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Time2023-10-19 | 14:30 - 18:00
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Venue:Swissotel Grand Shanghai
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Fee:Members: 300 |
Non Members: 600
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This year, we are focusing on two key themes that are shaping the HR landscape in China and beyond: the impact of the Personal Information Protection Law on HR operations, and the intersection of ESG and talent retention.
As HR leaders navigate the increasingly complex legal landscape surrounding data protection, it is essential to understand the implications of the Personal Information Protection Law on HR operations. The conference features expert speakers who will provide insights into how HR leaders can ensure compliance with data protection regulations and mitigate risk in their operations.
At the same time, the ESG movement is gaining momentum, and HR leaders are increasingly expected to play a role in building a sustainable workforce. The discussion will explore strategies for leveraging ESG to attract and retain top talent, and how HR leaders can build a culture that values diversity and inclusion, gender equality, and pay equality.
The European Chamber invites HR leaders to join us for this event, where you can connect with peers, learn from experts, and gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in HR.
Agenda
14:00-14:30 |
Registration |
14:30-14:40 |
Opening Remarks by Mr Carlo D'Andrea, Vice President, European Chamber, Chairman, Shanghai Chapter |
14:40-15:10 |
Keynote Speech One: The Impact of Personal Information Protection Laws on HR Operations by Mr Yuexiang Wang, General Manager, Lark Europe |
15:10-16:00 |
Panel Discussion One and Q&A: The Role of HR in Ensuring Compliance with Data Protection Regulations Moderator: Mr Roy Ren, National Vice Chair, Human Resources Working Group, European Chamber; Senior Director, Fragomen (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Panelists: Ms Ivy Cheng, Human Resources General Manager, Beiersdorf China Mr Nicholas Forbes, Senior Talent Manager, H&M Mr Yuexiang Wang, General Manager, Lark Europe Ms Diana Jia, Head of HR, Vaillant China |
16:00-16:30 |
Lucky Draw and Coffee Break |
16:30-17:00 |
Keynote Speech Two: The Intersection of ESG and Talent Retention: Strategies for Building a Sustainable Workforce by Ms Vivian Yang, Chief Marketing Officer, Pluxee China |
17:00-17:50 |
Panel Discussion Two: Leveraging ESG to Attract and Retain Top Talent: Best Practices for HR Leaders Moderator: Ms Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group, European Chamber; Partner, Head of Employment & Pensions of CMS China Panelists: Mr Chester Cai, Director of Human Resources, Moov Logistics Mr Frank Redecker, Founding Partner & CEO, REACH Talent Consulting (Xuzhou) Co.,Ltd. Ms Michelle Dong, Human Resources Director, Röhm Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Ms Shelley Shen, Saint-Gobain APAC Chief Impact Officer & President of APAC Women Empowerment(WE) Community Dr Ioana Kraft, Associate Director, X-PM Transition Partners |
17:50-18:00 |
Closing Remarks by Ms Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group, European Chamber |
18:00-18:30 |
Networking |
Registration deadline: Tuesday 17th October
How to pay:
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Invoice: digital 普票 will be issued to registrants who applied when doing registration, in 10 workdays from 19th October.
Terms & Conditions
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Events are held in English and follow the Chatham House rule unless otherwise stated.
Advisory Council Policy
Members of the Advisory Council may receive complimentary admission to Chamber seminars, conferences and factory visits up to two attendees per event. Additional participants will be charged at the member rate.
Advisory Council members will still be charged the standard member rate for participation in training courses and special events, such as gala balls, government appreciation dinners, or admission to corporate social events/tournaments.
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Speakers
Mr. Carlo Diego D’Andrea

Mr. Carlo Diego D’Andrea
Founder and Managing Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, and Founder of DP Group.
Graduated in Law at the University of Teramo (Italy), he then subsequently obtained a Masters’ degree in Corporate Advisor at LUISS University in Rome and a Diploma in Chinese Studies at Nanjing Normal University and is a member of the Italian Bar Association.
Mr. D’Andrea arrived in China in 2005 and is fluent in Italian (mother tongue), English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. He mainly deals with cross-border mergers and acquisitions, assistance in ODI/FDI and intellectual property rights.
He is also acting as National Vice President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
Mr. Yuexiang Wang

Mr. Yuexiang Wang
Yuexiang Wang is a distinguished expert at the intersection of technology, innovation, and cross-border communication. With a strong academic foundation from Fudan University and Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, and extensive professional experience, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and global perspective to the table.
Yuexiang brings a wealth of experience in managing fast-growing international organisations. As Co-Founder and CTO of a robotic start-up, his work not only made a significant impact on companies such as Landrovers, SAIC, and JD in China, but also successfully helped the start-up to expand its reach into Southeast Asia and Japan.
In his current role as the General Manager for Lark Europe, he has been instrumental in supporting Chinese companies venturing into global markets and assisting European companies in navigating the complexities of the Chinese market.
In his professional journey he not only demonstrated strategic acumen on global organisational structures, but also keen understanding of data protection and compliance, which is paramount in HR operations. His ability to bridge technology, innovation, and cross-border communication aligns perfectly with the complex considerations involved in protecting sensitive HR data on a global scale.
Mr. Roy Ren

