[Postponed, New Date to be Confirmed Soon] Corporate Restructuring – Transformation towards Excellence Go back »
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Time2019-04-16 | 15:00 - 17:20
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Venue:European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204
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Fee:Members: 300 |
Non Members: 600
Please note that this event has been postponed and the new date will be announced soon. If you have any question about the event please contact Ms Cindy Liu at cyliu@euccc.com.cn
The Corporate Restructuring is the process of making a series of changes in the composition of a company’s one or more business portfolios in order to have a more profitable enterprise. In short, reorganizing the structure of the organization to fetch more profits from its operations or is best suited to the present situation.
In the real world, the corporate restructuring causes various issues from individual to the management as it affects the routine practice. With the increase of M&A across the world, corporate restructuring has become inevitable. How to make the corporate restructuring a strategic success from business plan to the real practice? The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in cooperation with Asia Transformation and Turnaround Association (ATTA), are delighted to invite you to look at some of the pioneer views of corporate restructuring across the world. This is a unique opportunity to uncover fresh insights and find new perspectives on this lasting topic.
Agenda
14:30 - 15:00 Registration
15:00 - 15:10 Welcome remarks by Ms Brigitte Wolff, Board Member of the Shanghai Chapter of the European Union
Chamber of Commerce in China and the Asia Transformation and Turnaround Association (ATTA)
15:10 - 15:30 Case Studies: How to Motivate Key Employees During Restructuring Processes?” by Mr. T. T. Chen, Operating Partner, Taplow Group Consulting
15:30 -15:50 How to Transform and Integrate a Large Private Company in China by French Executive, French MNC
15:50 – 16:10 Legal Considerations When Moving or Shutting Down Facilities by Ms. Ginger Zhou, Legal Director, Pinsent Masons
16:10 – 16:30 Alternatives to Restructuring or Plant Closure by Mr. Michael Meagher, Head of China M & A, American Industrial Acquisition Corporation
16:30 - 16: 50 Panel Discussion
16:50 – 17:10 Q&A Session
17:10 - 17:20 Closing Remarks by Ms Brigitte Wolff, Board Member of the Shanghai Chapter of the European Union
Chamber of Commerce in China and the Asia Transformation and Turnaround Association (ATTA)
*The details of some of the speakers above will be confidential until the event day.
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Speakers
Mr. T. T. Chen
T. T. Chen is a free-lance Operating Partner for private equity firms and multinationals. He specializes in interim general management and executive coaching. He has completed 10 interim GM/CEO assignments for portfolio companies for EQT Partners, CITIC Capital Partners and Blue Point Capital Partners, as well as for western MNCs and SMEs. He is in his 11th interim GM assignment. He has coached over 60 executives in Ford, TRW Automotive, Fonterra, Tyco Electronics, Associated British Food, GSK, Givaudan, Schaeffler, LVMH and Royal Caribbean.
T. T. also has over 25 years of operations and technical experience in multinational companies, including 12 years of start-up and building industrial and consumer businesses for Avery Dennison in China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
T. T. is Co-Chair of Manufacturers Business Council of American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. T. T. is also Shanghai Chapter Lead for Asia Transformation and Turnaround Association.
Mr. Michael J. Meagher
Michael J. Meagher is APAC General Counsel & China Director of M&A of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC)
AIAC has over 20 years’ experience in acquiring special situation businesses located in Asia, Europe and North America
AIAC currently has 65 operating sites around the world, with annual revenues exceeding USD 2.3 billion
Michael previously worked for 10 years as Managing Director and head of Shanghai office of Alantra, an international investment banking firm
Prior to that, he worked for 15 years as Partner and Head of International Practice Group of one of New England’s largest law firms
Native English, fluent in oral and written Mandarin
JD and BA from Boston University
Mr. French Executive
French executive with solid track record in P&L and company turnaround management with more than 17 years of managerial experience in intercultural and challenging environments, last 8 years mission in China. Chairman & Managing Director of a US$500Mil company, result oriented and focused to succeed complex assignments and to build new and highly performing organizations.
Ms. Ginger Zhou
Ginger Zhou is a Legal Director based in the Shanghai office of Pinsent Masons. She speaks English and Chinese fluently.
After she completed her China law education in China, she studied in University of Manchester for international business law and obtained her LL.M. degree. She was qualified in the PRC. She joined Pinsent Masons in 2012. Before that, she had worked with a few Chinese and international law firms and bank.
Combined with her extensive practice, understanding of foreign culture, and command of local knowledge, she successfully assists overseas clients with their investments in mainland China, and advises clients on regulatory and compliance issues in relation to both the transactions and day-to-day business, and helps the clients to minimize the risk and costs of non-compliance. Her work experience with international law firms and international banks gives her sound knowledge and capability to provide blended advice on real estate, finance, employment and other corporate matters in foreign investment projects, relocation, business restructuring and liquidation projects.
Her clients cover various industries of real estate, manufacturing, trading and retailing, pharmaceutical and medical device, logistics, entertainment and chemicals.