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The French Chamber has established itself as a fantastic business community, under which economic relations between France and Singapore have fl ourished. It is a dynamic organisation that brings value to all of its members.

By overseeing 18 business-oriented committees, organising meetings between industry professionals and hosting more than 200 business events throughout the year, the French Chamber ensures that there is something for everyone. Ambitious entrepreneurs, budding SMEs and prominent MNCs will fi nd no lack of opportunities to share key information and build new partnerships within the French Chamber community.

In 2015, it comes as no surprise that our new initiatives have had a special focus on entrepreneurs. We aim to nurture their growth under the Mentoring Programme. And our Business Advisors Group challenges entrepreneurs to innovate and refi ne their ideas. Finally, the nascent French Entrepreneur Awards rewarded exceptional individuals whose businesses provide quality products and services and have displayed commendable fi nancial growth.

Although the successes of individual companies are celebrated, the French Chamber recognises the importance of capitalising on the collective strength of the local French business community. Thus, our Urban Innovation portfolio serves to enhance the presence of French technological companies among local government agencies by collectively highlighting their smart city solution services.

Furthermore, the French Chamber also fosters stronger links within the French business community through massive networking sessions like the Working Together Forum (“Forum Travailler Ensemble”), which matched big and small companies to create fertile ground for information sharing and collaboration.

The French Chamber will continue in this direction, with many new projects that will create more economic links between France and Singapore, in cooperation with the French Trade Advisers and the various departments of the French Embassy. We also aim to have a more regional focus while maintaining Singapore as a business hub to cater to our regional members.

Doina Palici-ChehabPresidentThe French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

President’s Message

FCCS Annual Report 2015-20162

Executive Director’s MessageLooking back at the year 2015/2016, many images, new projects and milestones come to my mind.

As we strive to bring more value to our members and serve them better, it seems to me that we are able to constantly reinvent ourselves to innovate with them. That is the beauty and the great strength of our organisation: the French Chamber brings together an amazing business community of companies that support each other and are willing to show that, collectively, they can do better and break boundaries.

A great example of this is the Urban Innovations portfolio spearheaded by our Smart Cities committee, which builds on the collective French approach to address Singapore’s smart nation priorities. It showcases more than 150 French smart city solutions offered by 50 French large and small companies as well as two research partners: what amazing team work!

Other initiatives were launched to support French entrepreneurs: a Mentoring Programme, a Business Advisors Group, the “Forum Travailler Ensemble”, the “French Entrepreneur Awards”, an issue of Focus magazine dedicated to “The Enterprising Spirit” and the recent Tech Entrepreneurs Club. These were some of our key projects this year. The Chamber’s emphasis on entrepreneurship echoes Singapore’s ambitions and growing ecosystem of startups, where French entrepreneurs have real cards to play.

Another fantastic collective adventure that is bearing its fruits is, of course, the So Chic guide. Now in its third edition, it has become the reference for French shopping and dining in Singapore.

This year also marked the growth of our Business and HR Support services, with a fully operational Business Centre and a wide range of tailor-made services offered to French companies to help them establish a presence and accelerate their growth in Asia.

It is diffi cult to summarise a whole year of events and successful projects. What I notice, though, is that our business community is growing stronger each year, and is also showing signs of stronger cohesion and solidarity, with a willingness to innovate collectively. For all this, I feel very grateful and blessed, together with my team, to play my part and help French companies grow in Asia.

Carine LespayandelExecutive DirectorThe French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore


The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore would like to thank its Patron Members for their continuous support.

Patron Members

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WelcomePresident’s Message 01Executive Director’s Message 02Patron Members 03

At the French Chamber Executive Committee and Board Members 07French Chamber Team 08

MembershipMembership Profi le 10Highlights 12

Business ClubFacts & Figures 15

18 Committees Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security 17Asia 18Banking & Finance 19Business Women 20Digital Innovations & Marketing 21Energy & Infrastructure 22French Maritime Cluster 23French Gourmet 24Healthcare 26Human Resources 27ICT 28Legal & Tax 29Luxury & Premium Retail 30Research & Innovation 31Platform for Startups & Entrepreneurs 32Smart Cities 34Sourcing & Supply Chain 35Sustainability 36Member Privileges 37Major Events 38Social & Networking Events 40

Business ServicesBusiness Services at a Glance 43

HR ServicesHR Services at a Glance 52

CommunicationCommunication Platforms 55

Our Asia Network 58External Relations 59Financial Report 60

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Executive Committee and Board Members

Aurélien SONET Sodexo

Emmy TELLIER Christofl e

Philippe WIND Actis

Matthieu TETAUD Air France KLM

Grégoire BARRY DELONGCHAMPS

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacifi c

Olivier CHALVON-DEMERSAY

Total Oil Asia-Pacifi c

Philippe DALLEE Crédit Industriel et Commercial (CIC)

Pierre CHEYRON Engie

Kevin CHOW Thales Solutions Asia

Jean-Marc DEROMEDI Aprim Interior Design

PresidentDoina PALICI-CHEHAB

AXA Insurance Singapore

Vice PresidentOlivier GROMETTO

Open D Asia

TreasurerLaurent BESSON

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (SEA)

Vice PresidentPierre VEYRES

BNP Paribas

General SecretaryMathilde BROUSTAU

CVML Law Firm

Cyrille DESBAZEILLE Danone Asia

Damien DHELLEMMES Schneider Electric Singapore

Pierre FINAS Crédit Agricole Corporate

and Investment Bank

Jeremie DUTHEL Control Risks

Philippe GUIBERT International SOS

Yves LAFORGUE Bolloré Logistics Asia

Pacifi c Corporate

Pascal LAMBERT Société Générale Corporate

& Investment Banking

Ludwig REICHHOLD Dragages Singapore

Isabelle LARCHE Timeo-Performance

Vice President Claire SAUVANAUD Capgemini APAC -

Singapore


French Chamber Team

Events & Promotion Manager

Anne VALIDIRE

Events & Promotion Manager Mélanie THIBAULT

Committees & Events Manager

Caroline de VILLELE

Reception & AdminDebra MONTEIRO

IT Manager Nicolas GIRAULT

Accounts & Admin Ema HUSSIN

Business Development Manager

Cassandra TAN

Business Support Offi cer

Laetitia LAUTODE

Business Support Manager Nadia ANAJJAR LOTFI

Business Support Manager Valentine PALLUEL

Head of Business Support

Martine LESPONNE

Head of Business Club Anne-Sophie FOSTER

Head of Finance & Admin

Sandrine BARDET

Head ofRecruitment & HR

Emily TOCU-GARCIA

Executive Director Carine LESPAYANDEL

Events & Membership Manager Sandrine PERREAULT

Recruitment & HR Consultant

Nathalie DEMONTE

Recruitment & HR Consultant Marie PFAU

Business Support Administration

Philomena WAUNG

Marketing & Communication Manager

Nicolas AVRIL

Publication & Design Manager Jonathan MEUR

Mem

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Membership Profi le

Evolution of Membership Base

664 4,040company and individual members

A total of

contacts

2010

360

2015 20162014201320122011

412

463

519

584

622

664

+7% year-on-year increase in our

membership base

+7% year-on-year increase in the

Chamber’s contact list


Membership per Category

The structure of the membership 2015/2016 per category is the following:

40% Services

11% Food / Beverage / Catering / Hospitality

5% Biomedical

4% Energy / Chemicals / Mechanical Industries

14% Construction / Environment / Transportation

12% Electronics - Information Technology

13% Consumer Goods (Non Food)

Sectors of Activity

49% Corporate

5% Patron

24% Entrepreneur

6% Individual

16% Associate


Highlights

The French business community aims to forge stronger global collaborations in urban innovations with Singapore. To this end, the French Chamber established a Smart City Committee with the support of Vivapolis, the French export brand of sustainable cities. Their fi rst deliverable, Urban Innovations, is a portfolio that show-cases more than 150 French smart city solutions presented by 50 French large and small companies, as well as two research partners.

