peers and broaden your network: +30% more events than the previous year › 210 events: an average of 4 events per week › 1 in 5 events are networking events › More than 6,500 persons attended our events in 2015/2016 › Free regular networking events for entrepreneur members › A strong network of 4,040 contacts
Events The French Chamber organises a wide range of events. Here’s the distribution for the past year:
49% Committee Meetings 20% Networking Events 14% Trainings 7% Breakfast Talks 5% Site Visits 5% Special/Large-Scale Events
Event Participation Here’s the average number of participants at the various types of events: 166 at Special/Large-Scale Events
57 at Breakfast Talks
29 at Networking Events
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18 Committees
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Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Asia Banking & Finance Business Women Digital Innovations & Marketing Energy & Infrastructure Healthcare Human Resources French Gourmet French Maritime Cluster ICT Legal & Tax Luxury & Premium Retail Platform for Startups & Entrepreneurs Rsearch & Innovation Smart Cities Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability
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Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Committee Activities › Point sur la Relation Franco-Singapourienne en Matière d’Équipements de Défense Mr Eric Genot, Attaché de Défense Adjoint, Armement › Asia Pacific Homeland Singapore Networking Event in Partnership with the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry 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.
› Welcome to ATR Training Center in Singapore Mr Luigi Celmi, President, ATR Eastern Support; Xayadeth Litnhouvongs, Quality, Operations and Compliance Monitoring Deputy Manager, ATR Training Center Singapore › Joint Networking Events with the French Maritime Cluster
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 › Whether You are Big or Small: What You Need to Know on Competition Laws in ASEAN Mrs Dominique Lombardi, Partner (Foreign Lawyer), Rajah & Tann, Competition & Antitrust and Trade
The Asia committee organises conferences, seminars and roundtables on topics related to the economy, the social and political situation in various Asian countries.
› China’s Largest Corporates: Credit Profiles under Increasing Pressure Mr Guy Deslondes, Managing Director, Standard & Poor’s Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Ratings Officer, Greater China, Standard & Poor’s › Welcome to the New Upside-Down World! “Génération tonique, L’Occident est complètement à l’Ouest” Mr David Baverez, Author › Trends in Asia for 2016: Economic, Financial & Political Mr Manu Bhaskaran, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies Mr Antoine Chery, Head of Regional Economic Services, French Embassy in Singapore › Doing Business in Indonesia Mr Philippe Courrouyan, CEO, PT CLS Argos Indonesia & President CCE Indonesia Mr Philippe Augier, Founder Museum Pasifika, President IFCCI (Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry), VP CCE Mr Steve Wilford, Senior Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Control Risks › The Myanmar Elections: Looking Ahead Mr Romain Caillaud, Senior Director, FTI Consulting › The Evolution of Second- and Third-Tier Cities in China: What You Need to Know Mrs Anik Tremblay, Group Business Development Manager, Koehler Group › Breakfast Talk with Mr Henri de Castries, Chairman & CEO of AXA: Paris Agreement on Climate Change – What’s Next Mr Henri de Castries, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, AXA
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Banking & Finance Committee Activities › Implications of New Transfer Pricing Requirements in Singapore Mr Luis Coronado, Partner, ASEAN Transfer Pricing Services Leader, EY Mr Jonathan Belec, Director, Transfer Pricing Services, EY › The Evolution of 2nd- and 3rd-Tier Cities in China: What You Need to Know Mrs Anik Tremblay, Group Business Development Manager, Koehler Group The Banking & Finance committee brings together CFOs, bankers and advisors of the financial sector to discuss topics of interest in the financial world.
› Doing Business in Indonesia Mr Philippe Courrouyan, CEO, PT CLS Argos Indonesia, and President CCE Indonesia Mr Philippe Augier, Founder, Museum Pasifika, President IFCCI (Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and VP CCE Mr Steve Wilford, Senior Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Control Risks
Co-Presidents
› Trends in Asia for 2016: Economic, Financial & Political Mr Manu Bhaskaran, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies Mr Antoine Chery, Head of Economic Service for Asean Countries, French Embassy in Singapore
Mrs Eve Bourdeau Orange Business Services
› Comment Optimiser votre Situation Financière à Singapour Mr Jeremy Grey, Directeur Adjoint & Conseiller Financier, Globaleye
Mr Paul Chifflet Danone Asia Pacific
› Financial Services M&A in Asia - 2015 Review & 2016 Outlook Mr Jackrit Watanatada, Head of Development Finance, Chappuis Halder & Co
Mr Fabien Conderanne Coface
› CFO Club: Business Lunches
Mrs Sonal Priyanka Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking Mr Franck Passillier Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank Mr Ludovic Sichère Imerys
› China’s Largest Corporates: Credit Profiles under Increasing Pressure Mr Guy Deslondes, Managing Director, Standard & Poor’s Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Ratings Officer, Greater China, Standard & Poor’s › Actualités Fiscales pour les Français Résidant à Singapour Mr Bertrand Cosson, Directeur de l’Ingénierie Patrimoniale, Banque Transatlantique Paris › 2016 Singapore Budget Briefing Mr Choo Eng Chuan, Partner, International and Corporate Tax Services, EY › Global FATCA: What the OECD Common Reporting Standard Means for Financial Institutions Mrs Suzanne Gibson, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons › Improving Productivity through Next-Generation Budgeting and Planning Mr Paul Chifflet, Business Planning Director, Danone Asia Pacific Mr Etienne Cosnefroy, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers Mr François-Eric Mezin, Vice-President, Finance & Control (Global Marketing), Schneider Electric Mr Raghu Raghunathan, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Business Women Committee Activities › Inspiring Women Networking Event with a Top French Athlete in Collaboration with ERES Mrs Amandine Fétaud, MD, A4 Sports › A Mindful Entrepreneurial Journey with Penny Low Mrs Penny Low, Founder & President, Social Innovation Park The Business Women committee aims to give women a strong voice in the Singapore business community, enabling them to make a difference.
