European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Investment Working Group
Working Group Meeting “COVID19: 2020 Growth and Investment Scenarios”, 2020-2021 Chair Elections, 2020 Position Paper Discussion
Date: Wednesday, 4th March, 2020
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm (GMT+8, China time)
Venue: Zoom (online meeting), 线上活动
Register here or email Benedetta Borri at bborri@europeanchamber.com.cn before February 28th, COB. You will receive the online voting instructions and the link to join the Zoom meeting after registration closes on the 28th.
Deadline for election candidacy materials and Position Paper recommendations: Friday, 28th February, COB.
Dear Working Group Members,
The Investment Working Group is pleased to invite you to the online meeting “COVID19: 2020 Growth and Investment Scenarios”, which is taking place on Wednesday, 4th March, 2020, 3:30pm to 5:30pm, on Zoom. This meeting consists of three parts:
- “COVID19: 2020 Growth and Investment Scenarios” presentation by Imogen Page-Jarrett, Research Analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU): drawing on the latest research and analysis by the EIU, Ms. Page-Jarrett will delve into the economic impact of the Coronavirus outbreak and explore the 2020 outlook for growth.
- 2020-2021 Chair elections: only Investment Working Group members who registered successfully for this meeting will have the right to vote online, with one vote per company. Online voting instructions will be sent via email to individual attendees prior to the meeting.
- 2020 Position Paper discussion and assignment of Lead Pens: we will review the Key Recommendations of the Investment Working Group Position Paper that we will draft during this coming half year (click here to review the 2019 Position Paper).
Agenda
- 15:30-15:35 Opening Remarks and Introduction
- 15:35-16:15 Presentation by Imogen Page-Jarrett, Research Analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit
- 16:15-16:30 Q&A
- 16:30-16:55 2020-2021 Chair Elections
- 16:55-17:25 2020 Position Paper Discussion and Lead Pens Assignment
- 17:25-17:30 Closing Remarks
Investment Working Group members interested in running for this year’s Chair elections, should take notice of the following:
Roles and Responsibilities
The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leading role in the drafting of the annual Position Paper, in communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities, and in steering activities of the Working Group. The ideal Chair and Vice Chair is a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group for twelve months. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential. Before applying for the position of Chair or Vice Chair, we recommend that you obtain approval from your company.
The maximum duration of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson position is three consecutive years. Only candidates who are physically based in China are eligible to run for Chair or Vice Chair positions.
The Investment Working Group is going to elect one Chairperson and two Vice-Chairpersons (one in Beijing and one in Shanghai).
We encourage employees across industries, as well as candidates both with Regulatory Affairs and Government Affairs backgrounds to apply. If you are interested in running for Chair or Vice Chair, please read the attached Starter Kit and submit the following information to bborri@europeanchamber.com.cn before Friday, 28th February, COB:
- Short resume/CV
- Motivation letter on why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair, including:
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- Why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair
- How your background and experience match the role
- The goals you have for the Investment working group over the following 12 months
- How you intend to utilize or share professional resources for the benefit of the Working Group
We look forward to having you join us for this meeting. Register here or email Benedetta Borri at bborri@europeanchamber.com.cn before February 28th, COB.
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For more information about the Investment Working Group, please contact Ms. Benedetta Borri at bborri@europeanchamber.com.cn in Shanghai and Ms. Ester Canada Amela at ecamela@europeanchamber.com.cn in Beijing or visit our website.
Downloads
Some documents are only available to download by members of the following Working Groups / Fora in Shanghai.
- Investment
- Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Forum
If you are a member please login to our website first to download the documents.
Starter Kit for Chairs
Group / Forum Members only
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