With the fi rst edition of the French Entrepreneur Awards, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore sought to reward the best company created by French entrepreneurs in Singapore and encourage their entre-preneurial spirit and development.

AWARDS

FRENCHENTREPRENEUR

The French Chamber organises presentations and networkings that are of particular interest to CEOs and VPs, and that address concerns of company leaders.


Highlights

The Business Advisors Group (BAG) is a new and free initiative to support and advise French startups via a single meeting between one entrepreneur and a panel of advisors.

Business Advisors Group

The third edition of So Chic, Singapore’s only guide to French shopping and dining in Singapore, was launched at Sofi tel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.

In partnership with CCI France Myanmar, the Energy & Infra-structure Committee of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the French Cham-bers in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, organised a second business delegation to Myanmar with more than 20 companies taking part.

Consisting of B2B meetings between 64 companies, the Forum Travailler Ensemble (Working Together Forum) aims to reinforce business links between French SMEs and large corporations es-tablished in Singapore.

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210 events

A network of

4,000contacts

6,500 participants at events


Facts & Figures

166 at Special/Large-Scale Events 57 at Breakfast Talks 29 at Networking Events

Event Participation

Events

Here’s the average number of participants at the various types of events:

The French Chamber organises a wide range of events. Here’s the distribution for the past year:

› Great opportunities to exchange with your peers and broaden your network: +30% more events than the previous year

› 210 events: an average of 4 events per week

› 1 in 5 events are networking events

› More than 6,500 persons attended our events in 2015/2016

› Free regular networking events for entrepreneur members

› A strong network of 4,040 contacts

49% Committee Meetings

20% Networking Events

14% Trainings

7% Breakfast Talks

5% Site Visits

5% Special/Large-Scale Events


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Asia

Banking & Finance

Business Women

Digital Innovations & Marketing

Energy & Infrastructure

Healthcare

Human Resources

French Gourmet

French Maritime Cluster

ICT

Legal & Tax

Luxury & Premium Retail

Platform for Startups & Entrepreneurs

Rsearch & Innovation

Smart Cities

Sourcing & Supply Chain

Sustainability


Co-Presidents

Mr Florian CasanovaDefense Conseil International

Mr François DangSafran Singapore

Mr Thomas de MenthièreAirbus Defence and Space

Mr Gerald SouyriThales Solutions Asia

Aeronautics, Space, Defence & SecurityCommittee Activities

› Point sur la Relation Franco-Singapourienne en Matière d’Équipements de DéfenseMr Eric Genot, Attaché de Défense Adjoint, Armement

› Asia Pacifi c Homeland Singapore Networking Event in Partnership with the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry

› Welcome to ATR Training Center in SingaporeMr Luigi Celmi, President, ATR Eastern Support; Xayadeth Litnhouvongs, Quality, Operations and Compliance Monitoring Deputy Manager, ATR Training Center Singapore › Joint Networking Events with the French Maritime Cluster

The Aeronautics, Space, Defence

and Security committee aims to

establish a networking platform for

professionals of member companies

of these sectors. It organises regular

presentations and meetings.


AsiaCommittee Activities

› Whether You are Big or Small: What You Need to Know on Competition Laws in ASEANMrs Dominique Lombardi, Partner (Foreign Lawyer), Rajah & Tann, Competition & Antitrust and Trade

› China’s Largest Corporates: Credit Profi les under Increasing PressureMr Guy Deslondes, Managing Director, Standard & Poor’s Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Ratings Offi cer, Greater China, Standard & Poor’s

› Welcome to the New Upside-Down World! “Génération tonique, L’Occident est complètement à l’Ouest”Mr David Baverez, Author

› Trends in Asia for 2016: Economic, Financial & PoliticalMr Manu Bhaskaran, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy StudiesMr Antoine Chery, Head of Regional Economic Services, FrenchEmbassy in Singapore

› Doing Business in IndonesiaMr Philippe Courrouyan, CEO, PT CLS Argos Indonesia & President CCE IndonesiaMr Philippe Augier, Founder Museum Pasifi ka, President IFCCI (Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry), VP CCEMr Steve Wilford, Senior Managing Director, Asia-Pacifi c, Control Risks

› The Myanmar Elections: Looking AheadMr Romain Caillaud, Senior Director, FTI Consulting

› The Evolution of Second- and Third-Tier Cities in China: What You Need to KnowMrs Anik Tremblay, Group Business Development Manager, Koehler Group

› Breakfast Talk with Mr Henri de Castries, Chairman & CEO of AXA: Paris Agreement on Climate Change – What’s NextMr Henri de Castries, Chairman & Chief Executive Offi cer, AXA

The Asia committee organises

conferences, seminars and

roundtables on topics related to the

economy, the social and political

situation in various Asian countries.


Committee Activities

› Implications of New Transfer Pricing Requirements in SingaporeMr Luis Coronado, Partner, ASEAN Transfer Pricing Services Leader, EY Mr Jonathan Belec, Director, Transfer Pricing Services, EY

› The Evolution of 2nd- and 3rd-Tier Cities in China: What You Need to KnowMrs Anik Tremblay, Group Business Development Manager, Koehler Group

› Doing Business in IndonesiaMr Philippe Courrouyan, CEO, PT CLS Argos Indonesia, and President CCE IndonesiaMr Philippe Augier, Founder, Museum Pasifi ka, President IFCCI (Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and VP CCEMr Steve Wilford, Senior Managing Director, Asia-Pacifi c, Control Risks

› Trends in Asia for 2016: Economic, Financial & PoliticalMr Manu Bhaskaran, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy StudiesMr Antoine Chery, Head of Economic Service for Asean Countries, FrenchEmbassy in Singapore

› Comment Optimiser votre Situation Financière à SingapourMr Jeremy Grey, Directeur Adjoint & Conseiller Financier, Globaleye › Financial Services M&A in Asia - 2015 Review & 2016 OutlookMr Jackrit Watanatada, Head of Development Finance, Chappuis Halder & Co

› CFO Club: Business Lunches

› China’s Largest Corporates: Credit Profi les under Increasing PressureMr Guy Deslondes, Managing Director, Standard & Poor’s Mr Christopher Lee, Chief Ratings Offi cer, Greater China, Standard & Poor’s

› Actualités Fiscales pour les Français Résidant à Singapour Mr Bertrand Cosson, Directeur de l’Ingénierie Patrimoniale, BanqueTransatlantique Paris

› 2016 Singapore Budget Briefi ngMr Choo Eng Chuan, Partner, International and Corporate Tax Services, EY

› Global FATCA: What the OECD Common Reporting Standard Means for Financial InstitutionsMrs Suzanne Gibson, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons

› Improving Productivity through Next-Generation Budgeting and PlanningMr Paul Chiffl et, Business Planning Director, Danone Asia Pacifi cMr Etienne Cosnefroy, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopersMr François-Eric Mezin, Vice-President, Finance & Control (Global Marketing), Schneider ElectricMr Raghu Raghunathan, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Co-Presidents

Mrs Eve Bourdeau Orange Business Services

Mr Paul Chiffl etDanone Asia Pacifi c

Mr Fabien ConderanneCoface

Mrs Sonal PriyankaSociété Générale Corporate & Investment Banking

Mr Franck Passillier Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank

Mr Ludovic SichèreImerys

Banking & Finance

The Banking & Finance committee

brings together CFOs, bankers

and advisors of the fi nancial

sector to discuss topics of

interest in the fi nancial world.