Co-Presidents Mrs Pascale Dillon Marriott Vacation Club International Ms Sylvie Louisfert Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking
› Can Communication Skills Be Cross Gender? Mr Quentin Bernard, Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF) › Fragrance Profiling Workshop and Networking Event with Fragrance Du Bois › 7 Key Principles at Any Negotiation Mr Ta-Wei Chao, Executive Director, IRENE Asia-Pacific, Asian Branch of IRENE (Institute for Research and Education on Negotiation, ESSEC Business School) › Women in Leadership: How do they succeed? Mrs Doina Palici-Chehab, CEO, AXA Singapore General Insurance Mrs Karen Loon, Partner, Assurance, Financial Services, PwC Mrs Pascale Dillon, CFO Asia Pacific, Marriott Vacation Club International
Mrs Claire Sauvanaud CapGemini APAC Singapore
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Digital Innovations & Marketing Committee Activities › Emerging Innovation: an Exploratory Journey into Design Thinking and Innovation Games Mr Cédric Mainguy, Head of Digital Innovation at PALO-IT. › Why Public Relations and Traditional Media are Still Relevant Today Ms Marion Zipfel, Journalist for French Media The Digital Innovations & Marketing committee organises meetings and breakfast talks on new tools and trends related to the marketing and communication sectors.
› Simplification as a Communications Strategy Ms Juliana Bernard-Brunel, Regional Director of Simpleshow Asia › Asia’s Era of Young Millionaires Ms Amrita Banta, Managing Director, Agility Research
Co-Presidents
› Singapore as a Shopping Destination: Trends & Opportunities Ms Gan Hui Cheng, Assistant Director, Retail, Singapore Tourism Board Mr Jan Rafael Moller, Vice President, Sales, Asia-Pacific and Country Manager Singapore, Global Blue Mr Prasad Shinde, Director, Ipsos Connect
Ms Lan Avril Yves Rocher / Luxasia
› Joint Networking Event Digital Innovations, Marketing and Luxury & Premium Retail Committees
Mrs Laetitia de Seroux-Gerhardt JCDecaux Asia
› Digital for Luxury: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices Mrs Florine Eppe Beauloye, Founder and Director of mOOnshot digital
Mrs Emilie Tisserand Mediakeys Singapore
› Scaling Up e-Commerce in South East Asia Mr Alexis Lanternier, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lazada Group › Regulatory Framework for Marketing in Singapore Ms Carina Rogerio, Attorney-at-Law, Luther Mr Thomas Lieby, Attorney-at-Law, Luther › Loyalty and CRM Trends... What’s New on the Front Mr Johann Suchon, Edenred China & HK Managing Director, Asia-Pacific Marketing Services Support Managing Director › Why Emotions Matter? Mr Gregory Fournier, Director Strategic Partnerships APAC, Unruly › E-Commerce in South East 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
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Energy & Infrastructure Committee Activities › Visit of the Jurong Rock Caverns Mr Pascal Briand, Senior Civil Engineer, Geostock › Business Delegation to Myanmar – 2nd Edition
The Energy & Infrastructure committee aims to develop cooperation between companies, share information and encourage synergies and business opportunities in the region.
Co-President (Energy) Mr Yves Le Bail Total E&P Asia Pacific
› From Small to Large, Complex Projects in O&G and Mining: Essentials of Project Control Mr Jérémie Averous, Senior MP & Founder, Project Value Delivery › UNECE International Public Private Partnership Center of Excellence – How to Produce PPP Standards in the Energy & Infrastructure Sector for Developing Countries Mr Tony Bonnici, Deputy Chief of the PPP Programme, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Geneva Mr Hugo Virag, Director, Astris Finance › Pursuit of Excellence in French General Contracting: Fondation Louis Vuitton Mr Philippe Vancapernolle, Technical Director, VINCI Construction
Co-President (Project Financing)
› Visit of a Vessel “Bourbon Evolution 807” Mr Jean-Charles Audouin, GM, Bourbon Subsea Services Asia Pacific Mr Benoit Dromard, Sales & Marketing, Bourbon Subsea Services Asia Pacific
Mr Hugo Virag-Lappas Astris Finance
› Interactive Session with Mr Seah Moon Ming, Group CEO of Pavilion Energy and Pavilion Gas
Co-President (Infrastructure)
› Site Visit: ExxonMobil Petrochemical Complex Mr Georges Groslière, Venture Director/Manufacturing Director, ExxonMobil
Mr Philippe Wind Actis
› Key Global Outcome of COP21 & Future Energy Mix in ASEAN Mr Philippe Joubert, Senior Advisor Climate & Energy, WBCSD Dr Pierre Noël, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Senior Fellow in Economic and Energy Security, International Institute for Strategic Studies › Site Visit: Sports Hub’s Solar Power Plant, Lys Energy Mr Lionel Steinitz, CEO, Lys Energy Mr Antoine Wagschal, Head of Business Development, Lys Energy › InterChamber Networking Event for the Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure and Sustainability Industries
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French Maritime Cluster Committee Activities › CMA CGM, a Key Player in the Container Maritime Industry Consolidation Mr Patrice Mittard, Vice President Operations, CMA CGM › Networking Event On Board BPC Tonnerre › Exchange with Philipe Louis-Dreyfus, Président du Conseil de surveillance de Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs The French Maritime Cluster committee in Singapore (FMCCS) was created by The French Chamber with Cluster Maritime Français (CMF). The committee’s main goal is to promote the French maritime economy in the Asia-Pacific area.
