South China: A Region at a Crossroads- European Chamber South China Position Paper and Business Confidence Survey Launch 2015/2016 Go back »
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Time2015-07-02 | 14:30 - 17:00
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Venue:Grand Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 广州文华东方酒店
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Fee:Members: 300 |
Non Members: 500
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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 – South China Position Paper 2015/2016 (South China Position Paper). This is the first time that the South China Position Paper is brought out as a standalone publication. It compiles the latest assessments and concerns of European businesses operating in South China with the aim to offer constructive recommendations to the cities’ policy makers.
South China’s stipulated goal is to become the center of international exchange and technology – its four ‘core functions’. Yet South China is even more than this: a global area like no other, and one of China’s most important commercial centers. However, several issues are holding South China back from fulfilling its potential. The South China Position Paper aims to address them.
Critical as some of the South China Position Paper’s recommendations may seem, all of them are given in an honest effort to improve operating conditions in South China for domestic and foreign companies alike, as well as the general living environment for everyone in the cities.
Insights include:
* An overview of the perceptions of European businesses operating in South China;
* An in-depth analysis of South China’s economic, commercial and technological development and potential;
* Recommendations on how South China can further facilitate for foreign investment in the cities;
* Analysis of South China’s continued urbanization drive.
Agenda:
14:00 - 14:25 Registration and Networking
14:25 - 14:30 Welcome remarks by Francine Hadjisotiriou, General Manager, European Chamber, South China Chapter
14:30 - 15:00 South China Position Paper presentation by Alberto Vettoretti, Chairman, South China Chapter
15:00 - 15:30 Presentation of findings of Business Confidence Survey by Vivian Desmonts, Vice - Chairman, South China Chapter
15:30 - 16:40 Panel discussion with representatives of European business operating in South China
16:40 - 16:45 Closing remarks by Francine Hadjisotiriou, General Manager, European Chamber, South China Chapter
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Speakers
Mr. Alberto Vettoretti
Alberto was born in Italy, obtained a BA and MSc degree in the UK and has been living in Asia for over 20 years. He is the Managing Partner of Dezan Shira & Associates, one of the largest, independent, pan-Asia Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) firms with over 300 professionals and 19 offices in China, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia. The firm has also associated firms in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand under the Dezan Shira & Associates Asian Alliance brand.
Alberto is specialized in corporate structuring and management issues affecting foreign-invested enterprises in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam and sits on the board of various multinational corporations doing business in these countries.
He has consistently contributed to the firm’s subsidiary publishing company Asia Briefing Media, which produces a variety of titles related to doing business in Asia including; China Briefing, Vietnam Briefing, India Briefing and ASEAN Briefing. Alberto’s comments also regularly appear in international publications such as The Financial Times, The South China Morning Post, Il Sole 24 Ore, China Daily and a host of other local and internationally recognized publications.
Alberto is a member of YPO, a former Vice Chairman of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the former Chairman of its South China Chapter and an International Advisor to the Guangzhou Government.
Mr. Vivian Desmonts
Mr Vivian Desmonts manages the Guangzhou office of DS Law Firm, which is a European law firm with 20 offices in the world. Vivian is vice chair of the European Chamber of Commerce in China, legal counsel of the French Consulate in Guangzhou and arbitrator at the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration. After 4 years at DS Law Firm Paris office and 2 at its Shanghai office, Vivian has set up in 2004 the Firm’s Guangzhou office. With over 10 years of experience in Chinese law and practice, Vivian advises European groups and SMEs mainly in corporate law, business law, employment law and tax law.
Mr. Donato Vairo
Mr. Donato Vairo is the general manager of Metasystem Electronics Co. ltd., a multinational company dealing with the design, manufacturing and sales of automotive electronic devices. He is also the director of Mimex International Ltd., a service company specialized in design and manufacturing of precision mechanical components for industrial equipment. He has more than 18 years of experience in managing manufacturing companies, including 13 years spent in China. He holds a master degree in mechanical engineering from the university of Pisa, Italy.
Ms. Alice Li
Alice Li has more than 10-year’s working experience in advising foreign companies on all aspects of their contentious and non-contentious IP strategies in China. She is a Senior Associate at Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co LLP, with strong experience in patent, trade mark and copyright litigation and enforcement strategies as well as experience in customs seizure, internet taking down, Geographical Indications, Anti-Unfair Competition dispute and other, less common, types of rights. Alice Li has acted for clients in the FMCG, mobility, IT accessories, retail and food industries.
Ms. Christine Raynaud
Christine Raynaud became CEO of Morgan Philips (formerly known as MRIC) on November 1, 2010 when she acquired majority shareholding in the company. With more than 25 years of experience in search, recruitment and staffing, Christine is viewed as one of the recruitment industry most experienced business leaders.
Christine is a graduate of HEC Paris with a career that includes roles with Hudson as CEO EMEA from 2004 to 2009, Manpower Inc. from 1996 to 2003 as Managing Director, Asia and COO of Manpower France and ECCO (now Adecco) from 1985 to 1995 as VP international development and GM HK.
Morgan Philips Greater China is one of the longest and well-established recruitment firms in Mainland China and in Asia. Operating from 6 locations, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei, the company employs 100 staff and provides executive recruitment services as well as outsourcing solutions through a separate division named Talos. Morgan Philips Greater China is a member of Morgan Philips Group. The group is present in eight countries in Europe, The United States, Africa, The Middle East and Asia. In just three years since inception, Morgan Philips Group has revolutionised the recruitment market by inventing digital headhunting sourcing techniques and a new economic model that offers a top-level service enabling clients to recruit better, quicker and cheaper.
Ms. Elena Kirillova
Elena has about 15 years’ experience in the shipping and supply chain sector and has extensive knowledge in warehouse and cargo management projects in South China.
Elena started her carrier in logistics in 2000 in the Russian Far East. Since 2004 she has been working in Shenzhen, heading an office. Since the beginning of 2014, she has been responsible for entire South China division’s P&L and business development. Major projects include PO and vendor management, China domestic logistics, China Customs service support, inspection certification and cargo insurance. Most recent successful results of business development has been building a sales team methodology to include new products, new markets, clients retention.
Elena has an M.Sc. degree in Global Supply Chain Management from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Masters in Linguistics from Far East State University (Russia).