Co-Presidents

Mrs Pascale DillonMarriott Vacation Club International

Ms Sylvie LouisfertSociété Générale Corporate & Investment Banking

Mrs Claire SauvanaudCapGemini APAC Singapore


› Inspiring Women Networking Event with a Top French Athlete in Collaboration with ERESMrs Amandine Fétaud, MD, A4 Sports

› A Mindful Entrepreneurial Journey with Penny Low Mrs Penny Low, Founder & President, Social Innovation Park

› Can Communication Skills Be Cross Gender?Mr Quentin Bernard, Certifi ed Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)

› Fragrance Profi ling Workshop and Networking Event with Fragrance Du Bois

› 7 Key Principles at Any NegotiationMr Ta-Wei Chao, Executive Director, IRENE Asia-Pacifi c, Asian Branch of IRENE (Institute for Research and Education on Negotiation, ESSEC Business School)

› Women in Leadership: How do they succeed?Mrs Doina Palici-Chehab, CEO, AXA Singapore General InsuranceMrs Karen Loon, Partner, Assurance, Financial Services, PwCMrs Pascale Dillon, CFO Asia Pacifi c, Marriott Vacation Club International

Business Women

The Business Women committee

aims to give women a strong voice in

the Singapore business community,

enabling them to make a difference.


Co-Presidents

Ms Lan AvrilYves Rocher / Luxasia

Mrs Laetitia de Seroux-GerhardtJCDecaux Asia

Mrs Emilie TisserandMediakeys Singapore


› Emerging Innovation: an Exploratory Journey into Design Thinking and Innovation GamesMr Cédric Mainguy, Head of Digital Innovation at PALO-IT.

› Why Public Relations and Traditional Media are Still Relevant TodayMs Marion Zipfel, Journalist for French Media

› Simplifi cation as a Communications StrategyMs Juliana Bernard-Brunel, Regional Director of Simpleshow Asia

› Asia’s Era of Young MillionairesMs Amrita Banta, Managing Director, Agility Research

› Singapore as a Shopping Destination: Trends & OpportunitiesMs Gan Hui Cheng, Assistant Director, Retail, Singapore Tourism Board Mr Jan Rafael Moller, Vice President, Sales, Asia-Pacifi c and Country Manager Singapore, Global BlueMr Prasad Shinde, Director, Ipsos Connect

› Joint Networking Event Digital Innovations, Marketing and Luxury & Premium Retail Committees

› Digital for Luxury: Common Pitfalls and Best PracticesMrs Florine Eppe Beauloye, Founder and Director of mOOnshot digital

› Scaling Up e-Commerce in South East AsiaMr Alexis Lanternier, Chief Supply Chain Offi cer at Lazada Group

› Regulatory Framework for Marketing in Singapore Ms Carina Rogerio, Attorney-at-Law, Luther Mr Thomas Lieby, Attorney-at-Law, Luther

› Loyalty and CRM Trends... What’s New on the FrontMr Johann Suchon, Edenred China & HK Managing Director, Asia-Pacifi c Marketing Services Support Managing Director

› Why Emotions Matter? Mr Gregory Fournier, Director Strategic Partnerships APAC, Unruly

› E-Commerce in South East Asia: Perspective, Challenges and Growth HacksMr Adrien Barthel, Chief Marketing Offi cer, Luxola.comMr Arthur de Lencquesaing, International Development Manager, iDealwineMr Christophe Ferreira, Director, Survival Chic

Digital Innovations & Marketing

The Digital Innovations & Marketing

committee organises meetings and

breakfast talks on new tools and

trends related to the marketing and

communication sectors.


Co-President (Energy)

Mr Yves Le BailTotal E&P Asia Pacifi c

Co-President (Project Financing)

Mr Hugo Virag-LappasAstris Finance

Co-President (Infrastructure)

Mr Philippe WindActis

Energy & Infrastructure

The Energy & Infrastructure

committee aims to develop

cooperation between companies,

share information and encourage

synergies and business

opportunities in the region.


› Visit of the Jurong Rock CavernsMr Pascal Briand, Senior Civil Engineer, Geostock

› Business Delegation to Myanmar – 2nd Edition

› From Small to Large, Complex Projects in O&G and Mining: Essentials of Project ControlMr Jérémie Averous, Senior MP & Founder, Project Value Delivery

› UNECE International Public Private Partnership Center of Excellence – How to Produce PPP Standards in the Energy & Infrastructure Sector for Developing CountriesMr Tony Bonnici, Deputy Chief of the PPP Programme, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), GenevaMr Hugo Virag, Director, Astris Finance

› Pursuit of Excellence in French General Contracting: Fondation Louis VuittonMr Philippe Vancapernolle, Technical Director, VINCI Construction

› Visit of a Vessel “Bourbon Evolution 807” Mr Jean-Charles Audouin, GM, Bourbon Subsea Services Asia Pacifi cMr Benoit Dromard, Sales & Marketing, Bourbon Subsea Services Asia Pacifi c

› Interactive Session with Mr Seah Moon Ming, Group CEO of Pavilion Energy and Pavilion Gas

› Site Visit: ExxonMobil Petrochemical Complex Mr Georges Groslière, Venture Director/Manufacturing Director, ExxonMobil

› Key Global Outcome of COP21 & Future Energy Mix in ASEANMr Philippe Joubert, Senior Advisor Climate & Energy, WBCSDDr Pierre Noël, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Senior Fellow in Economic and Energy Security, International Institute for Strategic Studies

› Site Visit: Sports Hub’s Solar Power Plant, Lys EnergyMr Lionel Steinitz, CEO, Lys EnergyMr Antoine Wagschal, Head of Business Development, Lys Energy

› InterChamber Networking Event for the Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure and Sustainability Industries


President

Mr Gilles BonavitaGB-Performance

Vice-Presidents

Mr Jean-François PenverneProject Value Delivery

Mr Keng Hoe TohThales Solutions Asia

Coordinators

Mr Francois CeccaldiFrench Embassy Singapore

Mr Ilan SarfatiESSEC Business School


› CMA CGM, a Key Player in the Container Maritime Industry ConsolidationMr Patrice Mittard, Vice President Operations, CMA CGM

› Networking Event On Board BPC Tonnerre

› Exchange with Philipe Louis-Dreyfus, Président du Conseil de surveillance de Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs

› Singapore as International Maritime CentreMr Tay Yeow Min, Ms Ina Foo, and Ms Bernice Yeoh, International Maritime Centre department, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

› Keppel Shipyard Site Visit

› MPA Sustainability Initiatives for a Future Ready Maritime Singapore Mr Tan Suan Jow, Director (Shipping Division), Director of Marine, Director (Sustainability Offi ce), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

› World Ocean Council PresentationMr Paul Holthus, Founding President & CEO, World Ocean Council

› Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) Site Visit

› Maritime Networking Night

› ASEAN-French Maritime Industry Mapping and Analysis by the ESSEC Business School

French Maritime Cluster

The French Maritime Cluster

committee in Singapore (FMCCS)

was created by The French Chamber

with Cluster Maritime Français

(CMF). The committee’s main goal

is to promote the French maritime

economy in the Asia-Pacifi c area.


French Gourmet


› Monthly LuncheonNapoleon Food & Wine Bar, Angelina, Le Frenchie, Bar-A-Thym, Bar-Roque Grill, Laurent’s Café, Balzac Brasserie, Entre Nous Crêperie, 31 Bar & Kitchen, Wine Connection

The French Gourmet committee

represents a platform for players

in the Food and Beverage industry

to meet, network, exchange ideas

and discuss common issues.

It also aims to promote French

Gastronomy in Singapore, by

organising various French culinary

events throughout the year.

Co-Presidents

Mr Olivier BendelDéliciae Hospitality Management

Mr Antonin PonThe Vintage Wine Club



› Voilah! French Food Festival in Singapore: Assessment of the 2015 Edition and Proposals for 2016

› Voilah! 2016: Ready for the French Food Festival?

