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<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Anson Bailey<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Development<br />
Anson Bailey has spent the last eighteen years work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> both<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry and pr<strong>of</strong>essional services across a number <strong>of</strong> countries<br />
<strong>in</strong> the <strong>Asia</strong> Pacific region. Anson jo<strong>in</strong>ed KPMG <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong <strong>in</strong><br />
1999 and is currently a Partner <strong>in</strong> the Hong Kong <strong>of</strong>fice head<strong>in</strong>g<br />
up bus<strong>in</strong>ess development across the KPMG Ch<strong>in</strong>a Practice.<br />
He has undertaken strategic consult<strong>in</strong>g roles and market<br />
assessments for mult<strong>in</strong>ational corporations <strong>in</strong> the region with<br />
experience <strong>in</strong> a wide range <strong>of</strong> sec<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g retail, food and<br />
beverage, FMCG, product sourc<strong>in</strong>g, technology, consumer<br />
electronics, s<strong>of</strong>tware, outsourc<strong>in</strong>g and other Consumer Markets<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>rs. He is responsible for a number <strong>of</strong> revenue programs<br />
focused on premium accounts <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a number <strong>of</strong> global and<br />
national consumer markets accounts <strong>in</strong> the Retail, FMCG and<br />
Consumer Markets arena.<br />
Anson is currently <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> driv<strong>in</strong>g a number <strong>of</strong> thought<br />
leadership and executive brief<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>itiatives across Consumer<br />
Markets Today, he helps <strong>to</strong> drive the bus<strong>in</strong>ess development<br />
team and is focused on provid<strong>in</strong>g the best <strong>in</strong> client care service<br />
whilst act<strong>in</strong>g as the Client Services Direc<strong>to</strong>r on several<br />
mult<strong>in</strong>ational accounts <strong>in</strong> the consumer markets arena.<br />
Ala<strong>in</strong> LE COUEDIC<br />
Partner and Head, Roland Berger Hong Kong <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
Ala<strong>in</strong> Le Couédic is Partner and Vice President <strong>of</strong> Roland Berger<br />
Strategy Consultants Greater Ch<strong>in</strong>a, and Head <strong>of</strong> Roland Berger's<br />
Hong Kong <strong>of</strong>fice. He has 17 years <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional consult<strong>in</strong>g<br />
experience, <strong>of</strong> which the past 13 years <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, serv<strong>in</strong>g both local<br />
and mult<strong>in</strong>ational clients.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g his consult<strong>in</strong>g career, Mr. Le Couédic has helped clients <strong>in</strong><br />
North America, Europe and <strong>Asia</strong> on issues related <strong>to</strong> strategy,<br />
organization, operations, M&A and private equity.<br />
Prior <strong>to</strong> jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Roland Berger, Mr. Le Couédic was a Partner and<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> another lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternational consult<strong>in</strong>g firm<br />
<strong>in</strong> their F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institutions practice, and was also lead<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
Organization practice <strong>in</strong> Greater Ch<strong>in</strong>a. In addition, he headed<br />
their Hong Kong and Taipei <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
Ala<strong>in</strong> holds an MBA from Columbia Bus<strong>in</strong>ess School, New York<br />
and a Master <strong>of</strong> Science degree (Ingénieur) from Institut National<br />
Agronomique, Paris.<br />
21/f, on h<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g, 1 on h<strong>in</strong>g terrace, central, hong kong │ tel : +852 2523 6818 │ fax : +852 2524 1428 │ htttp://www.fccihk.com
<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Steve Chan<br />
Vice President Industry<br />
Seb <strong>Asia</strong> Ltd.<br />
Steve Chan began his career <strong>in</strong> 1981 at FAIRCHILD<br />
SEMICONDUCTOR LTD <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong, then as the Purchas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Manager at PLAYMATES INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD IN 1985. In<br />
1988, Steve became Materials Manager for TONKA KENNER<br />
PARKER TOYS LTD. Two years later, Steve jo<strong>in</strong>ed PHILIPS <strong>to</strong><br />
hold different positions <strong>in</strong> the Purchas<strong>in</strong>g and Supply Cha<strong>in</strong><br />
fields. In 2004 he was nom<strong>in</strong>ated General Manager<br />
Purchas<strong>in</strong>g, then General Manager for the South Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Operations <strong>in</strong> 2006. Steve was hold<strong>in</strong>g the capacity <strong>of</strong> VP,<br />
Regional Supply Officer for <strong>Asia</strong> for Philips Consumer Lifestyle<br />