President Mr Gilles Bonavita GB-Performance
› Singapore as International Maritime Centre Mr Tay Yeow Min, Ms Ina Foo, and Ms Bernice Yeoh, International Maritime Centre department, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore › Keppel Shipyard Site Visit › MPA Sustainability Initiatives for a Future Ready Maritime Singapore Mr Tan Suan Jow, Director (Shipping Division), Director of Marine, Director (Sustainability Office), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore › World Ocean Council Presentation Mr Paul Holthus, Founding President & CEO, World Ocean Council › Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) Site Visit
Vice-Presidents
› Maritime Networking Night Mr Jean-François Penverne Project Value Delivery Mr Keng Hoe Toh Thales Solutions Asia
› ASEAN-French Maritime Industry Mapping and Analysis by the ESSEC Business School
Coordinators Mr Francois Ceccaldi French Embassy Singapore Mr Ilan Sarfati ESSEC Business School
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French Gourmet Committee Activities › Monthly Luncheon Napoleon Food & Wine Bar, Angelina, Le Frenchie, Bar-A-Thym, Bar-Roque Grill, Laurent’s Café, Balzac Brasserie, Entre Nous Crêperie, 31 Bar & Kitchen, Wine Connection 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.
Co-Presidents Mr Olivier Bendel Déliciae Hospitality Management Mr Antonin Pon The Vintage Wine Club
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French Gourmet Committee Activities › Voilah! French Food Festival in Singapore: Assessment of the 2015 Edition and Proposals for 2016 › Voilah! 2016: Ready for the French Food Festival?
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Healthcare Committee Activities › Smart Health Platform Promoting French expertise in the healthcare sector through a visible and integrated community of French healthcare players in Singapore
smarthealth The 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.
› The Future of Digital Health Insurance Mr Grégoire Rastoul, Co-founder, UEX Mr Sébastien Roger, Senior Manager, Product Strategies (Health & Employee Benefits), AXA Insurance Singapore Mr Nick Macey, Technology Consultant, Leo Tech › Healthcare Networking Event › Healthcare Committee Meeting: Roadmap for 2016
Co-Presidents Dr Philippe Guibert International SOS Mr Emmanuel Montet Ipsen Pharma Mr Jean-Sebastien Ricard Galderma (S)
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Human Resources Committee Activities › How to Boost your Self-Confidence to Perform Better at Work Veronique Girma, Executive Coach & Partner, Turningpoint Asia Ikhlas Bidau, Executive Coach & Director, Turningpoint Asia › Transition Management: A Bright Future Patrick Laredo, CEO, X-PM (A member of WIL Group) 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 Mrs Marie Petit Socomec
› Exclusive Drink for HR Corporates › New Deal of Employee Engagement: A Sustainable Body and Mind Bernard Coulaty, VPHR, Pernod Ricard Asia, and Author of New Deal of Employee Engagement › How to Improve your Well-Being and Efficiency at Work François Bouyer, President and Founder, BeThe1 › How Leaders Can Unleash Greatness in their Organisation Jean-Francois Cousin, Managing Director, 1-2-Win Executive Coaching › Workplace Learning Trends across the Asia Pacific Region 2015 Jeremy Blain, Managing Partner, Cegos Group, and Regional MD, Cegos, Asia Pacific › Business Partner HR: What Are the Expectations of your CEO? Mrs Doina Palici-Chehab, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Singapore Capt. Yann Lardet, General Manager, Airbus Asia Training Center
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ICT Committee Activities › CIO Lunches Exclusive networking luncheons for CIOs only › Site Visit: INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation Mr Christophe Durand, Head of Cyber Strategy CIO, INTERPOL (IGCI)
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.
Co-Presidents
› Building New Business Models of Internet of Things Mr Zhu Zhenjun, Head of Market Development/Emerging Tech Innovations, Nokia › Industry 4.0: The Future of Productivity Dr Martin Tonko, Partner, Tokyo, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Mr Samson Khaou, Managing Director, Asia Pacific South, Dassault Systèmes Mr Alex Carrausse, General Manager, NEURONES-IT Asia › Harnessing the Power of Big Data Ms Tracey Figurelli, SVP, Integrated Solutions, Resources Global Professionals › ICT Inter-Chamber Networking Night
Mr Cyril Ayoub EVA Group Asia Pacific Mr Christophe Lienhard Safran Singapore Mr Jean-Philippe Naquet Total Oil Asia-Pacific
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Legal & Tax Committee Activities › Implications of New Transfer Pricing Requirements in Singapore Mr Luis Coronado, Partner, ASEAN Transfer Pricing Services Leader, EY Mr Jonathan Belec, Director, Transfer Pricing Services, EY › Drafting an Arbitration Agreement: Dos and Don’ts Mrs Elodie Dulac, Partner, King & Spalding 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.
› Retraites Françaises : Comprendre les Règles et les Enjeux pour les Expatriés Mr Bruno Renardier, Directeur, Novelvy Retraite Mr Maurice Nhan, Représentant en Asie, Novelvy Retraite › Legal Environment of Foreign Direct Investments in India: What has Changed since Narendra Modi Came to Power Mrs Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah, Attorney at Law, DS Avocats, India › Best-Practices in Internal Investigations Mrs Weiyi Tan, Partner, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow
Co-Presidents Mr Grégoire Barry-Delongchamps STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Mrs Catherine Cottet Thales Asia Holding Mrs Doris Marcellesi Essilor Amera
› New European Succession Law and its Implications for Singapore Residents Mrs Cécile Acolas, Partner and Director, Rosemont Consulting SARL › Launching and Expanding your e-Commerce Business in SEA: Legal, Operational and Other Logistic Considerations Mrs Bénédicte Deleporte, Managing Partner, Deleporte Wentz Avocat Mr Dhruv Mehrotra, Director Business Development, Singapore Post › Alternative Dispute Resolution in Asia Pacific: Strategic and Practical Considerations for Cost-Efficient Dispute Resolutions Mrs Els Van Poucke, Attorney at Law, Luther LLP › Whether You are Big or Small: What You Need to Know on Competition Laws in ASEAN Mrs Dominique Lombardi, Partner (Foreign Lawyer), Rajah & Tann, Competition & Antitrust and Trade › Global FATCA: What the OECD Common Reporting Standard Means for Financial Institutions Mrs Suzanne Gibson, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons › Tax Implications in International Agreements: What Business Developers Should Know about Tax Mrs Loïse Jacquette, Consultant, EY Mrs Barbara Voskamp, Partner, EY
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Luxury & Premium Retail Committee Activities › Singapore as a Shopping Destination: Trends & Opportunities Ms Gan Hui Cheng, Assistant Director, Retail, Singapore Tourism Board Mr Jan Rafael Moller, VP, Sales, APAC and Country Manager Singapore, Global Blue Mr Prasad Shinde, Director, Ipsos Connect
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.