French Gourmet


Co-Presidents

Dr Philippe GuibertInternational SOS

Mr Emmanuel MontetIpsen Pharma

Mr Jean-Sebastien RicardGalderma (S)


› Smart Health PlatformPromoting French expertise in the healthcare sector through a visible and integrated community of French healthcare players in Singapore

› The Future of Digital Health InsuranceMr Grégoire Rastoul, Co-founder, UEXMr Sébastien Roger, Senior Manager, Product Strategies (Health & Employee Benefi ts), AXA Insurance SingaporeMr Nick Macey, Technology Consultant, Leo Tech

› Healthcare Networking Event

› Healthcare Committee Meeting: Roadmap for 2016

Healthcare

The Healthcare committee

promotes and represents the

healthcare industry in Singapore

and the region, providing a

platform for information sharing

between various sectors, including

pharmaceuticals, biotechnology,

medical devices and equipment,

healthcare & wellness, and services.

smarthealth


Co-Presidents

Mrs Annabelle ThebaudScor Reinsurance Asia-Pacifi c

Mrs Marie PetitSocomec


› How to Boost your Self-Confi dence to Perform Better at WorkVeronique Girma, Executive Coach & Partner, Turningpoint AsiaIkhlas Bidau, Executive Coach & Director, Turningpoint Asia

› Transition Management: A Bright FuturePatrick Laredo, CEO, X-PM (A member of WIL Group)

› Exclusive Drink for HR Corporates

› New Deal of Employee Engagement: A Sustainable Body and MindBernard Coulaty, VPHR, Pernod Ricard Asia, and Author of New Deal of Employee Engagement

› How to Improve your Well-Being and Effi ciency at WorkFrançois Bouyer, President and Founder, BeThe1

› How Leaders Can Unleash Greatness in their OrganisationJean-Francois Cousin, Managing Director, 1-2-Win Executive Coaching

› Workplace Learning Trends across the Asia Pacifi c Region 2015Jeremy Blain, Managing Partner, Cegos Group, and Regional MD, Cegos, Asia Pacifi c

› Business Partner HR: What Are the Expectations of your CEO?Mrs Doina Palici-Chehab, Chief Executive Offi cer, AXA SingaporeCapt. Yann Lardet, General Manager, Airbus Asia Training Center

Human Resources

The HR committee brings together

HR Directors from multinational

companies and HR professionals.

They meet every month to exchange

best practices and discuss HR trends

and issues in the Asia Pacifi c region.


Co-Presidents

Mr Cyril AyoubEVA Group Asia Pacifi c

Mr Christophe LienhardSafran Singapore

Mr Jean-Philippe NaquetTotal Oil Asia-Pacifi c


› CIO LunchesExclusive networking luncheons for CIOs only

› Site Visit: INTERPOL Global Complex for InnovationMr Christophe Durand, Head of Cyber Strategy CIO, INTERPOL (IGCI)

› Building New Business Models of Internet of ThingsMr Zhu Zhenjun, Head of Market Development/Emerging Tech Innovations, Nokia

› Industry 4.0: The Future of ProductivityDr Martin Tonko, Partner, Tokyo, Roland Berger Strategy ConsultantsMr Samson Khaou, Managing Director, Asia Pacifi c South, Dassault SystèmesMr Alex Carrausse, General Manager, NEURONES-IT Asia

› Harnessing the Power of Big DataMs Tracey Figurelli, SVP, Integrated Solutions, Resources Global Professionals

› ICT Inter-Chamber Networking Night

ICT

The ICT committee organises

roundtables to tackle different IT

topics, develop exchanges between

ICT companies and ICT people in

order to increase business, share

technological knowledge and

share know-how in the region.


Co-Presidents

Mr Grégoire Barry-DelongchampsSTMicroelectronics Asia Pacifi c

Mrs Catherine CottetThales Asia Holding

Mrs Doris MarcellesiEssilor Amera


› Implications of New Transfer Pricing Requirements in SingaporeMr Luis Coronado, Partner, ASEAN Transfer Pricing Services Leader, EYMr Jonathan Belec, Director, Transfer Pricing Services, EY

› Drafting an Arbitration Agreement: Dos and Don’tsMrs Elodie Dulac, Partner, King & Spalding

› Retraites Françaises : Comprendre les Règles et les Enjeux pour les ExpatriésMr Bruno Renardier, Directeur, Novelvy RetraiteMr Maurice Nhan, Représentant en Asie, Novelvy Retraite

› Legal Environment of Foreign Direct Investments in India: What has Changed since Narendra Modi Came to PowerMrs Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah, Attorney at Law, DS Avocats, India

› Best-Practices in Internal InvestigationsMrs Weiyi Tan, Partner, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow

› New European Succession Law and its Implications for Singapore ResidentsMrs Cécile Acolas, Partner and Director, Rosemont Consulting SARL

› Launching and Expanding your e-Commerce Business in SEA: Legal, Operational and Other Logistic ConsiderationsMrs Bénédicte Deleporte, Managing Partner, Deleporte Wentz AvocatMr Dhruv Mehrotra, Director Business Development, Singapore Post

› Alternative Dispute Resolution in Asia Pacifi c: Strategic and Practical Considerations for Cost-Effi cient Dispute ResolutionsMrs Els Van Poucke, Attorney at Law, Luther LLP

› Whether You are Big or Small: What You Need to Know on Competition Laws in ASEANMrs Dominique Lombardi, Partner (Foreign Lawyer), Rajah & Tann, Competition & Antitrust and Trade

› Global FATCA: What the OECD Common Reporting Standard Means for Financial InstitutionsMrs Suzanne Gibson, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons

› Tax Implications in International Agreements: What Business Developers Should Know about TaxMrs Loïse Jacquette, Consultant, EYMrs Barbara Voskamp, Partner, EY

Legal & Tax

The Legal & Tax committee brings

together professionals with tax and

legal background and expertise.

It aims to enable the exchange

of information and to provide

updates on legal topics and issues

affecting business in the region.


Co-Presidents

Mr Pierre VerdièreHermès SEA

Mrs Emmy TellierChristofl e (SEA)

Co-Vice-Presidents

Mr Michel BeaugierM2 Management

Mr Olivier GromettoOpen D Asia


› Singapore as a Shopping Destination: Trends & OpportunitiesMs Gan Hui Cheng, Assistant Director, Retail, Singapore Tourism BoardMr Jan Rafael Moller, VP, Sales, APAC and Country Manager Singapore, Global BlueMr Prasad Shinde, Director, Ipsos Connect

› Opportunities in Asia’s Retail SceneMs Sigrid Zialcita, Managing Director Research, Asia Pacifi c, Cushman & Wakefi eld

› Scaling up e-Commerce in Southeast AsiaAlexis Lanternier, Chief Supply Chain Offi cer, Lazada Group

› Launching & expanding your e-commerce business in SE Asia: Legal, operational and other logistic considerationsBénédicte Deleporte, Managing Partner, Deleporte Wentz AvocatDhruv Mehrotra, Director Business Development, Singapore Post › Digital for Luxury: Common Pitfalls & Best PracticesFlorine Eppe Beauloye, Founder and Director, mOOnshot digital

› Luxury & Premium Retail Networking Lunch @ Odette

› Joint Networking Event Digital Innovations, Marketing and Luxury & Premium Retail Committees

› Asia’s Era of Young MillionairesMs Amrita Banta, Managing Director, Agility Research

› So Chic Third Edition Launch Event Hosted at Sofi tel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

› Overview & Trends on the Singapore Retail Market Mr James Wong, Director Retail services, Colliers International Singapore

Luxury & Premium Retail

The Luxury & Premium Retail

committee deals mainly with

matters of interest to retailers

and distributors in Singapore,

from property market and

real estate developments, to

protection of intellectual property

rights and counterfeiting.

