How can Guangdong's Manufacturing Industry maintain Its Leading Position as the "World Factory"? "南青北白，大国重器" - 广东制造业如何保持“世界工厂”的领先地位？ Go back »
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Time2020-07-10 | 16:00 - 17:30
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Venue:Zoom - Online Platform
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Address:Zoom - Online Platform
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Fee:Members: 150 RMB |
Non Members: 300 RMB
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Manufacturing in China, which is strongly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, has largely recovered, but now shutdowns in the rest of the world are threatening the supply of key parts and demand. Guangdong, a province who’s three decades of development is considered nothing short of an economic miracle, has taken full advantage of globalization’s many opportunities and therefore inevitably branded itself as the 'world factory'.
What impact did the COVID-19 have on Guangdong's manufacturing industry? What measures have Guangdong's manufacturing companies taken to respond to the epidemic? In the face of an uncertain international environment, with the uncertain international environment brought about by the pandemic, how should Guangdong's manufacturing industry implement long-term strategies when considering factors like diversified manufacturing, relocation, and cost-saving? Will the 'world factory' still be able to maintain its advantage in comparison to other countries and regions?
The European Chamber is delighted to host industry experts, with perspectives ranging from government policy and production analysis to logistics and human resources, to discuss the current status and future of manufacturing in Guangdong.
Agenda
16:00-16:10 Welcome remark by Mr Vincent Bury, Chair, European Chamber Manufacturing Forum; Managing Director, CNIM Industrial System China.
Moderator: Mr Chee Keong Lai, Vice Chair, European Chamber South China Chapter; ERM China, Partner.
16:10-16:25 Presentation by Mr Peter Helis, Chief Advisor, Guangzhou Huangpu District； Founder of Helis & Associates; DCW Representative of Guangdong Province
16:25-16:40 Presentation by Mr Thomas Schmitz, President, ANDRITZ (China) Ltd
16:40-16:55 Presentation by Mr Frederic Campagnac, Chair, European Chamber South China Logistics Working Group; General Manager, Clevy Links
16:55-17:25 Q&A and Panel Discussion
17:25-17:30 Closing Remarks by Mr CheeKeong Lai, Vice Chair, European Chamber South China Chapter; ERM China, Partner
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Speakers
Mr. Vincent Bury
Vincent started his career as a technician for nuclear valve production in Fisher Rosemount Company in 1997.
Then he moved to steel trading, oxy cutting and plasma cutting company as a workshop manager and methods technician.
He joined CNIM Group in February 2002 as workshop Manager of CNIM’s facility in Golbey.
From 2002 to 2013, he held a different position in CNIM Group, scheduling, Methods Manager, Production Manager and Maintenance and new works Manager.
In 2013 he was appointed as General Manager of CNIM Babcock Morocco (heat exchanger manufacturing and on-site work in Africa).
In 2018 he was appointed as Managing Director of CNIM Industrial System China (heavy-duty escalators design, manufacturing and maintenance, electromechanical systems for various industries, nuclear, production, medical, .. )
He graduated with mechanical and manufacturing DUT in 1998 and got a higher diploma in Management with CNAM in 2003.
Mr. Cheekeong Lai
Lai is a Partner with ERM, having 25 years’ experience in sustainability programs including suppliers’ assessment, corporate social responsibility and green supply chains. His experience also includes validation and verification of carbon emission reduction projects on behalf of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UFCCC), and environmental, occupational safety & health and quality management systems audits, training and consultancy. Lai has extensive international experience and exposure in countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. He was based in Beijing from 2008 to 2014.
Prior to joining ERM, Lai held a senior management position in Responsible Business Alliance (formerly known as the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition) assuming a high level advisory role on risk assessments and compliance.
Mr. Peter Helis
Peter is a China business and government affairs expert with almost two decades of experience in China. Born and raised in Germany, he graduated in Chinese studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
After working as General Manager of the German Industry & Commerce in Guangzhou (part of the German Chamber Network), he established the consulting firm Helis & Associates, a Sino-Europe exchange facilitator for both businesses and governments. The German Bavaria State Government, the city of Hamburg, as well as the Department of Commerce in Guangdong count to its customers. From 2017 to 2019 he served as the Vice Chair of the European Chamber in South China.