› Opportunities in Asia’s Retail Scene Ms Sigrid Zialcita, Managing Director Research, Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield › Scaling up e-Commerce in Southeast Asia Alexis Lanternier, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lazada Group › Launching & expanding your e-commerce business in SE Asia: Legal, operational and other logistic considerations Bénédicte Deleporte, Managing Partner, Deleporte Wentz Avocat Dhruv Mehrotra, Director Business Development, Singapore Post
Co-Presidents
› Digital for Luxury: Common Pitfalls & Best Practices Florine Eppe Beauloye, Founder and Director, mOOnshot digital
Mr Pierre Verdière Hermès SEA
› Luxury & Premium Retail Networking Lunch @ Odette
Mrs Emmy Tellier Christofle (SEA)
› Joint Networking Event Digital Innovations, Marketing and Luxury & Premium Retail Committees
Co-Vice-Presidents
› Asia’s Era of Young Millionaires Ms Amrita Banta, Managing Director, Agility Research
Mr Michel Beaugier M2 Management
› So Chic Third Edition Launch Event Hosted at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
Mr Olivier Grometto Open D Asia
› Overview & Trends on the Singapore Retail Market Mr James Wong, Director Retail services, Colliers International Singapore
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Research & Innovation Committee Activities › Singapore’s Science and Technology Research Ambitions Mr George Loh, National Research Foundation (NRF)
The Research & Innovation 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.
› Open Innovation as a Tool for Industrial Renewal Mr Eugene De Rozario, Dragages Singapore (Bouygues Construction) Mr Antoine Fagette, Thales Mr Gregory Blokkeel, PSA Group Mr Nicolas Marechal-Abram, Veolia City Modeling Center Ms Emmi Kaipio, Veolia City Modelling Center › R&D Site Visit: IPAL - Focus on Inclusive Smart Cities & Digital Health CNRS - IPAL - IMAGE AND PERVASIVE ACCESS LAB › Research & Innovation Committee Meeting: 2016 Roadmap
Co-Presidents Mr Laurent Fabry Digital Content Technologies Prof. Mounir Mokhtari CNRS - IPAL - Image and Pervasive Access Lab
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Platform for Startups & Entrepreneurs Committee Activities › Breakfast Talk: Singapore’s Tech-Enabled Startup Ecosystem Mr Arnaud Bonzom, Director of Corporate Innovation, 500 Startups Mr Greg Unsworth, Digital Business Leader and Mr Maxime Blein, Senior Manager Strategy, PwC Singapore Mr Olivier Carnohan, Co-Founder & CEO, NESSA The Platform for Startups & Entrepreneurs enables entrepreneurs to share their experiences, tips and tools to boost their businesses. The committee offers two programmes to support startups.
Co-Presidents Mrs Valérie Marin Distribution Asiatique Mr Eric Saint-André ASA Advisory
› Overview of Grants Entrepreneurs & SMEs Can Profit From Mr Shawn Phua, Senior Business Adviser, SME centre @ASME Mr Jean-Baptiste Morin, Senior Financing Innovation Consultant and Mrs Christelle Gervasoni, Business Development Manager, GAC Group › Time Management: Work Smarter, Not Harder Mr Fabien Mailhe, Managing Director, and Mr Alex Lanjri, Head of Learning & Development APAC, Timeo-Performance › Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur Mrs Stephanie Besse, Founder and Managing Director, Forest Adventure › Workshops on Digital Marketing Mr Martin Pasquier, Managing Director, Agence Tesla › Media Training: Get Ready to Speak to the Press Ms Marion Zipfel, Journalist for French Media › Launch of the Tech Entrepreneurs Club Mr Eric Barbier, CEO, TransferTo Mr Denis Branthonne, CEO, Novade › Regular Women Entrepreneurs Round Tables
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Platform for Startups & Entrepreneurs Highlights
Mentoring Programme
FRENCH ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS › First French Entrepreneur Awards
› The Mentoring Programme The French Chamber offers a free Mentoring Programme. This one-on-one programme seeks to offer advice to French SMEs and French entrepreneurs who have already clocked in more than one year of activity in Singapore and are in the midst of developing 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 minimum. Mentors are either French trade advisors, board members or CEOs with expertise in the region.
With the first edition of the French Entrepreneur Awards, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore sought to reward the best company created by French entrepreneurs in Singapore and encourage their entrepreneurial spirit and development.
Business Advisors Group › The Business Advisors Group President: Mrs Aude de Rotalier, Founder, Futuretraininglab The Business Advisors Group is a free initiative to support and advise French startups 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. Each month, the Business Advisors Group meets one entrepreneur who will present his/her business plan and challenges. The Advisors will give the Entrepreneur some recommendations and contacts to move forward.
› Free Regular Entrepreneurs’ Drinks at the French Chamber’s Business Centre These networking evenings are an opportunity for entrepreneurs to mingle with like-minded individuals and exchange about their businesses.
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Smart Cities Committee Activities › Smart City Committee - Presentation of the Smart City Portfolio › Website: “Urban Innovations: Towards a Franco-Singaporean Partnership for Smart and Sustainable Cities” › “Urban Innovations” Portfolio: Official Launch Reception 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.