FRENCH SHOPPING & DINING IN SINGAPORETHIRD EDITION


Co-Presidents

Mr Laurent FabryDigital Content Technologies

Prof. Mounir MokhtariCNRS - IPAL - Image and Pervasive Access Lab


› Singapore’s Science and Technology Research AmbitionsMr George Loh, National Research Foundation (NRF)

› Open Innovation as a Tool for Industrial RenewalMr Eugene De Rozario, Dragages Singapore (Bouygues Construction)Mr Antoine Fagette, ThalesMr Gregory Blokkeel, PSA GroupMr Nicolas Marechal-Abram, Veolia City Modeling CenterMs Emmi Kaipio, Veolia City Modelling Center

› R&D Site Visit: IPAL - Focus on Inclusive Smart Cities & Digital HealthCNRS - IPAL - IMAGE AND PERVASIVE ACCESS LAB

› Research & Innovation Committee Meeting: 2016 Roadmap

Research & Innovation

The Research & Innovation

committee brings together R&D

and R&T professionals. This

platform allows for information

and experience sharing, and aims

to give greater exposure and

visibility to the French scientifi c

community in Singapore.




› Breakfast Talk: Singapore’s Tech-Enabled Startup EcosystemMr Arnaud Bonzom, Director of Corporate Innovation, 500 StartupsMr Greg Unsworth, Digital Business Leader and Mr Maxime Blein, Senior Manager Strategy, PwC SingaporeMr Olivier Carnohan, Co-Founder & CEO, NESSA

› Overview of Grants Entrepreneurs & SMEs Can Profi t FromMr Shawn Phua, Senior Business Adviser, SME centre @ASMEMr Jean-Baptiste Morin, Senior Financing Innovation Consultant and Mrs Christelle Gervasoni, Business Development Manager, GAC Group

› Time Management: Work Smarter, Not Harder Mr Fabien Mailhe, Managing Director, and Mr Alex Lanjri, Head of Learning & Development APAC, Timeo-Performance

› Experience Sharing with a Successful Entrepreneur Mrs Stephanie Besse, Founder and Managing Director, Forest Adventure

› Workshops on Digital Marketing Mr Martin Pasquier, Managing Director, Agence Tesla

› Media Training: Get Ready to Speak to the PressMs Marion Zipfel, Journalist for French Media

› Launch of the Tech Entrepreneurs ClubMr Eric Barbier, CEO, TransferToMr Denis Branthonne, CEO, Novade

› Regular Women Entrepreneurs Round Tables

The Platform for Startups &

Entrepreneurs enables entrepreneurs

to share their experiences, tips and

tools to boost their businesses. The

committee offers two programmes to

support startups.

Co-Presidents

Mrs Valérie MarinDistribution Asiatique

Mr Eric Saint-AndréASA Advisory



› Free Regular Entrepreneurs’ Drinks at the French Chamber’s Business Centre

These networking evenings are an opportunity for entrepreneurs to mingle with like-minded individuals and exchange about their businesses.

› First French Entrepreneur Awards

With the fi rst edition of the French Entrepreneur Awards, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore sought to reward the best company created by French entrepreneurs in Singapore and encourage their entrepreneurial spirit and development.

Highlights

› The Mentoring Programme

The French Chamber offers a free Mentoring Programme. This one-on-one programme seeks to offer advice to French SMEs and French entrepreneurs who have already clocked in more than one year of activity in Singapore and are in the midst of developing their business in the region. Candidates who apply for this programme benefi t from their mentor’s professional experience, contacts and advice over a period of six months minimum. Mentors are either French trade advisors, board members or CEOs with expertise in the region.

› The Business Advisors GroupPresident: Mrs Aude de Rotalier, Founder, Futuretraininglab

The Business Advisors Group is a free initiative to support and advise French startups via a single meeting between one entrepreneur and a panel of advisors. The group of advisors consists of successful entrepreneurs, professionals with valuable expertise in various sectors and functions, and individuals looking to personally invest in companies.

Each month, the Business Advisors Group meets one entrepreneur who will present his/her business plan and challenges. The Advisors will give the Entrepreneur some recommendations and contacts to move forward.

Mentoring Programme

Business Advisors Group

AWARDS

FRENCHENTREPRENEUR


Co-Presidents

Mr Gordon FalconerSchneider Electric Singapore

Mr Laurent BessonVeolia Water Technologies (SEA)

Mr Serge GenetetArkadin Singapore

Mr Frederic SalonAlstom

Mr Jean-Noel StockThales Solutions Asia

Smart Cities

The Smart Cities committee aims

to identify and promote French

expertise in Smart Cities in Singapore

and to encourage the exchange of

information about projects, ideas

and best practices so as to improve

synergies among member companies

involved in the fi eld of Smart cities.


› Smart City Committee - Presentation of the Smart City Portfolio

› Website: “Urban Innovations: Towards a Franco-Singaporean Partnership for Smart and Sustainable Cities”

› “Urban Innovations” Portfolio: Offi cial Launch Reception

› Industry 4.0: The Future of ProductivityDr. Martin Tonko, Partner, Tokyo, Roland Berger Strategy ConsultantsMr. Samson Khaou, Managing Director, Asia Pacifi c South, Dassault SystèmesMr. Alex Carrausse, General Manager, NEURONES-IT AsiaMr. Patrick Veron, Director, East West Innovative Solutions (EWIS)

› Site Visit: IPAL - Focus on Inclusive Smart Cities & Digital HealthProf. Mounir Mokhtari, Director, CNRS-IPAL Dr Nizar Ouarti, Associate Professor, CNRS-IPALDr Thibaut Tiberghien, Research Fellow, CNRS-IPAL

› APHS Singapore Networking Event

› Smart Cities Committee Meeting: Next StepsMr Jean-Noël Stock, CEO, Thales Solutions Asia

› Smart Nations, Smart Cities, Smart Companies Need Actionable IntelligenceMr Keith B. Carter, Visiting Senior Fellow, Business School NUS

› Building New Business Models of Internet of ThingsMr Zhu Zhenjun, Head of Market Development/Emerging Tech Innovations, Nokia

› Joint Networking Event with Systematic Paris Region Delegation

› Open Innovation as a Tool for Industrial RenewalMr Eugene De Rozario, Dragages Singapore (Bouygues Construction)Mr Antoine Fagette, ThalesMr Gregory Blokkeel, PSA GroupMr Nicolas Marechal-Abram, Veolia City Modeling CenterMs Emmi Kaipio, Veolia City Modelling Center

URBAN INNOVATIONS

2015 EDITION

French Chamber

Singapore


Co-Presidents

Mr Cyrille DesbazeilleDanone Asia

Mr Damien DhellemmesSchneider Electric

Mrs Anne-Gaëlle GonetClarins


› Valeo Supply Chain Model through the New Batam Factory Set-Up JourneyMr Jérôme Jumel, Site General Manager, Valeo Wipers

› Sourcing and Supply Chain Club - Business Lunch

› DDMRP: A Supply Chain Revolution to Dampen your Demand VariabilityMr John Paul, Managing Director and Founder, iCognitive

› Preparing Supply Chain for Robust GrowthMrs Roxane Desmicht, Senior Director Corporate Supply Chain Asia Pacifi c, Infi neon Technologies

› CSR Performance of French and ASEAN Companies: Business Risks and Opportunities in Procurement RelationshipsMr Sheng Ou Yong, Analyst, EcoVadisMr Edouard de Rostolan, Senior Agronomist, SMPT / Michelin Singapore

› Supply Chain at Risk: Are You Exposed?Mr Jon Wesoky, Global Managing Director - Supply Chain Management, RGP

› Scaling up e-Commerce in Southeast AsiaMr Alexis Lanternier, Chief Supply Chain Offi cer, Lazada Group

› Environment and Sustainability in Supply Chain at Schneider ElectricMr Xavier Houot, SVP Group Environment, Safety, Real Estate, Schneider Electric

› Why and How to Control your Distributors’ Supply ChainMr. John Talbot, CEO and Partner, Logistics Consulting Asia

› How to Design an Effi cient Aftermarket Supply Chain OrganisationMr Frederic Gomer, Partner, B2G Consulting Singapore

› Integrating SEA: A Major Manufacturing and Logistics Hub for the FutureMr Olivier Storch, Regional Director, Sales & Marketing, Asia Pacifi c, Geodis

Sourcing & Supply Chain

The Sourcing & Supply Chain

committee aims to enable the

sharing of information and

experiences, create synergies

across various industries and

support French Chamber members

who are active in sourcing,

purchasing and supply chain.


