Manila, Philippines — Last March 19, the 2024 Annual General Meeting was held at Raffles Makati, where the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines held its elections for its next board of directors who will lead the organization to new economic heights.
This AGM provided the latest report of the Chamber for its members followed by the elections for the next board of directors of CCIFP where only Good Standing Members of the chamber were eligible to vote for the election. The key objectives of the meeting were to update the chamber’s past projects and present upcoming initiatives for the year, to establish connections with fellow members by providing newfound opportunities, and to announce the new board of directors for CCI France Philippines.
After casting a quorum of 50% + 1 from the total active and good-standing chamber members, below, in alphabetical order, were elected:
Jacques Christophe Branellec – Executive Vice President & CEO, JEWELMER GROUP
Louella Caridad – SVP & COO, World Trade Center Metro Manila
Gilles Collin – Director, Dulmar/Pendragon Consulting Services
Rowena Dalosa – General Manager, ENGIE Services Philippines
Gie Garcia – Co-Managing Director & Chief Sustainability Officer, NEO
Mathieu Guillaume – CEO, Vienovo Philippines, Inc.
Olivier Larcher – General Manager, Sofitel Philippines Plaza Manila
Philip Mareschal – Senior Director – Head of Property & Asset Management, JLL Philippines, Inc.
Marie Mariano – First Vice President and Desk Head, Europe and North America Desk, BDO Unibank, Inc.
Jos Ortega – Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Havas ORTEGA
Yannick Raynaud – Country Managing Director, L’Oréal Philippines
The Chamber would like to congratulate the newly elected Board of Directors! With great anticipation and genuine excitement, the Chamber continues to be at the forefront of enhancing the business relations between France and the Philippines, with your dedication, service, and visionary leadership.
The Annual General Meeting also featured esteemed speakers presenting key government updates, trends, and economic outlooks that guided the chamber and its network in formulating sound policies and programs essential to their respective companies.
Notably featuring the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Planning from BDO Unibank, Dante R. Tinga Jr., and Executive Director of France-Philippines United Action, Francoise Drevon who presented the latest economic outlooks that will guide CCIFP members and partners in formulating sound policies and programs that are essential in their respective companies.
The afternoon was filled with delightful networking featuring the lovely venue of Raffles Makati, and a selection of beverages, including wines from Happy Living, and coffee from Malongo, all captured by Artisano Studios. The Chamber would also like to thank AGS Fourwinds International, Pluxee, AXA Philippines, Sodexo On-site Services Philippines, and R Concepts & Events for making this event possible.