Mr. Roy Ren
Roy Ren is the National Vice Chair of the European Chamber Human Resources Working Group and an experienced Senior Director at Fragomen’s Shanghai office. With more than 13 years of experience in immigration consultancy, Roy serves as an Account Manager and manages a wide range of clients including global, regional, and local corporations. Roy leads a team of immigration professionals to deliver China immigration consultancy and compliance services. In addition to some of the key operational functions in the Shanghai office, Roy is also responsible for liaising with immigration authorities across China. Roy is a frequent speaker on China immigration matters.
Prior to joining Fragomen, Roy was responsible for global mobility services for China immigration and consular matters into other jurisdictions at a global organization. Roy also has in-house human resources experience and experience working for a government department.
Roy is fluent in Mandarin and English.
EDUCATION:
Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), 2007
Ms. Ivy Cheng

Ms. Ivy Cheng
Cheng, a seasoned professional with a Bachelor's degree in Economic & Management from Jiaotong University and an International MBA from the prestigious University of Hong Kong – Fudan University, has an impressive track record spanning over 20 years in the field of Human Resources.
Throughout Cheng's career, they have garnered extensive functional expertise in HR, contributing significantly to the success of renowned German companies such as Bayer, Covestro, and Beiersdorf. Their dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture is evident in their passion for continuous learning and adaptability to industry trends.
Cheng is known for their ability to connect people from diverse backgrounds, embracing various perspectives to enrich collaboration. They serve as a catalyst for both organizational and employee growth, embodying a commitment to creating an environment that promotes learning, mutual support, and enjoyment.
Mr. Nicholas Forbes

Mr. Nicholas Forbes
Nick has over 17 years HR experience ranging from Talent Acquisition to generalist HR and HR leaderships role within the APAC region. He has worked in HR in China for a total of 6 years and has been with H&M Production since 2015 working both in Shanghai, China and Dhaka, Bangladesh during this time. He has been at the forefront of major organizational transition periods and lead HR teams partnering with their sourcing business across various locations in Asia.
Ms. Diana Jia

Ms. Diana Jia
Diana Jia is Head of HR in Vaillant China based in Shanghai. In current role she leads the China HR team to provide strategic, people related and HR operations leadership in the areas of HR whole life cycle through partnership with Commercial, Manufacturing and R&D in all around of China more than 30+ locations.
Additionally she hosts an extensive Human Resources transformation and revitalization experience across much of industries in China including but not limited to human capital planning, organization and talent development, engagement and D&I culture build up, acquisitions & integrations, risk management and HR communication across multiple cultures, languages and organizations. In recent data privacy protection topic, she takes a transformation leader role to take actions to fulfill government requirements according to future strategy and in place appropriate solutions between global GDPR and local CBDT filing requirements.
Prior to Vaillant Diana has a wealth experiences in country HR leader role in different industries. She holds a MBA degree from Saint Joseph University, Philadelphia of US.
Ms. Vivian Yang

Ms. Vivian Yang
Vivian Yang as Chief Marketing Officer with Pluxee China has over 10 years B2B service experience across FMCG, IT Consulting, IT software, Data driven Marketing Consulting industries, AdTech, etc. She is well versed in consulting, designing and implementing employee benefits in various industries which help companies achieve cost reduction and efficiency gains while maximizing employee satisfaction, realizing a two-way strategy for business development and talent development.
Ms. Jeanette Yu

Ms. Jeanette Yu
Jeanette Yu is Partner and head of Employment & Pensions Practice Area Group of CMS, China. She has more than 20 years’ experience in providing advice for international companies on labour law issues and compliance management. Her extensive track record comprises recruitment and dismissal of employees, formulating employee handbooks and implementing its policies, work permits and visa issues of expatriates, international secondment, data privacy, non-competition, social security, trade union and labour disputes. She has also been involved in significant projects of business transactions and restructuring advising clients on employee transfer, relocation and lay-off of employees as well as negotiation of employment contracts and separation agreements.
Since 2017, Jeanette has been acting as the National Chair/Vice Chair of HR Working Group of European Chamber of Commerce in China. This year Jeanette was elected as the National Chair of HR Working Group of European Chamber of Commerce in China.
Starting from 2017, Jeanette acted as the Vice Chair of HR Working Group of European Chamber of Commerce in China, and the Chair in 2019. Jeanette is also a member of Shanghai Law Society Labour and Social Security Law Research Branch.
Mr. Chester Cai