Co-Presidents

Mr Eric AttonVallourec

Mr Thibault LecuyerBolloré Logistics

Mrs Mia LindseySodexo


› Workshop: Sustainable Investments

› MPA Sustainability Initiatives for a Future-Ready Maritime SingaporeMr Tan Suan Jow, Director (Sustainability Offi ce), Director (Shipping Division), Director of Marine, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore › InterChamber Networking Event for the Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure and Sustainability Industries

› Key Global Outcome of COP21 and Future Energy Mix in ASEANMr Philippe Joubert, Senior Advisor Climate & Energy, WBCSDDr Pierre Noël, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Senior Fellow in Economic and Energy Security, International Institute for Strategic Studies

› Site Visit: Sports Hub’s Solar Power Plant, Lys EnergyMr Lionel Steinitz, CEO, Lys EnergyMr Antoine Wagschal, Head of Business Development, Lys Energy

› Breakfast Talk with Mr Henri de Castries, Chairman & CEO of AXA: Paris Agreement on Climate Change – What’s NextMr Henri de Castries, Chairman & Chief Executive Offi cer, AXA

› Best Practice Sharing with Cosfi bel and AntalisMr Eric Tollemer, Managing Director, COSFIBEL SingaporeMrs Sharon Low, Head of Marketing, ANTALIS Asia Pacifi c

› Environment and Sustainability in Supply Chain at Schneider ElectricMr Xavier Houot, SVP Group Environment, Safety, Real Estate, Schneider Electric

› World Ocean Council PresentationMr Paul Holthus, Founding President & CEO, World Ocean Council

› Vertical Farm - Sodexo Pilot ProjectMrs Mia Lindsey, Environmental Technical Director, Sodexo

› Sustainability Business Strategies: AccorHotels & Corporate Citizenship Mr Arnaud Herrmann,Vice President Sustainable Development, AccorHotelsMr Thomas Milburn, Senior Consultant, Corporate Citizenship

Sustainability

The Sustainability committee aims

to promote French expertise in

this topic, develop co-operation

between Singaporean and French

companies, exchange information

and encourage synergies and

business opportunities in the region.


French Chamber members enjoy exclusive offers from a wide range of member partners.

Member Privileges

WINE & DINE

SERVICES

TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

RETAIL & LEISURE

EDUCATION

The Privilege Card is personal and is exclusively reserved to members of the network of the French

Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. It gives access to many benefi ts in Singapore and in France,

with more than 50 participating member brands.

Download the French Chamber app on your iPhone or Android phone and gain access to up-to-date information on all your member privileges, including new deals added along the year.

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AT YOUR FINGERTIPS


Major Events

AWARDS

FRENCHENTREPRENEUR

French Entrepreneur Awards 2015With the fi rst edition of the French Entrepreneur Awards 2015, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore sought to reward the best company created by French entrepreneurs in Singapore and encourage their entrepreneurial spirit and development. This year’s Awards went to La Petite Ecole.

Urban InnovationsFrom MRT train components

and infrastructure to the design and construction of the Sports Hub, French expertise

is an integral part of key projects that bring Singapore closer to its goal of becoming

a truly smart nation. This portfolio showcases more than

150 French smart city solutions presented by 50 French large and small companies as well

as two research partners.

Forum Travailler Ensemble 2015

Consisting of B2B meetings between 64 companies, the Forum Travailler Ensemble (Working Together Forum) aims to reinforce business

links between French SMEs and large corporations

established in Singapore.

URBAN INNOVATIONS

2015 EDITION

French Chamber

Singapore


Welcome to Singapore 2015Over 200 newcomers and friends joined us for a relaxed networking session in the lush greenery of HortPark.

Singapore as a Shopping Destination: Trends & Opportunities

With main speaker Ms Gan Hui Cheng, Assistant Director, Retail with the Singapore Tourism Board, this presentation

covered year-to-date tourism performance, including major initiatives undertaken by STB to attract visitors to

Singapore in 2015 and strategies moving forward.

Site VisitsSeveral of our committees organise exclusive, highly-anticipated visits to various company sites around the island.


Social & Networking EventsSo French So Creative Gala Dinner 2016The French Chamber’s 2016 Gala Dinner celebrates French creativity at the Shangri-La Hotel with more than 500 guests.

SoSo

FrenchCreative

GALA DINNER 2016

La Paulée 2015For the fourth

edition of La Paulée de Singapour at

Labrador Park, 180 happy guests enjoyed

a typical French buffet campagnard

and a unique selection of French

burgundy wines.

French Chamber Pétanque Tournament 2016A fun and sunny day for our 132 players!


And many more networking nights! InterChamber networking events, committee networking nights, etc.

Exclusive Appreciation Cocktail ReceptionThe French Chamber invited its Patron and Board members to an Exclusive Appreciation Cocktail Reception aboard the Royal Albatross, a luxury tall ship moored in Sentosa. This event was held to welcome our newly appointed board members, as well as to thank all our Patron members for their involvement and the time they dedicate to the Chamber.

Galette des Rois 2016Set amidst lush greenery in

tranquil surroundings, the Grand Hyatt Singapore poolside restaurant Oasis offered a great

atmosphere for this year’s Galette des Rois networking evening.


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210 companies supported

in their business development in Singapore

50companies exhibiting

under French Pavilions

248 work permits and visas processed

700 one-to-one business information meetings


Benefi t from Tailor-Made Business ServicesOur purpose is to accelerate the development of French companies in the local market. Our service consists of a multicultural team, with a strong fi eld approach and an in-depth knowledge of markets and practices, fed with all activities locally and a permanent fl ow of information with members of the French Chamber.

This expertise allows us to cover the whole service value chain under one roof from the company’s initial interest to its set-up and development in Singapore and South East Asia.

We have developed a full range of value-added business and corporate services for each activity and project thanks to:• more than 10 years of multi-sectorial experience;• our extensive network in Singapore (governmental agencies, professional federations, companies);• our close partnership with EDB, the Economic Development Board in Singapore; • our up-to-date databases;• our Asian network: we work closely with our network of French Chambers in Asia.

Business Services at a Glance

Assess market poten al in Singapore, ASEAN and Asia

Prospect and select commercial partners through customised business missions

Be highly visible: exhibit under the French label with our French Pavilions

Follow up with local contacts (post-missions)

All-inclusive crea on of your company structure

Apply for visas for foreign professionals

Be domiciliated at the French Chamber

Benefi t from a physical offi ce, star ng with à la carte off ers

Choose us to host your VIEs

Take part in our Mentoring Programme and/or our Business Advisory Group

Enjoy a plug-and-play offi ce in our Business Centre

Benefi t from our wide network

Be introduced to our government partners

Delegate payroll, accountancy and visas applica on

Get introduced to professional legal, tax and fi nancial partners

IDENTIFY BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITIES

ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS AS A MEMBER

SET UP YOUR COMPANY

GET ACCESS TO CORPORATE

SERVICES


Business Missions: Finding the Right Partners The French Chamber team supports companies based in France in planning and optimising their business trips to Singapore and the region, and companies already established in Singapore to expand their business opportunities.

France → Singapore: Companies enter the Singaporean market and Asian markets effi ciently thanks to our expertise and networks.

Identifi cation of and meeting with potential business partners Prospection based on client requirements. We:

- create a target list of contacts according to specifi cations; - contact them directly to assess and create interest in our client’s products or services; - organise targeted meetings.

Option to have a professional accompany our clients to facilitate their meetings; Follow-up option available after the mission.

