Presentation AGM CCFG 8 july 2013

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain

2013

A GREAT YEAR FOR LONDON

AGM 2013

65 medals for GREAT BRITAIN

AND ‌

34 medals for FRANCE A good but disappointing result for the French Olympic team!

2012

A GOOD but CHALLENGING YEAR for the FRENCH CHAMBER

122 new Members but a negative balance of 25 +2.1% revenues but -£37K instead of +£19K However…

A greater visibility through partnerships and press relations An increased presence on social media

2012

A GOOD but CHALLENGING YEAR

Development of a Recruitment Service Launch of our Finance Forum Very productive Forums and Clubs Top quality events (70% of all bookings on our e-shop) and publications (FBTD now online) An increased traffic on our website (x2) AND ‌ A VERY MOTIVATED AND HARDWORKING TEAM!

Partnership with the French National Olympic Committee We sold tickets and organised events!

2012

KEY FIGURES

570 Member companies A turnover of ÂŁ1,700K

30 Events, 29 Forums & Clubs sessions 785 French and British SMEs advised and assisted A Board of 12 Directors, 60 Advisory Councillors A multicultural team of 30

2012

MEMBERSHIP

122 new members (7 PAT,11 CORP and 104 ACT) The French Chamber: A Multi Cultural Network A growing number of non-French CEOs

65% of our members are represented at ‘C’ level An

number of introductions and referrals, great feedback!

Advertising campaign (FT, Ici Londres, le Petit Journal and FRL) OUTLOOK Implementation of : - a targeted membership campaign - a more pro active approach with existing members Evolution of our Corporate membership offer

2012

EVENTS & MARKETING

30 events, 2950 participants, 25 Sponsors High profile speakers Development of Communication tools & Social media Increased press coverage (FRL, Le petitjournal, FT) Reduction of costs thanks to great partnerships Photos and videos accessible on www.ccfgb.co.uk Milestone Events: Annual Gala Dinner, AFL, Trade Delegation to Leeds, Patron event at Waddesdon Manor, Member to Member Cocktail & Exhibition, FBBA, Intercultural Trophy, CEO Breakfasts

2012

FORUMS & CLUBS

8 Forums and Clubs (Launch of the Finance Forum) 29 sessions, 33 Guest-speakers invited, 700 participants 30% of our member companies involved (54 pat, 24 corp, 98 act) Dedicated section on www.ccfgb.co.uk and in INFO

OUTLOOK Strengthen the F&C visibility, recognition and influence Engage with existing Members, attract new Members with “high potential�

Organise joint sessions Launch a Legal Forum and a series of Grands Projets

2012

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Appointment of a full time Editor in Chief

Outlook 2013

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLICATIONS OUTLOOK Develop French and British press relations Enhance social media strategy and develop a smart phone app Redesign INFO 2013 Themes: E-commerce and digital marketing; Women in Business; Art & Luxury; Real Estate & Urban Regeneration; Innovation & Creativity; Energy & Sustainability

PUBLICATIONS France on the Move!

Cross-Cultural Booklet

The guide to living and setting up a business in France Written by experts in their sector Up to date with the latest tax reforms

A great success 2000 copies sold Article in FT Weekend Magazine & Courrier International

2012

BUSINESS CONSULTANCY

2 Trade Delegations and 31 Export Missions 31 Roadshow events organised in FCC 228 one to one meetings with French SMEs

Publications: France-UK Express (distributed to 5,000 contacts in France) How to succeed in the UK Industry Reports (Renewable Energies, Automotive, Food & Drink, Chemistry, Biotechnologies, ICT)

Business Center: Occupancy rate of 96%

2012

BUSINESS SUPPORT

An amazing year!

Business Activity:

Fastest developing service at the Chamber Turnover: +24% vs. 2011 120 clients (French SMEs in the UK) including 33 new clients 500 employees on the payroll vs. 400 in 2011 11 Journees implantation Recruitment of an additional staff

Some of our clients: DEEZER SANDRO MAJE MOBALPA MAPED BONPOINT CAUDALIE

2012

RECRUITMENT

High quality service launched in 2012 Excellent feedback from both clients and candidates

Competitive and innovative 2200 CVs of high profile and bilingual candidates (40% senior) First Partnership signed with Reims Management School “Working in the UK” : A very successful conference OUTLOOK HR Guide Monthly Newsletter JOB LINK New Partnerships with French and British Schools/Universities

Member Schools Arts et Métiers Centrale Paris EDHEC EISTI EM Grenoble EM Normandie EM La Rochelle ESCP Europe ESSEC HEC INSEEC EM Reims Sciences Po Paris

2013

SO FAR...

HAPPY 130th ANNIVERSARY! Launch of the Legal Forum A booming recruitment service (Loyal clients) 6 new patrons: Covea, Credit Suisse, De Beers Group Ltd, Quintessentially, the RoH, Tomtom New partnerships with the Royal Opera House, Quintessentially and moving design

Coming up: The Franco British Energy Conference The Annual Legal Lunch 2 Trade missions in partnership with Ubifrance UK (renewables and financial sector) Success Stories Event

2013/2014 Forthcoming events 4 September: Diner de la Rentrée sponsored by Citroën Guest speaker: Philippe Varin Chairman of the Board of PSA Peugeot-Citroën 3 September: Quar terly Economic Update Guest speaker: John Hawksworth, Chief Economist of PwC 27 September: CEO Breakfast Guest speaker: Robin Southwell, CEO of EADS UK, sponsored by Paul UK 3 and 4 October: Trade Delegation to Scotland, sponsored by easyJet 17 October: Annual Legal Lunch Guest speaker: The right honorable The Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers

2013/2014 Forthcoming events 22 October: Annual Gala Dinner Guest speaker: Lionel Barber, Editor of the FT Gold sponsors: Ernst & Young and HSBC Silver sponsors: Accor, EDF Energy, International SOS 29 October: The FrancoFranco-British Energy Conference Main sponsors: Alstom, EDF Energy, HSBC, Total Suppor ting sponsors: sponsors Altran, Areva, Spie, Vinci Energies 8 November: Annual Financial Lunch Guest speaker: Christian Noyer, Governor of Bank of France.

Sponsor : Société Générale Equipment & Finance (16 years) 28 November: Quar terly Economic Update Guest speaker: David Kern, Chief Economist of BCC

PATRON EVENTS 21 and 22 September - Patron trip to Jersey 2 October - Evening at the Royal Opera House 14 November - Visit of the Thames Water Lee Tunnel

THE TEAM

Welcome to 2 new managers: Karine Desplanches, Head of membership, Patron account manager

Keri Fuller, Head of Communications and Publications, Editor in Chief of INFO