from 2007 <strong>to</strong> 2010.<br />
Steve Chan jo<strong>in</strong>ed SEB <strong>Asia</strong> on Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 4,2010. He brought<br />
with him a clear vision <strong>to</strong> SEB <strong>Asia</strong>. “Be the proactive and<br />
entrusted partner <strong>of</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Units and Functional Leaders <strong>in</strong><br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g and deliver<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>tegral performances for global SEB<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>esses.”<br />
SEB <strong>Asia</strong> contribute <strong>to</strong> the key processes <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong><br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g products sourced <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong> and deliver <strong>to</strong> the markets<br />
worldwide.<br />
Paul CLERC-RENAUD<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Fargo Group<br />
Born <strong>in</strong> France <strong>in</strong> 1947, Paul CLERC-RENAUD graduated from<br />
Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) <strong>in</strong> 1970.<br />
After sett<strong>in</strong>g up and manag<strong>in</strong>g subsidiaries for the <strong>French</strong><br />
SACA group <strong>in</strong> Australia and New Zealand, he came <strong>to</strong> Hong<br />
Kong <strong>in</strong> 1977 and has been a permanent resident ever s<strong>in</strong>ce.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 1980, he has been the Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the Fargo<br />
Group with head <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong and <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>in</strong> the P.R.C.,<br />
Vietnam and India. Fargo is a Trad<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
organisation specialis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Euro-Ch<strong>in</strong>a Trade, sourc<strong>in</strong>g ladies<br />
l<strong>in</strong>gerie and telecom products <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a and distribut<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustrial equipment and supplies, telecom and<br />
lifestyle products <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a, Viet Nam and India. It also operates<br />
electronic luggage lockers <strong>in</strong>stallations <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong and<br />
Macao.<br />
He is a Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France (<strong>French</strong><br />
Foreign Trade Advisor) and Honorary President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>French</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> Commerce and Industry <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong chair<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their Ch<strong>in</strong>a Committee. He is a past Chaiman <strong>of</strong> the Europe<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> the Hong Kong General <strong>Chamber</strong> and currently<br />
direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the Pasteur Hong Kong University Research center.<br />
He has been a Knight <strong>in</strong> the <strong>French</strong> National Order <strong>of</strong> Merit<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 1993 and a Knight <strong>in</strong> the <strong>French</strong> Legion <strong>of</strong> Honour Order<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 2000.<br />
21/f, on h<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g, 1 on h<strong>in</strong>g terrace, central, hong kong │ tel : +852 2523 6818 │ fax : +852 2524 1428 │ htttp://www.fccihk.com
<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Valery Cussenot<br />
General Manager<br />
K<strong>in</strong>gfisher <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Organization<br />
Valery Cussenot graduated from Institut Commercial de Nancy<br />
and from Ecole Centrale Paris, with a dual background <strong>in</strong><br />
F<strong>in</strong>ance and <strong>in</strong> Technology.<br />
He moved <strong>to</strong> Hong Kong <strong>in</strong> 1994 and jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>Asia</strong> Pacific<br />
Inspection (API) as Deputy General Manager <strong>in</strong> 1994. In 1999,<br />
Valery jo<strong>in</strong>ed Carrefour Global <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong as<br />
a Quality Manager. In Carrefour, he developed and deployed<br />
QA, QC systems and processes as well as a CSR program,<br />
cover<strong>in</strong>g Hard goods, Textile, Electronics and Food categories<br />
across <strong>Asia</strong> sourc<strong>in</strong>g footpr<strong>in</strong>t.<br />
Valery Cussenot then jo<strong>in</strong>ed KSO (K<strong>in</strong>gfisher <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
Organization) <strong>in</strong> 2004 as a Regional Category Manager for<br />
Electrical & Light<strong>in</strong>g Category. In 2007, he <strong>to</strong>ok the position <strong>of</strong><br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Commercial for KSO Global Network. S<strong>in</strong>ce 2009, he is<br />
the General Manager for KSO Hong Kong <strong>of</strong>fice, cover<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Home Improvement Categories (Bathroom, Kitchen, Seasonal,<br />