Mr. Chester Cai
Chester Cai is the Director of Human Resources at Moov Logistics. Before joining Moov, Chester had 16 years of experience with a worldwide leading logistics MNC in a variety of HR management roles.
Serving as a strategic business partner and thought leader at Moov, Chester advises the leadership team on the full spectrum of HR function, and how to best align HR strategies and initiatives to support the company in achieving its business objectives. He brings more than 20 years of experience in HR across various industries including logistics, manufacturing and corporate strategy consulting. An accomplished Human Resources professional, Chester is responsible for designing, driving, and supporting successful people initiatives particularly on the aspects of performance management, employee retention, talent development, talent acquisition, corporate culture, employee communications, diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility, as well as creating and enhancing HR processes and automation.
Mr. Frank Redecker

Mr. Frank Redecker
Frank has more than 10 years General Manager experience in China and more than 40 years worldwide experience in various different industries like manufacturing, automotive, heavy machinery and foundry. He is focused on creating mind-set change that will enable corporation business to evolve to a sustainable and self-sufficient Learning Organization.
He has remarkable records by transforming organization through strategic and organizational development, process optimization & reengineering based on LEAN management and 6SIGMA principles, including restructuring and organizational redesign & realignment across the business segments.
For about 8 years Frank served as an elected board member the European Chamber of Commerce of China in Tianjin as well as in Nanjing. The experience to support companies and talents from European Countries and China to learn and benefit from each other is the key objective of his new company REACH Talent Consulting (Xuzhou) Co., Ltd. He wants to contribute to further grow the cooperation between the various cultures.
Frank holds a Dipl.-Eng. degree in Marine Engineering at University of Hamburg, he is CIW Certified Marine Engineer and Certified 6SIGMA Black Belt.
Ms. Michelle Dong

Ms. Michelle Dong
Michelle Dong, the Head of HR at Roehm Asia, an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in the field of human resources. Michelle has earned her reputation as a Senior Human Resource Manager and is a proud member of the Young Talent Association of Foreign Enterprises.
Michelle's dedication and expertise in HR have not gone unnoticed, as she was honored with prestigious awards in 2022, including the HRoot Awards for Best HR Leaders in Greater China and the HRflag Awards for Best HR Leader of the Year. Her remarkable career includes roles at renowned companies such as GROHE China, Philips, and Microsoft, where she has accumulated over 15 years of invaluable experience in human resource management within foreign-invested enterprises and multinational corporations.
Michelle's strength lies in her deep theoretical knowledge and practical experience in HR strategic planning and practice management. She is a sought-after speaker at external seminars, where she generously shares her insights and expertise, contributing to the broader HR community.
Ms. Shelley Shen

Ms. Shelley Shen
Before this, she was Chief Sustainability Officer of Saint-Gobain APAC Region and leading the sustainability roadmap in APAC. She is a key driver for the implementation of Group ESG/CSR strategy, EHS policy &leading the APAC Sustainability roadmap and diversity, inclusion and solidarity in Saint-Gobain APAC region.
She has ever worked for 7 years in Saint-Gobain flat glass activity as HRD in China and 8 years worked in Saint-Gobain Pipe business APAC as VP, CHRO in charge of HR, Communication & Public Relations, Founder and President of Saint-Gobain PAM LAN Diversity Institute.
Overall, 25 years senior HR general management in multi-national companies (Nestle, Siemens& Saint-Gobain), specialized in organization development, culture shift and integration of post M&A, leadership & talent development, HR innovative solution, HR transformation & digitalization; being a key driver of diversity & inclusion culture in the organization and also an active promoter and a professional supporter to the woman leadership and career development.
Dr. Ioana Kraft

Dr. Ioana Kraft
Ioana has been based in Shanghai since 2003 where she worked for the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) from 2004 to 2022. From 2009 to 2022 she served as General Manager of the Chamber’s Shanghai Chapter and was responsible for implementation and development of European Chamber objectives, visibility, and advocacy activities on a regional level in Shanghai and neighbouring regions.
Ioana is currently an Associate Director with X-PM Transition Partners, a leading European Executive Interim and Transition Management firm with teams in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. X-PM is part of the WIL group, a network of 13 firms operating in 35 countries that deliver interim and transition solutions to clients around the world and offers a unique international “multi-sourcing” model that leverages the assets of each member firm and ensures the best assignments globally.
A German-qualified lawyer, Ioana practiced with a German law firm in Shanghai from 2003 and 2004. She also holds a PhD degree in law from Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, where she worked from 1999 to 2003 as a Senior Research Assistant focussing on the areas of Civil Law, Insurance Law, Comparative Law, International Private Law and Labour Law.