› Industry 4.0: The Future of Productivity Dr. Martin Tonko, Partner, Tokyo, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Mr. Samson Khaou, Managing Director, Asia Pacific South, Dassault Systèmes Mr. Alex Carrausse, General Manager, NEURONES-IT Asia Mr. Patrick Veron, Director, East West Innovative Solutions (EWIS) › Site Visit: IPAL - Focus on Inclusive Smart Cities & Digital Health Prof. Mounir Mokhtari, Director, CNRS-IPAL Dr Nizar Ouarti, Associate Professor, CNRS-IPAL Dr Thibaut Tiberghien, Research Fellow, CNRS-IPAL
Co-Presidents
› APHS Singapore Networking Event
Mr Gordon Falconer Schneider Electric Singapore
› Smart Cities Committee Meeting: Next Steps Mr Jean-Noël Stock, CEO, Thales Solutions Asia
Mr Laurent Besson Veolia Water Technologies (SEA)
› Smart Nations, Smart Cities, Smart Companies Need Actionable Intelligence Mr Keith B. Carter, Visiting Senior Fellow, Business School NUS
Mr Serge Genetet Arkadin Singapore
› Building New Business Models of Internet of Things Mr Zhu Zhenjun, Head of Market Development/Emerging Tech Innovations, Nokia
Mr Frederic Salon Alstom
› Joint Networking Event with Systematic Paris Region Delegation › Open Innovation as a Tool for Industrial Renewal Mr Eugene De Rozario, Dragages Singapore (Bouygues Construction) Mr Antoine Fagette, Thales Mr Gregory Blokkeel, PSA Group Mr Nicolas Marechal-Abram, Veolia City Modeling Center Ms Emmi Kaipio, Veolia City Modelling Center
Mr Jean-Noel Stock Thales Solutions Asia
2015 EDITION
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Sourcing & Supply Chain Committee Activities › Valeo Supply Chain Model through the New Batam Factory Set-Up Journey Mr Jérôme Jumel, Site General Manager, Valeo Wipers › Sourcing and Supply Chain Club - Business Lunch › DDMRP: A Supply Chain Revolution to Dampen your Demand Variability Mr John Paul, Managing Director and Founder, iCognitive The Sourcing & Supply Chain committee aims to enable the sharing of information and experiences, create synergies across various industries and support French Chamber members who are active in sourcing, purchasing and supply chain.
› Preparing Supply Chain for Robust Growth Mrs Roxane Desmicht, Senior Director Corporate Supply Chain Asia Pacific, Infineon Technologies › CSR Performance of French and ASEAN Companies: Business Risks and Opportunities in Procurement Relationships Mr Sheng Ou Yong, Analyst, EcoVadis Mr Edouard de Rostolan, Senior Agronomist, SMPT / Michelin Singapore
Co-Presidents
› Supply Chain at Risk: Are You Exposed? Mr Jon Wesoky, Global Managing Director - Supply Chain Management, RGP
Mr Cyrille Desbazeille Danone Asia
› Scaling up e-Commerce in Southeast Asia Mr Alexis Lanternier, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lazada Group
Mr Damien Dhellemmes Schneider Electric
› Environment and Sustainability in Supply Chain at Schneider Electric Mr Xavier Houot, SVP Group Environment, Safety, Real Estate, Schneider Electric
Mrs Anne-Gaëlle Gonet Clarins
› Why and How to Control your Distributors’ Supply Chain Mr. John Talbot, CEO and Partner, Logistics Consulting Asia › How to Design an Efficient Aftermarket Supply Chain Organisation Mr Frederic Gomer, Partner, B2G Consulting Singapore › Integrating SEA: A Major Manufacturing and Logistics Hub for the Future Mr Olivier Storch, Regional Director, Sales & Marketing, Asia Pacific, Geodis
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Sustainability Committee Activities › Workshop: Sustainable Investments › MPA Sustainability Initiatives for a Future-Ready Maritime Singapore Mr Tan Suan Jow, Director (Sustainability Office), Director (Shipping Division), Director of Marine, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
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 Mr Thibault Lecuyer Bolloré Logistics Mrs Mia Lindsey Sodexo
› InterChamber Networking Event for the Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure and Sustainability Industries › Key Global Outcome of COP21 and Future Energy Mix in ASEAN Mr Philippe Joubert, Senior Advisor Climate & Energy, WBCSD Dr Pierre Noël, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Senior Fellow in Economic and Energy Security, International Institute for Strategic Studies › Site Visit: Sports Hub’s Solar Power Plant, Lys Energy Mr Lionel Steinitz, CEO, Lys Energy Mr Antoine Wagschal, Head of Business Development, Lys Energy › Breakfast Talk with Mr Henri de Castries, Chairman & CEO of AXA: Paris Agreement on Climate Change – What’s Next Mr Henri de Castries, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, AXA › Best Practice Sharing with Cosfibel and Antalis Mr Eric Tollemer, Managing Director, COSFIBEL Singapore Mrs Sharon Low, Head of Marketing, ANTALIS Asia Pacific › Environment and Sustainability in Supply Chain at Schneider Electric Mr Xavier Houot, SVP Group Environment, Safety, Real Estate, Schneider Electric › World Ocean Council Presentation Mr Paul Holthus, Founding President & CEO, World Ocean Council › Vertical Farm - Sodexo Pilot Project Mrs Mia Lindsey, Environmental Technical Director, Sodexo › Sustainability Business Strategies: AccorHotels & Corporate Citizenship Mr Arnaud Herrmann,Vice President Sustainable Development, AccorHotels Mr Thomas Milburn, Senior Consultant, Corporate Citizenship
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Member Privileges French Chamber members enjoy exclusive offers from a wide range of member partners.
SERVICES
RETAIL & LEISURE
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WINE & DINE
The Privilege Card is personal and is exclusively reserved to members of the network of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. It gives access to many beneďŹ ts in Singapore and in France, with more than 50 participating member brands.