Decorative, Floor<strong>in</strong>g, Light<strong>in</strong>g) and the satellite <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>in</strong><br />
Vietnam, India, Ch<strong>in</strong>a and Indonesia.<br />
Anne-Laure Descours<br />
Senior Vice President - LF Fashion<br />
Li & Fung (Trad<strong>in</strong>g) Ltd.<br />
Anne Laure Descours has 22 years <strong>of</strong> experience <strong>in</strong> textile<br />
purchase, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g 15 <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, centered on sourc<strong>in</strong>g atnd the<br />
management <strong>of</strong> multicultural teams.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce May 2005, Anne Laure has been Senior Vice President,<br />
European Market at Li & Fung (Trad<strong>in</strong>g) Hong Kong,<br />
responsible for the division cover<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>French</strong> and Italian<br />
markets, and <strong>in</strong> charge <strong>of</strong> sourc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, the Mediterranean<br />
countries and Europe.<br />
Before that, she was consultant for Hong Kong Executive<br />
Search, and Consultant for the Institut Francais de la Mode<br />
(IFM).<br />
Between 1999 and 2003, Anne-Laure was the division Manager<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ot<strong>to</strong> International <strong>Asia</strong> <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong, the world leader <strong>in</strong> mail<br />
order, responsible for sourc<strong>in</strong>g and production <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a for the<br />
<strong>French</strong>, English, Swiss, Japanese and American markets.<br />
Before that, she was Garment Manager for the Hong Kong<br />
Buy<strong>in</strong>g Office <strong>of</strong> Vivarte Asie, from 1995 <strong>to</strong> 1999.<br />
21/f, on h<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g, 1 on h<strong>in</strong>g terrace, central, hong kong │ tel : +852 2523 6818 │ fax : +852 2524 1428 │ htttp://www.fccihk.com
<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Vivian DESMONTS<br />
Registered foreign lawyer<br />
DS Avocats Law Firm<br />
Mr Vivian Desmonts jo<strong>in</strong>ed DS Avocats Law Firm <strong>in</strong> 1998 and<br />
has practiced Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Law s<strong>in</strong>ce then. After work<strong>in</strong>g several<br />
years <strong>in</strong> DS <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>in</strong> Paris and Shanghai, he has been<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g s<strong>in</strong>ce 2004 the activities <strong>of</strong> the Firm <strong>in</strong> South Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
and manages the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong> Guangzhou.<br />
He is a member <strong>of</strong> the Paris bar and a registered foreign lawyer<br />
with the Guangdong Bureau <strong>of</strong> Justice. As the legal counsel <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>French</strong> Consulate <strong>in</strong> Guangzhou and the vice-chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
the Legal work<strong>in</strong>g group <strong>of</strong> the European <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a, he<br />
regularly gives presentations at local chambers <strong>of</strong> commerce on<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess law <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
Mr Vivian Desmonts’ practice focuses on Foreign Direct<br />
Investments <strong>in</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>land Ch<strong>in</strong>a, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g acquisitions,<br />
corporate law, labor law and tax law.<br />
Francois-Xavier DRUENNE<br />
Buy<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Mid Ocean<br />
Francois-Xavier Druenne, orig<strong>in</strong>ally from Belgium, is graduated<br />
<strong>in</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Adm<strong>in</strong>istration from the University <strong>of</strong> Louva<strong>in</strong>-la-<br />
Neuve and <strong>in</strong> International Relations from Antwerp University <strong>in</strong><br />
1995.<br />
In 2001, he managed the sourc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> The Cot<strong>to</strong>n Group <strong>in</strong><br />
Dhaka, Bangladesh for 2 years. B&C, brand <strong>of</strong> the group, is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong> promotional garment’s l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> Europe.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 2004, he is based <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong and worked for 6 years<br />
for Redcats buy<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>fice, <strong>in</strong> charge <strong>of</strong> the Home&Lifestyle<br />
department.<br />
In Nov 2010, he became Buy<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Mid Ocean Brands,<br />
number two promotional products wholesaler <strong>in</strong> Europe.<br />
21/f, on h<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g, 1 on h<strong>in</strong>g terrace, central, hong kong │ tel : +852 2523 6818 │ fax : +852 2524 1428 │ htttp://www.fccihk.com
<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Xavier FARCOT<br />
