European Business in China - Business Confidence Survey Launch 2023 (Shenzhen)《中国欧盟商会商业信心调查2023》发布会（深圳） Go back »
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Time2023-07-03 | 15:00 - 17:00
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Venue:Qianhai International Talent Hub, 3rd Floor, Bay Auditorium
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Fee:Members: 200* (One free ticket for each member who completed the survey) |
Non Members: 600
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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Business in China – Business Confidence Survey 2023, on 3 July in Shenzhen. You will learn about the findings of this year’s survey, as well as the key challenges and the business perspective from the South China members’ point of view.
中国欧盟商会诚挚邀请您参加7月3号在深圳举办的《中国欧盟商会商业信心调查2023》发布会。我们将会与您分享今年商业信心调查的重要数据和趋势，以及企业在华南面临的主要机遇和挑战。
Agenda 会议日程
3:00 pm -3:30 pm Registration and networking
3:30 pm -3:35 pm Opening remarks by Ms. Francine Hadjisotiriou, General Manager of the European Chamber South China Chapter
3:35 pm -3:50 pm Presentation from event sponsor Modula
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm Business Confidence Survey National key findings presentation by Mr. Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber, Chairman of the South China Board
4:10 pm – 4:25 pm Business Confidence Survey South China key findings presentation by Mr. Gianluca Giorgi, Vice Chair of the European Chamber South China Board
4:25 pm – 4:55 pm Q&A with panel
Moderator: Ms. Joanna Ye, European Chamber South China Board Member and Partner at Mazars Guangzhou
Panelists: Mr. Aaron Finley, European Chamber South China Board Member and Director of Business Development at Deloitte
Ms. Blandine Cressard, European Chamber South China Board Member and General Manager of Residence G Shenzhen
Mr. Benoit Stos, Director of Stos Advisory
Mr. Laurent Doucet, Partner at Roland Berger Greater China
Mr. Peter He, Managing Director at Covestro Shenzhen
4:55 pm – 5:00 pm Closing remarks by Ms. Francine Hadjisotiriou, General Manager of the European Chamber South China Chapter
Terms & Conditions:
This event has limited seating and requires registration in advance. Seats will be confirmed on a first come first serve basis.
本次活动名额有限，需提前报名。参会名额以报名先后顺序确认。
Cancellation Policy:
If you cannot attend the event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than 1 business day prior to the event. To cancel you can: 1) email: azhang@europeanchamber.com.cn, or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website.
如果您无法参加已注册的活动，请在活动开始前 1 个工作日取消您的注册。您可以发送电子邮件至azhang@europeanchamber.com.cn，或通过网站在线取消。
Speakers
Mrs. Francine Hadjisotiriou
Francine Hadjisotiriou is the General Manager of the European Chamber South China Chapter where she manages the Guangzhou and Shenzhen office operations.
She has 30 years’ experience in B to B services of which more than 20 spent in Asia. After working in Tokyo, Japan, for more than three years in the credit-insurance company, she joined the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and established the Nanjing Chapter in early 2004. Two and half years later, she was transferred to the South China chapter to manage and develop the regional chapter by opening the Guangzhou and Shenzhen offices. She also mentors the chapters of Nanjing, Shenyang, Southwest China, Tianjin and the Shandong project. In her role, she is committed to providing effective communication and lobbying channels for EU companies, summarizing the main points of China's current business and market situation for members, and providing analysis of policies and macroeconomic developments.
Mr. Klaus Zenkel
Born in Germany and graduated in Industrial Engineering. Until late 80's mainly remained in Germany near his hometown in Erlangen, where he had a position at Siemens Healthcare HQ.
From 1993 to 2006 he was based in Hongkong, Malaysia, Germany and China for several executive management positions within the Siemens Healthcare organization, one of which was Technical Director at Siemens Healthineers facility (SSMR), based in Shenzhen's Hi-Tech Industrial Park.
In 2006 start-up and developed from scratch the Shenzhen subsidiary of a Swiss Company, Imedco AG. Imedco is global player involved in the healthcare Industry, manufacturing MRI shielding solutions for hospitals and research institutions.
Involvement at European Chamber South China Chapter board since 2016. As an active board member of the European Chamber South China Chapter he holds the Chair of the board position since 2021. In the capacity as EU Chamber Vice President supports the member companies and meets with government officials on a regular basis to discuss the current economic and technological issues.
In March 2021 Klaus was elected as a Director of the Board at the Swiss Chamber in South China. He is also a member of the German Chamber in South China.