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
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Download the French Chamber app on your iPhone or Android phone and gain access to up-to-date information on all your member privileges, including new deals added along the year.
EDUCATION Terms & Conditions apply. Visit www.fccsingapore.com for more details.
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Major Events Forum Travailler Ensemble 2015 Consisting of B2B meetings between 64 companies, the Forum Travailler Ensemble (Working Together Forum) aims to reinforce business links between French SMEs and large corporations established in Singapore.
FRENCH ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
French Entrepreneur Awards 2015 With the ďŹ rst edition of the French Entrepreneur Awards 2015, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore sought to reward the best company created by French entrepreneurs in Singapore and encourage their entrepreneurial spirit and development. This year’s Awards went to La Petite Ecole.
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Urban Innovations From MRT train components and infrastructure to the design and construction of the Sports Hub, French expertise is an integral part of key projects that bring Singapore closer to its goal of becoming a truly smart nation. This portfolio showcases more than 150 French smart city solutions presented by 50 French large and small companies as well as two research partners.
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Welcome to Singapore 2015 Over 200 newcomers and friends joined us for a relaxed networking session in the lush greenery of HortPark.
Singapore as a Shopping Destination: Trends & Opportunities With main speaker Ms Gan Hui Cheng, Assistant Director, Retail with the Singapore Tourism Board, this presentation covered year-to-date tourism performance, including major initiatives undertaken by STB to attract visitors to Singapore in 2015 and strategies moving forward.
Site Visits Several of our committees organise exclusive, highly-anticipated visits to various company sites around the island.
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Social & Networking Events
So French
So Creative
GALA DINNER 2016
So French So Creative Gala Dinner 2016 The French Chamber’s 2016 Gala Dinner celebrates French creativity at the Shangri-La Hotel with more than 500 guests.
La Paulée 2015 For the fourth edition of La Paulée de Singapour at Labrador Park, 180 happy guests enjoyed a typical French buffet campagnard and a unique selection of French burgundy wines.
French Chamber Pétanque Tournament 2016 A fun and sunny day for our 132 players!
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Galette des Rois 2016 Set amidst lush greenery in tranquil surroundings, the Grand Hyatt Singapore poolside restaurant Oasis offered a great atmosphere for this year’s Galette des Rois networking evening.
Exclusive Appreciation Cocktail Reception The French Chamber invited its Patron and Board members to an Exclusive Appreciation Cocktail Reception aboard the Royal Albatross, a luxury tall ship moored in Sentosa. This event was held to welcome our newly appointed board members, as well as to thank all our Patron members for their involvement and the time they dedicate to the Chamber.
And many more networking nights! InterChamber networking events, committee networking nights, etc.
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35 company setups
210 companies supported in their business development in Singapore
50 companies exhibiting under French Pavilions
248 work permits and visas processed
700 one-to-one business information meetings
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Business Services at a Glance Benefit from Tailor-Made Business Services Our purpose is to accelerate the development of French companies in the local market. Our service consists of a multicultural team, with a strong field approach and an in-depth knowledge of markets and practices, fed with all activities locally and a permanent flow of information with members of the French Chamber. This expertise allows us to cover the whole service value chain under one roof from the company’s initial interest to its set-up and development in Singapore and South East Asia. We have developed a full range of value-added business and corporate services for each activity and project thanks to: • more than 10 years of multi-sectorial experience; • our extensive network in Singapore (governmental agencies, professional federations, companies); • our close partnership with EDB, the Economic Development Board in Singapore; • our up-to-date databases; • our Asian network: we work closely with our network of French Chambers in Asia.
IDENTIFY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
SET UP YOUR COMPANY
Assess market poten al in Singapore, ASEAN and Asia
All-inclusive crea on of your company structure
Prospect and select commercial partners through customised business missions
Apply for visas for foreign professionals
Be highly visible: exhibit under the French label with our French Pavilions Follow up with local contacts (post-missions)
Be domiciliated at the French Chamber Benefit from a physical office, star ng with à la carte offers
ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS AS A MEMBER
GET ACCESS TO CORPORATE SERVICES
Take part in our Mentoring Programme and/or our Business Advisory Group
Delegate payroll, accountancy and visas applica on
Enjoy a plug-and-play office in our Business Centre
Get introduced to professional legal, tax and financial partners
Benefit from our wide network Be introduced to our government partners
Choose us to host your VIEs
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Identifying Business Opportunities Business Missions: Finding the Right Partners The French Chamber team supports companies based in France in planning and optimising their business trips to Singapore and the region, and companies already established in Singapore to expand their business opportunities. France → Singapore: Companies enter the Singaporean market and Asian markets efficiently thanks to our expertise and networks. Identification of and meeting with potential business partners Prospection based on client requirements. We: - create a target list of contacts according to specifications; - contact them directly to assess and create interest in our client’s products or services; - organise targeted meetings. Option to have a professional accompany our clients to facilitate their meetings; Follow-up option available after the mission. Singapore → France: Local Singaporean companies might want to explore the French market, identify and meet new suppliers, get in touch with French companies, or identify investment opportunities. With strong market knowledge and a substantial French network, we organise business development missions using a process similar to the one presented above. As a recognised institution in Singapore, we have access to targeted companies and their decision makers.
Tenders We identify new business opportunities via public tenders in Singapore.
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French VAT Refund We help claim VAT (20%) on certain costs of your business travels in France that are related to fairs, exhibitions, conferences, seminars and events. These include stand rentals, hotel, interpreters, ICE SERV transport of goods or machinery, restaurants, car rental and fuel, and intangible services. W E N
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Business Delegations
French Pavilions at Singapore Trade Shows: Being Highly Visible with France Label Singapore is a regional hub, ideally located for reaching Asia Pacific markets. In 2015, it played host to many renowned and high-footfall trade shows and exhibitions, including IDEM, BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia. Companies can benefit from the French Chamber’s exhibition expertise so as not to miss out on business opportunities. We offer: › A dedicated person from the French Chamber 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, including the ICT Awards ceremony during CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia. Participation to international tradeshows with assistance from the French Chamber enables participating exhibitors to expand their business activities and meet potential partners.