Executive Vice President - Services,<br />
<strong>Asia</strong> Pacific, C<strong>of</strong>ace<br />
Xavier Farcot is currently Executive Vice President for<br />
C<strong>of</strong>ace <strong>Asia</strong> Pacific <strong>in</strong> charge <strong>of</strong> the Services, and<br />
stationed <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong. Under his leadership, his team is<br />
responsible for produc<strong>in</strong>g and manag<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation, assess<strong>in</strong>g quality and moni<strong>to</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> C<strong>of</strong>ace<br />
buyers risk portfolio for underwrit<strong>in</strong>g, and provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
support <strong>to</strong> other C<strong>of</strong>ace Bus<strong>in</strong>ess l<strong>in</strong>es. He also acts as<br />
C<strong>of</strong>ace’s Deputy Regional Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r for Greater<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a. Prior jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Service L<strong>in</strong>e team he was responsible<br />
for Risk underwrit<strong>in</strong>g and Claims management <strong>in</strong> Greater<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a, manag<strong>in</strong>g a team <strong>of</strong> risk and claims specialists<br />
located <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong, Taiwan and Ch<strong>in</strong>a. He has been with<br />
C<strong>of</strong>ace s<strong>in</strong>ce 1981, and stationed <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong s<strong>in</strong>ce 2001.<br />
Over his years with C<strong>of</strong>ace, Xavier has worked <strong>in</strong> a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> positions with<strong>in</strong> various departments <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g market<br />
survey <strong>in</strong>surance, human resources, f<strong>in</strong>ance and<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istration, and subsequently the short-term risks<br />
underwrit<strong>in</strong>g department. Before jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g C<strong>of</strong>ace, he worked<br />
for Renault <strong>in</strong> the UK <strong>in</strong> their Management Control Office.<br />
Xavier graduated from the European Bus<strong>in</strong>ess School,<br />
after study<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Paris, Frankfurt and London, <strong>in</strong> 1981 with<br />
a Diploma <strong>in</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ance.<br />
André LEROY<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Modern Test<strong>in</strong>g Services<br />
Mr. André Leroy has been Market<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Modern<br />
Test<strong>in</strong>g Services, a worldclass <strong>in</strong>dependent provider <strong>of</strong><br />
technical services s<strong>in</strong>ce June 2007. He is currently the<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Apparel & Footwear Committee <strong>of</strong> The<br />
American <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> Commerce In Hong Kong.<br />
Before jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Modern Test<strong>in</strong>g Services, he was Textile<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Development Manager <strong>of</strong> TUV Product Services <strong>in</strong><br />
Greater Ch<strong>in</strong>a. He had also been Quality Assurance Manager<br />
and Process Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Manager for Levi Strauss, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world's largest brand-name apparel marketers, for 7 years. With<br />
years <strong>of</strong> experience, Mr. Leroy is very knowledgeable about the<br />
Apparel & Footwear <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
Mr. Leroy received his college education <strong>in</strong> France. He was<br />
educated at Ecole Centrale de Lyon, a prestigious school <strong>of</strong><br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, and Ecole de Management de Lyon, a lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Management school.<br />
21/f, on h<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g, 1 on h<strong>in</strong>g terrace, central, hong kong │ tel : +852 2523 6818 │ fax : +852 2524 1428 │ htttp://www.fccihk.com
<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Olivier LEVY<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Dragon <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
Olivier Levy – Dragon <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a Operations: has over 20 years <strong>of</strong> operational supply<br />
cha<strong>in</strong> and procurement experience <strong>in</strong> several <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
companies.<br />
He started his career <strong>in</strong> production at St Goba<strong>in</strong>, spent several<br />
years <strong>in</strong> the procurement practice <strong>of</strong> Booz Allen <strong>in</strong> Paris and<br />
then <strong>to</strong>ok procurement leadership positions at Sagem and<br />
Bachy-Solétanche <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>.<br />
Olivier is graduated from the two most prestigious<br />
universities <strong>in</strong> France: Ecole Polytechnique and<br />