Singapore → France:Local Singaporean companies might want to explore the French market, identify and meet new suppliers, get in touch with French companies, or identify investment opportunities. With strong market knowledge and a substantial French network, we organise business development missions using a process similar to the one presented above.

As a recognised institution in Singapore, we have access to targeted companies and their decision makers.

TendersWe identify new business opportunities via public tenders in Singapore.

French VAT RefundWe help claim VAT (20%) on certain costs of your business travels in France that are related to fairs, exhibitions, conferences, seminars and events. These include stand rentals, hotel, interpreters, transport of goods or machinery, restaurants, car rental and fuel, and intangible services.

Identifying Business Opportunities

Overseas Meetings Business Delegations

NEW SERVICE

NEW SERVICE


French Pavilions at Singapore Trade Shows: Being Highly Visible with France Label Singapore is a regional hub, ideally located for reaching Asia Pacifi c markets.

In 2015, it played host to many renowned and high-footfall trade shows and exhibitions, including IDEM, BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia. Companies can benefi t from the French Chamber’s exhibition expertise so as not to miss out on business opportunities. We offer: › A dedicated person from the French Chamber to support exhibitors before and during the event; › Comprehensive administrative and logistical assistance; › Prime locations in the exhibition hall; › Stand packages with premium design (including stand construction, fl ooring, furniture, electricity, etc); › Networking events and event communication for better visibility, including the ICT Awards ceremony during CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia.

Participation to international tradeshows with assistance from the French Chamber enables participating exhibitors to expand their business activities and meet potential partners.


MNCs, SMEs and entrepreneurs take advantage of our expertise, up-to-date knowledge of Singapore’s regulations and local connections to set up their companies here and apply for visas.

Setting Up a Company In-depth study of the legal and regulatory implications of your project Advice on the most suitable type of structure

Our team assists companies in the different steps required to set up their business with reliable partners: Set up of a representative offi ce or a private limited, as needed Registration of the company Opening of a bank account (for private limited companies) Work permit application Use of our address for incorporation

The Entrepreneur Package, designed to suit their development needs in a faster and cheaper way

A half day of workshops carried out by Harmony and Mobility

A dedicated person in our team

Company Setup

NEW IN 2015Special Attention

to Entrepreneurs

1

2

3


Domiciliation / Virtual Offi ceOur address on Orchard Road is available to interested companies.

We offer companies the fl exible option of using our address over different periods of time according to specifi c needs, be it monthly, for six months or for the whole year.

Provision of a registered address for the company Management of the company’s mails and calls Exclusive access to our Business Centre

Secretarial ServicesWe can handle light administrative tasks such as payroll and accounting.

Visa ApplicationWith more than 248 successful visa applications per year, the French Chamber of Commerce provides customised professional advice for each client, based on these successful experiences. We provide professional assistance for visa applications, including translation needed to apply for the following visas: Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Letter of Consent and Long-Term Visit Pass.


A Platform to Accelerate Integration and DevelopmentThe Business Centre is a plateform that allows our members to meet companies, to promote business, expand business contacts, exchange ideas and share experiences and common concerns. Integrated with the French Chamber’s team, every company using our premises benefi ts from this proximity.

A Conducive, Well Located EnvironmentSpacious and modern offi ce spaces on Orchard Road are available for companies to carry out their business activities in Singapore. These offi ces feature ready-to-use services and facilities in the heart of Singapore, at a preferential rate. To cater to growing requests, the French Chamber expanded the Business Centre space available for rent in 2014.

Business Centre ServicesAn exclusive address on Orchard Road to start business in Singapore straight away

A unique ecosystem in a strategic location Plug-and-play solution for 19 closed offi ces and 12 open spaces that can accomodate up to 50 people Receptionist to handle visitors and phone calls Free access to our meeting rooms (4-5 people) Conference room (20-30 people) at a preferential rate IT support and Internet package for phones, Wi-Fi and direct lines Networking events, sectorial committees Photocopier / printer, personal phone, daily newspapers, equipped pantry and other services

The Easiest Solution for VIEs: A Turnkey Service in SingaporeWe provide a tutor for VIEs and domiciliation services.

Implementation of the subsidiary Visa application Experience sharing with other tenants in a professional environment In situ services that enable the VIE to meet and expand business opportunities

Develop in Asia with our Regional Support Companies planning business trips around the region can benefi t from the French Chambers of Commerce in Asia and build strong connections through a prominent global network of French and foreign companies. Every month, our tenants can occupy free offi ce spaces for free for half a day in the following CCIFI business centres: China, Hong Kong, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Business Centre


« EO ASIA est hébergée à la French Chamber depuis 4 ans maintenant. Notre entreprise

s’est développée en même temps que le Business Centre s’est agrandi. Arrivé seul pour

développer EO ASIA, nous sommes aujourd’hui 5 collaborateurs. Le fait d’être domicilié directement

à la Chambre donne une localisation idéale pour nos clients, une belle image à EO ASIA et nous permet de bénéfi cier de tous les avantages que peut nous offrir la French Chamber. D’ailleurs,

nous participons activement au Comité ‘Healthcare’ et dans la mesure du possible aux différents

évènements organisés par le Business Club. Que dire de plus si ce n’est que nous sommes bien à

la French Chamber et que nous espérons y rester encore dans les prochains 18 mois voire plus... »

« L’idée étant d’ouvrir notre première agence en Asie, nous étions conscients de notre

méconnaissance du marché Singapourien. Ne sachant pas encore où seront situés nos

futurs clients et partenaires, nous avons opté pour la solution Business Centre de la FFCS qui nous permet de prendre notre temps et

d’avoir accès à de nombreux services comme l’aide au recrutement ou la participation aux nombreux évènements. Nous pouvons dès aujourd’hui constater le réel impact positif

en termes de réseau et de notoriété dans le fait d’être hébergé à la French Chamber. »

French Chamber Tenants

Business Centre

A2ia Activeo Airasia Infrared Airfl ow Deco Relief

Dedienne Aerospace

Europa Organisation Interscience Ipsen JEC Composite

Keosys Lesaffre Meninvest Polymorph Progress Management Asia

Routin Silab Socaps Winmedia

Company Testimonials

Romain DespaxGeneral Manager

EO ASIAEuropa Organisation in Asia

Guillaume CunyManaging DirectorGC Lease Singapore


9 Reasons Why You Should Choose the French Chamber’s Business Centre

French Chambers Around the Region

Business Centre

A reactive team at your service

1

Very professional environment

8

Reliable and effi cient receptionist

service in English

2

Quick and easy plug-and-play setup

9

IT support

3

Easy and fast access to public

transport

4

Friendly and dynamic atmosphere

7

Full package with Internet, Wi-Fi, phone

5

Professional and prestigious image in the heart of Singapore

6

Thanks to the French Chambers’ extensive network, companies are welcomed in most coun-tries in Asia Pacifi c and can look forward to coordinated support throughout the region thanks to the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

BANGLADESH

SINGAPORE

HONG KONG

TAIWAN

HR Services

70 positions fi lled

190job offers received

907candidates interviewed


We offer support and advice in the recruitment process by defi ning positions, referring candidates matching requirements after interview and establishing a short list of candidates and guaranteeing tailor-made follow-up for all your recruitment matters (Visa application …). Our Recruitment department also gives advice on HR issues.

Your Partner in Talent Acquisition and DevelopmentOur Human Resources Service was created in 2004 and holds an Employment Agency licence granted by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM), which allows us to act as a recruitment agency. The whole team of recruitment professionals is certifi ed by the MOM. Our activity has been growing continuously and we have tripled the number of offers and placements since 2012.

We assist clients with our four main activities: 1. supporting them in their recruitment exercises (permanent, contract staffi ng, internship); 2. assisting French nationals or Francophones in their job search via workshops and advice; 3. providing training through access to our programme and e-learning platform;4. and running the Chamber’s HR Club & HR Committee.