Peter is a well-established speaker, MC, and contributor. He has been speaking at and hosting various events and international conferences such as at the Hamburg Summit, Horasis, and the International Forum on China Reform. The "China-Europe Investment & Innovation Conference", annually hosted jointly by the European Chamber and the Guangdong Provincial Government and attended by the governor of Guangdong and the European ambassador to China, is his brainchild.
In April 2019 he was appointed Chief Advisor of the Guangzhou Huangpu District, one of the top three business districts in China, and got the talent card issued by People's Government of Guangdong Province.
Speaking German, English, Mandarin and Cantonese fluently, Peter is a recognized communicator between the two cultures and is well connected with the business community and the local governments.
Mr. Thomas Schmitz
Thomas Schmitz is the President of Andritz China Ltd. After joining Andritz in early 2014, he has worked diligently in Foshan, Guangdong, the Chinese headquarters of Andritz China. Andritz's China branch extends to and covers all business areas of the globally active Andritz Group. Thomas was trained as a process and environmental engineer in school, but since graduating he has accumulated more than 30 years working experience in major engineering companies, the likes of which include ABB, ALSTOM, GEA and now Andritz. Having lived and worked in five different countries, his main focus over the past two decades has been to work for Asian markets and serve their customers. Thomas is therefore very familiar with the tremendous economic and social change of the Asiatic region and especially of that of China. Since 2006, Mr. Schmitz has lived and worked in China. Despite his original work in the sales sector, over the course of his career Thomas's work began to turn in a very different direction: the engineering sector. He has worked as a Sales Director in plant engineering and as a General Contractor of turn-key plants; he has led service businesses and organizations in Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore, and, in the last eight years prior to joining Andritz, Thomas was the President of GEA Westfalia Separator’s Chinese operation. There he ran a traditional machinery business. Andritz, Thomas is in charge of the Group’s largest manufacturing workshops. With four different locations in Foshan, Wuxi, Chengdu and Shanghai, the manufacturing workshops of Andritz cover a multitude of different factories and processes, the likes of which include a foundry and forgery. Thomas is a strong believer in “customer focus” and that a company needs to be centered around the needs of its customers. He also promotes localization and local talent development, supporting Andritz China to cover more tasks including R&D and innovation.
Mr. Frederic Campagnac
Frederic Campagnac is the founder and CEO of CLEVY LINKS, an operator of cross-border e-commerce delivery solutions linking China with Europe/CIS. CLEVY LINKS delivered more than 10 million parcels last year (2015).Campagnac,44, has extensive experience in international trade, transport & logistics. He set-up a consulting activity in 2009, CLEVY CHINA, that he soon turned to e-commerce logistics, before fully shifting to operations with CLEVY LINKS.Campagnac is a former representative of CMA CGM in China (the third largest container shipping line), for which he conducted several large investments in rail and port sector. He was then also Board Director of China Rail Intermodal (CRI, a Joint Venture with the Ministry of Railways to build and operate China’s 18 largest intermodal terminals), and Chairman of the European Chamber Maritime Working Group. A former high-ranking civil servant, Campagnac started his career with the French Ministry of Transport for which, among others, he supported the early developments of AIRBUS in China and conducted a successful cooperation with China on high-speed rail. Campagnac’s academic background covers management, economics, engineering and Chinese civilization degrees obtained in prestigious French schools (ENPC, ENAC and INALCO). Campagnac’s first position in China was in 1995 when he followed trade issues for the French Embassy. Since then he has shared his time mainly between China and Europe. He is fluent in Chinese.Permanent resident in China since 2006, Campagnac has been a Foreign Trade Advisor for the French Government since 2007, and Chair of the EU Chamber Logistics Working Group South China chapter starting this year.