Ecole Nationals Superieure des M<strong>in</strong>es de Paris<br />
Mr. Leroy received his college education <strong>in</strong> France. He was<br />
educated at Ecole Centrale de Lyon, a prestigious school <strong>of</strong><br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, and Ecole de Management de Lyon, a lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Management school.<br />
Darrell Doren<br />
Global Compliance Manager<br />
Avery Dennison<br />
Darrell Doren has been the Global Compliance Manager at<br />
Avery Dennison s<strong>in</strong>ce 2009.<br />
From 1990-93, he worked as Inven<strong>to</strong>ry Control Specialist -<br />
South Pole at Antarctic Support Associates.<br />
Between 1994-97, he worked for Alliance Resource as Group<br />
Operations Manager, and from 1997-1998, he was Inbound<br />
Logistics Coord<strong>in</strong>a<strong>to</strong>r at AmeriServe.<br />
From 2000-2009, he worked for Ford Mo<strong>to</strong>r Company as<br />
Consumer Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Group Buyer, Manager, Purchas<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Social Responsibility and Supply Cha<strong>in</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Manager<br />
respectively.<br />
Mr. Doren obta<strong>in</strong>ed a MBA with a specialty <strong>in</strong> International<br />
Operations Management & Mandar<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>ese from Thunderbird<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Global Management, and <strong>in</strong> 1999, he attended Beij<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Language and Culture University for Mandar<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>ese.<br />
21/f, on h<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g, 1 on h<strong>in</strong>g terrace, central, hong kong │ tel : +852 2523 6818 │ fax : +852 2524 1428 │ htttp://www.fccihk.com
<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
L<strong>in</strong>dsay BIRLEY<br />
Senior Vice President – Sales<br />
<strong>Asia</strong> Pacific, Eastern Europe,<br />
Middle East & AFrica<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>phe ROUSSEL<br />
Global Non-Food <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> & Logistics CEO -<br />
Tesco<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>phe Roussel has more than 20 years <strong>of</strong> supply cha<strong>in</strong>,<br />
direct procurement and logistics expertise <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>p-tier retailers<br />
such as Tesco, Carrefour and Sa<strong>in</strong>sbury’s.<br />
His turnaround capability is highlighted by his accomplishments<br />
as Global <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> & Logistics CEO <strong>of</strong> Tesco, where he led a<br />
small branch <strong>of</strong> the bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>to</strong> become one <strong>of</strong> the key<br />
strategic units, giv<strong>in</strong>g the Group a competitive advantage <strong>to</strong> its<br />
products differentiation, brands strategy and pr<strong>of</strong>itability <strong>in</strong> more<br />
than 10 countries as different as the U.K., Poland, or Korea.<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>phe Roussel’s exceptional track record <strong>of</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
improvement is based on his philosophy <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal enterprise<br />
engagement <strong>in</strong> change and performance excellence. He is<br />
known for his ability <strong>to</strong> quickly identify and diagnose growth<br />
impediments that go far beyond sourc<strong>in</strong>g and logistics, work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with companies <strong>to</strong> ref<strong>in</strong>e their organizational structure, product<br />
l<strong>in</strong>es, supply cha<strong>in</strong> channels and market position.<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>phe received his Pre-doc<strong>to</strong>ral research <strong>in</strong> International<br />
Affairs and Master’s Degree <strong>in</strong> International Economics from<br />
the Sorbonne University <strong>of</strong> Paris-France, before liv<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g strong connections with bus<strong>in</strong>ess communities <strong>in</strong><br />
various countries such as Ch<strong>in</strong>a, Italy, France, U.K. and Hong<br />
Kong where he resides for more than 15 years<br />
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<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Ian SPAUDLING<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
INFACT Global Partners<br />
Ian Spauld<strong>in</strong>g is the Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> INFACT Global<br />
Partners, an <strong>in</strong>dependent management consult<strong>in</strong>g company on<br />
fac<strong>to</strong>ry operations and labor and environmental compliance<br />
issues. In addition <strong>to</strong> his role with INFACT, Mr. Spauld<strong>in</strong>g<br />
regularly consults with US and European companies and their<br />
key suppliers on how they can better achieve social and<br />
environmental compliance.<br />
Prior <strong>to</strong> form<strong>in</strong>g INFACT, Mr. Spauld<strong>in</strong>g was the Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong><br />