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Company Setup MNCs, SMEs and entrepreneurs take advantage of our expertise, up-to-date knowledge of Singapore’s regulations and local connections to set up their companies here and apply for visas.
A half day of workshops carried out by Harmony and Mobility
NEW IN 2015 Special Attention to Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneur Package, designed to suit their development needs in a faster and cheaper way A dedicated person in our team
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Setting Up a Company In-depth study of the legal and regulatory implications of your project Advice on the most suitable type of structure Our team assists companies in the different steps required to set up their business with reliable partners: Set up of a representative office or a private limited, as needed Registration of the company Opening of a bank account (for private limited companies) Work permit application Use of our address for incorporation
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Domiciliation / Virtual Office Our address on Orchard Road is available to interested companies. We offer companies the flexible option of using our address over different periods of time according to specific needs, be it monthly, for six months or for the whole year. Provision of a registered address for the company Management of the company’s mails and calls Exclusive access to our Business Centre
Secretarial Services We can handle light administrative tasks such as payroll and accounting.
Visa Application With more than 248 successful visa applications per year, the French Chamber of Commerce provides customised professional advice for each client, based on these successful experiences. We provide professional assistance for visa applications, including translation needed to apply for the following visas: Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Letter of Consent and Long-Term Visit Pass.
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Business Centre A Platform to Accelerate Integration and Development The Business Centre is a plateform that allows our members to meet companies, to promote business, expand business contacts, exchange ideas and share experiences and common concerns. Integrated with the French Chamber’s team, every company using our premises benefits from this proximity.
A Conducive, Well Located Environment Spacious and modern office spaces on Orchard Road are available for companies 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 French Chamber expanded the Business Centre space available for rent in 2014.
Business Centre Services An exclusive address on Orchard Road to start business in Singapore straight away A unique ecosystem in a strategic location Plug-and-play solution for 19 closed offices and 12 open spaces that can accomodate up to 50 people Receptionist to handle visitors and phone calls Free access to our meeting rooms (4-5 people) Conference room (20-30 people) at a preferential rate IT support and Internet package for phones, Wi-Fi and direct lines Networking events, sectorial committees Photocopier / printer, personal phone, daily newspapers, equipped pantry and other services
The Easiest Solution for VIEs: A Turnkey Service in Singapore We provide a tutor for VIEs and domiciliation services. Implementation of the subsidiary Visa application Experience sharing with other tenants in a professional environment In situ services that enable the VIE to meet and expand business opportunities
Develop in Asia with our Regional Support Companies planning business trips around the region can benefit from the French Chambers of Commerce in Asia and build strong connections through a prominent global network of French and foreign companies. Every month, our tenants can occupy free office spaces for free for half a day in the following CCIFI business centres: China, Hong Kong, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Business Centre French Chamber Tenants A2ia
Activeo
Airasia Infrared
Airflow
Deco Relief
Dedienne Aerospace
Europa Organisation
Interscience
Ipsen
JEC Composite
Keosys
Lesaffre
Meninvest
Polymorph
Progress Management Asia
Routin
Silab
Socaps
Winmedia
Company Testimonials
« L’idée étant d’ouvrir notre première agence en Asie, nous étions conscients de notre méconnaissance du marché Singapourien. Ne sachant pas encore où seront situés nos futurs clients et partenaires, nous avons opté pour la solution Business Centre de la FFCS qui nous permet de prendre notre temps et d’avoir accès à de nombreux services comme l’aide au recrutement ou la participation aux nombreux évènements. Nous pouvons dès aujourd’hui constater le réel impact positif en termes de réseau et de notoriété dans le fait d’être hébergé à la French Chamber. »
« EO ASIA est hébergée à la French Chamber depuis 4 ans maintenant. Notre entreprise s’est développée en même temps que le Business Centre s’est agrandi. Arrivé seul pour développer EO ASIA, nous sommes aujourd’hui 5 collaborateurs. Le fait d’être domicilié directement à la Chambre donne une localisation idéale pour nos clients, une belle image à EO ASIA et nous permet de bénéficier de tous les avantages que peut nous offrir la French Chamber. D’ailleurs, nous participons activement au Comité ‘Healthcare’ et dans la mesure du possible aux différents évènements organisés par le Business Club. Que dire de plus si ce n’est que nous sommes bien à la French Chamber et que nous espérons y rester encore dans les prochains 18 mois voire plus... »
Romain Despax General Manager EO ASIA Europa Organisation in Asia
Guillaume Cuny Managing Director GC Lease Singapore
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Business Centre 9 Reasons Why You Should Choose the French Chamber’s Business Centre 1
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Reliable and efficient receptionist service in English
IT support
Easy and fast access to public transport
Full package with Internet, Wi-Fi, phone
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Professional and prestigious image in the heart of Singapore
Friendly and dynamic atmosphere
Very professional environment
Quick and easy plug-and-play setup
French Chambers Around the Region BANGLADESH
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Thanks to the French Chambers’ extensive network, companies are welcomed in most countries in Asia Pacific and can look forward to coordinated support throughout the region thanks to the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
70 positions ďŹ lled
job offers received
907 candidates interviewed
HR Services
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HR Services at a Glance Your Partner in Talent Acquisition and Development Our Human Resources Service was created in 2004 and holds an Employment Agency licence granted by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM), 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. We assist clients with our four main activities: 1. supporting them in their recruitment exercises (permanent, contract staffing, internship); 2. assisting French nationals or Francophones in their job search via workshops and advice; 3. providing training through access to our programme and e-learning platform; 4. and running the Chamber’s HR Club & HR Committee.