Mr. Gianluca Giorgi
Mr. Gianluca Giorgi is the Vice Chair of the European Chamber South China Chapter and the CEO of Shenzhen ES Automation Consulting Ltd which focuses on strategic mentors in Robotics and Automation projects. As a Business Innovation and Application Certified Expert in MIT Sloan Blockchain Technologies, he also holds a post as the member of the International Blockchain Council and member in the Information Technology Working Group.
Ms. Joanna Ye
Joanna is a Partner at Mazars, an international audit, tax and advisory firm established in 1945 with European roots. Nowadays she is leading Audit & Financial Advisory team in Southern China. Grew up in Shenzhen and worked there for 4 years at KPMG, she then joined Mazars Guangzhou in 2007.
With over 19 years of experience focusing on European enterprises, Joanna has extensive expertise in Sino-European activities as well as the best practices of business operations in China. In addition to development and delivering sizable audit projects across Asia, she is also responsible for cross-border M&A projects in Greater Bay Area. Her areas of expertise include, but not limited to, Manufacturing, Retail and Wholesale, Media & Advertising, and ranging from SMEs to MNCs.
She is fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“FCCA”), a global leading professional accountancy body established in UK in 1904; and was nominated as a member of ACCA Steering Team in Southern China since 2019.
She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the European Chamber of Commerce South China Chapter.
Ms. Blandine Cressard
Blandine has over 30 years of experience working in hospitality industry for International Hotel groups all around the world over 5 continents and 11 cities. With 20 years of dedicated experience in Asia, Blandine has lead teams in Myanmar, Hong Kong, Thailand and China. She arrived in Shenzhen in January 2016 to open Residence G an International Lifestyle Hotel & Serviced Apartment.
In Residence G we strive to provide unforgettable experiences, to be recognized and famous for our Human “touch” to Hospitality and our constant drive in all our decisions and actions to bring a sense of community with our guests and associates. We empower the front line associates to deliver the G Host spirit.
Starting from March 2021, Blandine is a Board Member of the European Chamber of Commerce in South China. Blandine is also Vice Chair of the Food & Beverage group of the French Chamber of Commerce in South China.
Mr. Aaron Finley
Aaron is a Director in Deloitte’s South China Business Development team based in the Guangzhou office. With a diverse network and broad experience in international business, Aaron helps his clients in developing best practices for international business, accounting, taxation, as well as seek investment and development opportunities. Aaron is also supporting the Deloitte’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) Initiative and is leading the development of a hospital collaboration platform so that hospitals around the GBA can better coordinate best practices.
Aaron is a licensed CPA in California and has obtained a Masters in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California. Aaron is a Part-Time Lecturer on International Taxation and PhD Student at the Macau University of Science & Technology.
Aaron is a member of the Board of Governors of AmCham South China and is a member of the board of the European Chamber of Commerce South China Chapter. He is an Advisor to the Guangdong Investment Promotion Association, an expert of the Guangzhou Capital Market Pool, and a contributor to the Guangzhou City Business Environment Study.
Mr. Benoit Stos
Benoit is a French CPA with more than 20 years of experience in Accounting, Auditing and Tax fields.
He is the founder of Stos Advisory, an accounting firm established in 2017 in Guangzhou and serving European clients in China as well as Chinese companies and international entrepreneurs developing their activities in Europe. This presence on both sides allows to advise clients in a comprehensive way and to provide practical recommendations on various topics (internal control, tax issues, social compliance, cross-border transactions and financing).
Mr. Laurent Doucet
Laurent Doucet is a Partner at Roland Berger Greater China. He leads Roland Berger's Asia Insurance practice across Greater China and South East Asia.
Laurent has over 20 years of professional consulting experience with an extensive international background having worked out of Europe, North America and for the last 5 years Asia, where he has been based in Hong Kong. During this time, Laurent has helped clients solve issues related to strategy, transformation, operations, digital, merger & acquisitions, and private equity investments. His track record includes successful assignments for both multinational and local clients in the insurance, retail banking, asset management industries. He is also an expert on digital and operations topics – leading large transformation program for global financial services players, involving significant digital component to achieve top line, customer excellence and efficiency objectives.
Prior to joining Roland Berger, Laurent worked for other leading international consulting firms and industrial players in numerous geographies out of Europe and North America.
Mr. Peter He
He has 24 years of work experience in different European companies in Asia. After working for TDK, BP and Total, he joined Covestro Shenzhen in early 2018. He worked in multiple roles in manufacture & supply chain including safety, raw material, logistics, planning, production, quality, facilities reliability, and inventory.