Global Compliance for Sears Hold<strong>in</strong>gs Corporation (parent<br />
company <strong>of</strong> Sears, Kmart, Lands End and Sears Canada). Mr.<br />
Spauld<strong>in</strong>g developed and led Sears’ labor compliance efforts<br />
globally for<br />
more than 6000 fac<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>in</strong> 43 different sourc<strong>in</strong>g countries.<br />
Through his work at Sears, Mr. Spauld<strong>in</strong>g is known <strong>in</strong> the field<br />
<strong>of</strong> Corporate Social Responsibility as a lead<strong>in</strong>g proponent <strong>of</strong><br />
transparency and cont<strong>in</strong>uous improvement.<br />
Previous work for Mr. Spauld<strong>in</strong>g has also <strong>in</strong>cluded work<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
BSR as the Senior Program Manager for Bus<strong>in</strong>ess and Human<br />
Rights and as a Consultant <strong>in</strong> KPMG’s Integrity Management<br />
Services<br />
Division.<br />
Mr. Spauld<strong>in</strong>g has a Masters Degree from Yale and a<br />
Bachelors Degree from American University.<br />
Mr. Raymond TAN<br />
Luen Thai International Group Limited<br />
Yuen Thai Industrial Company<br />
TAN Cho Lung, Raymond, is the President <strong>of</strong> Luen Thai<br />
International Group Limited and the Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Luen<br />
Thai Hold<strong>in</strong>gs Limited board. Mr. Tan is also the President <strong>of</strong><br />
Yuen Thai Industrial Company Limited, a jo<strong>in</strong>t venture operation<br />
with Yue Yuen.<br />
Mr. Tan jo<strong>in</strong>ed the Group <strong>in</strong> 1989 and has over 27 years <strong>of</strong><br />
experience <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry. Mr. Tan was the recipient <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Young Industrialist Award <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and the DHL/SCMP<br />
Owner-Opera<strong>to</strong>r award for 2003. Mr. Tan graduated with a<br />
Bachelor’s degree <strong>in</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Adm<strong>in</strong>istration from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Guam.<br />
Mr. Tan oversees the group’s strategic direction and is directly<br />
manag<strong>in</strong>g the group’s IT division and five <strong>of</strong> the strategic<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess units (SBUs) – adidas, Coach, Polo, Targus and<br />
Uniqlo. Mr. Tan is a firm believer <strong>in</strong> Lean and devoted <strong>to</strong><br />
promote Green and Charity programs throughout the<br />
organization.<br />
Mr. Tan is also the founder <strong>of</strong> the Chelsea Foundation (Hong<br />
Kong).<br />
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<strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Asia</strong>, <strong>what</strong> <strong>alternatives</strong> <strong>to</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a?<br />
Wednesday, May 11 th , 2011<br />
Novotel Century Hong Kong<br />
238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong<br />
Glenda WEE<br />
Senior Vice President, Global <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
Redcats <strong>Asia</strong> Limited<br />
Glenda WEE is Senior Vice President - Global <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
February 2006 is responsible for the global sourc<strong>in</strong>g strategy <strong>of</strong><br />
the Redcats Group as well as the development <strong>of</strong> the brands<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
She started her career as a buyer for the Metro Pte Ltd cha<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
department s<strong>to</strong>res <strong>in</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gapore. She moved <strong>to</strong> Hong Kong <strong>in</strong><br />
1993 as Area Direc<strong>to</strong>r for Walt Disney Company Ltd, and later<br />
as Regional Direc<strong>to</strong>r for Apparel and Accessories. In 2000, she<br />
jo<strong>in</strong>ed Levi Strauss as Senior Direc<strong>to</strong>r - <strong>Sourc<strong>in</strong>g</strong> North <strong>Asia</strong>.<br />
Glenda WEE graduated from the University <strong>of</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gapore and a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Market<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Brian whitters<br />
Supply Cha<strong>in</strong> Solutions Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services<br />
Brian Whitters is the Supply Cha<strong>in</strong> Solutions Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Bureau<br />
Veritas Consumer Products Services. Prior <strong>to</strong> this he was the<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Auch<strong>in</strong>glen Consultants Ltd.<br />
He received a B A (Hons) from Manchester Metropolitan<br />
University.<br />
He has been active <strong>in</strong> the area <strong>of</strong> Supply Cha<strong>in</strong> and Corporate<br />
Social Responsibility for over 15 years, hav<strong>in</strong>g been resident <strong>in</strong><br />
the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea, Thailand, Ch<strong>in</strong>a and Hong Kong.<br />
He has also lectured at the University <strong>of</strong> St Andrews and<br />
Glasgow Caledonian University.<br />
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