Recruitment for Companies We offer support and advice in the recruitment process by defining positions, referring candidates matching requirements after interview and establishing a short list of candidates and guaranteeing tailor-made follow-up for all your recruitment matters (Visa application …). Our Recruitment department also gives advice on HR issues.
Our Strengths • A Database of multicultural and multilingual profiles: we cover local and expatriate staff from entry to senior level in all sectors • Competitive rates for members and no retainer fee • Our network and great referrals • Our experience and expertise in recruitment
Company Testimonials
“The recruitment team of the French Chamber in Singapore was able to source qualified sales candidates for Gameloft in Indonesia. On top of dealing with a very friendly and professional team, you’ll be offered a costeffective service and dedicated follow-up on each recruitment done. If you have some recruitment needs, don’t look further than the French Chamber in Singapore!”
Sebastien Thevenet VP Sales & Marketing SEAP and Indian Subcontinent Gameloft
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“I very often call upon the HR services of the French Chamber and I have always been very impressed by the quality of their candidates and the fast turnaround time to secure a candidate.”
Philippe Dallée Chief Operating Officer CIC
“The recruitment service of the French Chamber is very professional and reliable. Each time I have used them to help me recruit staff, they provided me with good candidates. Their response is quick, efficient and usefull. I have found all my current staff thanks to the help of the French Chamber.”
Gregoire Debre Regional Manager Asean - Taiwan Sopexa
Assisting French Nationals and Francophones in their Job Search The French Chamber 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, labor market, and offer a lot of practical workshops that deal with the job search.
Training & eLearning Trainings We offer different training programmes with professional partners, from flexible half-day to extensive full-day training sessions in various subjects such as communication soft skills, intercultural communications, and talent acquisition. These programmes are meant to support the development and growth managers and their teams. E
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eLearning We provide access to a learning space with more than 200 standalone modules on a wide range of management and professional skills. Through this platform, users benefit from instant learning when they need it, gain new skills or brush up on existing ones, and easily complement their existing learning plan or performance objectives.
HR Committee & HR Club HR Committee Exclusive to French Chamber members, our HR committee meetings give you access to industry-specific information as well as opportunities to network and exchange with industry peers.
HR Club More than a professional network, the HR Club acts as a community for international human resources managers from different companies to come together to share their best practices. The HR Club also provides the opportunity to bring together members’ experience to give a broader knowledge base, improve processes and come up with new ideas.
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50,000 copies of So Chic
+22% unique users on the website
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NEW LINKS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
The Impact of IoT on Supply Chain
French Chamber Singapore
www.fccsingapore.com
GREEN
V Inventory Management Optimisation in the 21st Century
Green Supply Chain: From Awareness to Action
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Lessons in Entrepreneurship Expanding your Business through Fundraising Accelerator Programmes: the New Innovation Engine
Sustainable Investment
French Chamber Singapore
COP21: Lessons and Actions Less Food Waste, More Quality of Life
French Chamber Singapore
FOCUS Magazine
Frequency: 3 issues a year Circulation: 4,000 copies
French Chamber Singapore
FRENCH SHOPPING & DINING IN SINGAPORE THIRD EDITION
Members’ Directory 2016
French Chamber Members’ Directory
So Chic
Frequency: Once a year Circulation: 1,500 copies
Frequency: Once a year Circulation: 50,000 copies
e-Newsletters
Weekly Link
France Singapour Express
Job Link
Frequency: Weekly Circulation: 3,500+ recipients
Frequency: Bimestrial Circulation: 3,000+ recipients
Frequency: Quarterly Circulation: 3,500+ recipients
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Communication Platforms Website and Microsites
www.fccsingapore.com
Focus
Monthly users: 9,016 (+22%) Monthly sessions: 15,098 (+14%)
Urban Innovations
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Social Media French Chamber App Quick access to member information, upcoming events, privileges and more.
French Chamber on LinkedIn Followers: 1,300+
French Chamber on Facebook
So Chic on Facebook
Likes: 700+
Likes: 5,400+
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Our Asia Network 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 deďŹ ne this powerful network, which has become one of the most inuential in the region. This year’s meeting was held in Yangon, Myanmar, 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 French Chamber aims to enhance its collaborations with the French Chambers of the region and many initiatives recently launched illustrate this trend. The French Chamber 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 Malaysia and Myanmar.
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External Relations Partners in Singapore French Institutions The French Chamber has a close collaboration with the French Embassy, the Regional Economic Service, Business France, the Institut Français and 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 French Chamber’s actions and recognises our Chamber as an incubator of French SMEs willing to settle in Singapore. Singapore Business Federation (SBF) The French Chamber is a member of SBF and regularly joins forces with them on business missions, events or publications. Other Organisations The French Chamber works with numerous Singapore government agencies and business associations. EuroCham and European National Business Groups in Singapore The French Chamber 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 French Chamber 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 French Chamber 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 French Chamber continues its mission of assistance to French citizens willing to find a job in Singapore.
Other Partners The French Chamber collaborates on a regular basis with numerous other partners in France: the French regions, competitivity clusters, the professional associations and business federations.
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Financial Report The financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2015 have been audited by Wellton & Trent Pac.
Statement of Comprehensive Income For the financial year ended 31st December 2015
2015
2014
S$
S$
Membership subscription
798,855
717,237
Self-financing activities
201,505
85,298
Business service activities
852,272
833,831
HR activities
255,964
261,291
Total revenue
2,108,596
1,897,657
Other income
177,021
264,346
2,285,617
2,162,003
-2,400,250
-2,119,551
-114,633
42,452
Taxation
16,000
-10,703
Net surplus for the year, representing the comprehensive income for the year
-98,633
31,749
Income
Less expenditures
Operating surplus before income tax
Members can request a copy of the Audited Report and Accounts by contacting: Sandrine Bardet at sbardet@fccsingapore.com
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