HR Services at a Glance

Recruitment for Companies

Our Strengths• A Database of multicultural and multilingual

profi les: we cover local and expatriate staff from entry to senior level in all sectors

• Competitive rates for members and no retainer fee

• Our network and great referrals• Our experience and expertise in recruitment

Gregoire DebreRegional Manager

Asean - Taiwan Sopexa

Sebastien ThevenetVP Sales & Marketing SEAP and Indian Subcontinent Gameloft

Company Testimonials

“The recruitment service of the French Chamber is very

professional and reliable. Each time I have used them

to help me recruit staff, they provided me with good candidates. Their response

is quick, effi cient and usefull. I have found all my current

staff thanks to the help of the French Chamber.”

“The recruitment team of the French Chamber in Singapore was able to source qualifi ed

sales candidates for Gameloft in Indonesia. On top of dealing with a very friendly and

professional team, you’ll be offered a cost-effective service and dedicated follow-up

on each recruitment done. If you have some recruitment needs, don’t look further than the

French Chamber in Singapore!”

“I very often call upon the HR services of the French Chamber and I have always been very

impressed by the quality of their candidates and

the fast turnaround time to secure a candidate.”

Philippe DalléeChief Operating Offi cer CIC


RESUME

The French Chamber assists French nationals and French-speaking people in their job search and career development on the local market. We maintain an active database, give information and advice on employment issues, labor market, and offer a lot of practical workshops that deal with the job search.

TrainingsWe offer different training programmes with professional partners, from fl exible half-day to extensive full-day training sessions in various subjects such as communication soft skills, intercultural communications, and talent acquisition. These programmes are meant to support the development and growth managers and their teams.

Training & eLearning

Assisting French Nationals and Francophones in their Job Search

eLearning We provide access to a learning space with more than 200 stand-alone modules on a wide range of management and professional skills. Through this platform, users benefi t from instant learning when they need it, gain new skills or brush up on existing ones, and easily complement their existing learning plan or performance objectives.

HR Committee & HR Club

HR Committee Exclusive to French Chamber members, our HR committee meetings give you access to industry-specifi c information as well as opportunities to network and exchange with industry peers.

HR Club More than a professional network, the HR Club acts as a community for international human resources managers from different companies to come together to share their best practices. The HR Club also provides the opportunity to bring together members’ experience to give a broader knowledge base, improve processes and come up with new ideas.


50,000 copies of So Chic

+22% unique users

on the website

1,700+ members in the French Chamber LinkedIn group

5,400+ fans of the Facebook

So Chic page Com

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Communication Platforms

Weekly LinkFrequency: Weekly

Circulation: 3,500+ recipients

e-Newsletters

France Singapour ExpressFrequency: Bimestrial


Job LinkFrequency: Quarterly


Print

FOCUS MagazineFrequency: 3 issues a year Circulation: 4,000 copies

French Chamber Members’ Directory

Frequency: Once a year Circulation: 1,500 copies

FOCUS Issue #1 2016

Lessons in Entrepreneurship

Expanding your Business through Fundraising

Accelerator Programmes: the New Innovation Engine


The Magazine of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore | www.fccsingapore.com

IIIAZV

NEW LINKSIN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

FOCUS September 2015

Inventory Management Optimisation in the 21st Century

Green Supply Chain: From Awareness to Action

The Impact of IoT on Supply Chain



Issue #2 2016

Sustainable Investment

COP21: Lessons and Actions

Less Food Waste, More Quality of Life


GREEN POWER


Members’ Directory 2016

French ChamberSingapore FRENCH

SHOPPING & DINING IN SINGAPORETHIRD EDITION

So ChicFrequency: Once a year

Circulation: 50,000 copies


Communication Platforms

Social Media

French Chamber AppQuick access to member information, upcoming events, privileges and more.

So Chic on FacebookLikes: 5,400+

French Chamber on FacebookLikes: 700+

French Chamber on LinkedInFollowers: 1,300+

www.fccsingapore.comMonthly users: 9,016 (+22%)Monthly sessions: 15,098 (+14%)

Website and Microsites

Urban InnovationsFocus

NEW IN 2015NEW IN 2015



Our Asia NetworkA Powerful Network to Support your Growth in AsiaEvery year, all the French Chambers of Commerce in Asia gather for their annual meeting. Growth and dynamism can defi ne this powerful network, which has become one of the most infl uential in the region.

This year’s meeting was held in Yangon, Myanmar, and focused on business support services. Several action plans were discussed to enhance coordination between the Chambers in Asia.

Singapore and BeyondThanks to its strategic location in Asia, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore plays a key role in accompanying French companies in Singapore and beyond. The French Chamber aims to enhance its collaborations with the French Chambers of the region and many initiatives recently launched illustrate this trend.

The French Chamber Business Support regularly coordinates regional missions by tapping into this dynamic network. French companies then have the possibility to extend their business mission beyond Singapore to explore additional business opportunities.

We welcome representatives and experts from Southeast Asia on a regular basis to share the business practices and, hence, help our members expand their business in this fast-growing region. Last but not least, we organise several business missions for our members in neighbouring markets, such as Malaysia and Myanmar.


External Relations

French InstitutionsThe French Chamber has a close collaboration with the French Embassy, the Regional Economic Service, Business France, the Institut Français and the Consular section. We also work on a regular basis with the following partners and organisations: › French Trade Advisors › Alliance Française › Association Française de Singapour › Lycée Français de Singapour › French Alumni

Singapore Authorities & Institutions

Economic Development Board (EDB)This strong organisation is very supportive of the French Chamber’s actions and recognises our Chamber as an incubator of French SMEs willing to settle in Singapore.

Singapore Business Federation (SBF)The French Chamber is a member of SBF and regularly joins forces with them on business missions, events or publications.

Other OrganisationsThe French Chamber works with numerous Singapore government agencies and business associations.

EuroCham and European National Business Groups in SingaporeThe French Chamber is an active member of EuroCham.

Joint Initiatives with Other Chambers of Commerce in Singapore

CCI France InternationalThe French Chamber is a member of CCI France International. Founded in 1907, it brings together 112 French Chambers in 82 countries, which together represent the largest private network of French companies in the world. Its mission is to act as a network coordinator circulating information, cooperation and know-how, promoting its members to the business networks in France and providing some specific services.

The French Chamber participates twice a year in seminars, once with all the Directors of all international French Chambers and once with the Directors of the French Chambers in Asia, for experience-sharing. The French Chamber also collaborates on a regular basis with a number of CCIs in France and is proud to be part of this network, helping French SMEs to internationalise.

French Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe French Chamber continues its mission of assistance to French citizens willing to find a job in Singapore.

Other PartnersThe French Chamber collaborates on a regular basis with numerous other partners in France: the French regions, competitivity clusters, the professional associations and business federations.

Partners in Singapore

Partners in France


For the fi nancial year ended 31st December 2015

The fi nancial statements for the year ended 31st December 2015 have been audited by Wellton & Trent Pac.

Financial Report

Statement of Comprehensive Income

2015 2014

S$ S$

Income

Membership subscription 798,855 717,237

Self-fi nancing activities 201,505 85,298

Business service activities 852,272 833,831

HR activities 255,964 261,291

Total revenue 2,108,596 1,897,657

Other income 177,021 264,346

2,285,617 2,162,003

Less expenditures -2,400,250 -2,119,551

Operating surplus before income tax -114,633 42,452

Taxation 16,000 -10,703

Net surplus for the year, representing the comprehensive income for the year

-98,633 31,749

Members can request a copy of the Audited Report and Accounts by contacting:Sandrine Bardet at [email protected]


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The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

541 Orchard Road

#09-01 Liat Towers

Singapore 238881

Tel: +65 6933 1350

Fax: +65 6933 1398

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www.fccsingapore.com

Documents

FCCS Annual Report 15-16.indd