Mr. Prasad S DESHPANDE
(INDIAN and FRENCH RESIDENT) - FounderMaster of Socio-Economics fromUniversity of Lille 1in 2002, he started he career with France India Trade Company based in Lille to promote business relations and tie-ups between French and Indian companies in diversified sectors. In 2004 he was selected as Consultant at The Consul of EU Chamber of Commerce in India and was promoted to Chief Consultant in the same year, during his tenure he managed projects and business tie-ups in different sectors between Europe and India. He promoted 3 major Asia Invest Projects funded by European Commission and also organized India Pavilion Project in 2006 in the City of Arras in France which was a joint set-up of Indian companies in several sectors, this was the first ever project on India done in France. The same year He was invited by the committee of Lille 3000 hosting Indian culture and Economic event to demonstrate Into-French culture and similarities along with the Mayor of Lille, The Indian Ambassador in France and other major personalities of France. He was also Secretary General at Indo-Belgium- Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Resident Director of France of Europe India Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Advisor to the President of FINSB and represented French, European and Indian Schools to develop academic exchanges.
MR. MARC EDEL
FRENCHWorked as Director of WTC of Lille-Arras and at CCI - International ‘Head- Agro Section’ of North France for 17 years. Creator of ‘LeadExport Trophy’ for the champion companies of Northern France. Commercial Director for Wauquiez Shipyards to develop International distribution of pleasure yacht. Headed for ‘Netwin’ European program supported by European Commission. He is visiting faculty for International Business in top schools of France such as EDHEC and Ecole Centrale de Lille
MS. OLIVIA CALVET
FRENCHWorked as Senior Trade Officer at International Department of Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry guiding French companies willing to do business with India and previously to Japan, South Korea and South East Asia. Import Export advisor for SCHISEIDO - France for importing skincare products from USA, Japan and Europe. Communication Director for SCHISEIDO - Europe for International brand development and awareness. Has also worked to identify products to place the French prestigious store ‘Gallery la Fayette’.
MR. PIERRE-JEAN BONNAT
FRENCHPierre-Jean Bonnat is specialized on Asian issues. After 10 years spent at general management level for SODEXHO-ALLIANCE and Villeroy&Boch, he specialises in 1993 on the Indian market, first working with the Indian Ministry of Textile as General Agent and then accompanying French companies in their development with India. Acting as Joint Secretary General for France of the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) from 2002 to 2008, he now advises companies on their projects with India. He is also a lecturer in geopolitics of Asia at ISCID (Université de la Côte d'Opale, Dunkirk) and collaborates in trading projects with China.
MR. JEAN - YVES ROPERT
FRENCHHas been working for 18 years in financial press, after having opened the South France Regional Office of the Financial Times. Since 2005, he is the Regional manager of L'Agefi (French Financial press Group). Since 1993, he is Lecturer at Lyon Universities (Lyon 2 & Lyon3) in "Advertising & Communication" and "Financial Communication and Communication Law". His company, General Regie, advise societies since 1995 (translations, financial reports, legal reports, international development, etc.) and he collaborates to several financial & industrial publications as a journalist.
MR. JEAN-LUC SEGARD
FRENCHFounded France India Trade and was the first French person to introduce Indian IT sector in north of France in late 90s. Has actively worked with Auchan International purchase departments and has represented French and Indian companies in various field such as Tourism, IT, Agro, Textiles ,etc. Has been twice President of Golf Association of Private clubs of Northern France.
MS. NELLY LE GALL
FRENCHDirector of EUROPEAN CATERING CONSULTANCY, developing business between India and Europe in the hospitality and catering management. She built my expertise in high standard hotels in London and Paris over the last 30 years. Recently she has carried an extensive research and contacts in this sector working in close contact with Tourism ministires officials by recently launching a multi-cuisine Indian restaurant in Paris.
MS. MARTA WIATROSZAK
POLISHLawyer, licensed tax advisor, experienced business consultant with a 5 years practice in global consulting company from the big four. As business and social contacts with Indians intensified, she decided not only to include them in her practice, but to focus on Indo - Polish - European relations entirely: "Bridging India and Poland - Europe, joining people, their ideas and assisting them to prosper - it is not work; it is a dream come true". She is a Resident Director of the Europe India Chamber of Commerce for Poland.
MR. PIYUSH MITTAL
POLISHIs a businessman who, first, came to Poland to study. He started his first business in Poland under the rigid control of the communist economy. He grew together with the development of the free market in Poland and has a first - hand experience of the hardships of transition. In addition to his experience as an entrepreneur - import and export between India and Poland, event management, support for Indian undertakings in Poland - he is a founder and President of the Indo - Polish Integration DDSociety.
MR. LARRY D'SOUZA
INDIANHas 30 years of experience of which for last 14 years, he was the Executive Director of Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He has also worked with two Export Promotion Councils. He is now having a large contacts base in the Indian Industry. Today, he is the Head of Indo-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
MR. PRATIK DESHPANDE
INDIANPratik Deshpande is a successful & established professional in the field of civil engineering. He has worked for major Indian infrastructure projects in challenging & dynamic environment. With Post Graduation in construction management, his expertise in cost control, project management and other aspects of infrastructure industry is immeasurable. He has worked with major international construction firms and has technical knowhow of implementing difficult construction projects while minimizing the financial risks and optimizing the savings while delivering timely completion of projects. His experience has resulted in vendor development throughout the Asian subcontinent. He has worked in milestone projects viz. Delhi Metro, Mumbai - Nagpur Super Communication Expressway, Port Blair Airport, CBI Headquarters and Pune Metro. Currently working for redevlopment of Kuwait City, Lusaka (Zambia), Ghana Port project, Mizambique Road Project and other projects In African Countries.
MR. AJAY GUPTA
LEGAL ADVISOR
Ajay Gupta is a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in representing clients in litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution at Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, District Courts, NCDRC etc. He has earned his LL.B. from Delhi University, India. He has also completed his P.G. Diploma in Corporate Law & Management from the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. Ajay Gupta has represented Indian and international clients including several large to mid-size Indian businesses. He has been engaged by several Indian and International clients for giving legal opinion with respect to the compliance of Indian Law and also to deal with complex cases. He has extensive experience in Drafting, Arguing and dealing with Corporate cases, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) cases, Commercial disputes, Civil Suits, Consumer cases. Deals in Filing registration and prosecution of patents, trademarks, copyrights etc. Deals in drafting Agreements, joint ventures and legal documentation etc.
Some of the international cases - Dealt with Export Import Bank of United States and PNC Bank, National Association on behalf of an Indian Company. Looking after the case of Canara Bank (Earlier Syndicate Bank), London Branch. Looked after the cases of Monsanto India Limited, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company, an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation.
Ajay Gupta has been elected General Secretary of the Law Students Union during his LL.B. at Delhi University.
MR HEMANK DESHPANDE
INDIANCharted Accountant by profession, he is experienced in the areas of Auditing, Taxation, Corporate and Personal Services, Business and Management Consulting Services; Valuations, inspections, Investigations etc. His firm S.S.D. Co is in existence since last 40 years providing consulting, brainstorm development and expansion of ideas for the business houses along with market research to create a sustainable and profitable plans. He has done Joint Ventures and advisory to EU companies to enter vast markets of India. Some references are from France HSE Solutions, Aufrey Digital Solutions and Counterpoise, from Finland Maillefer Extrusions, Kati Group and from UK SSY the world’s largest ship broker.
MRS. GAURI CHAUDHARI
INDIANIn past 25 years Gauri has been associated with healthcare industry in various capacities. She has handled assignments in Marketing, Advertising and Brand building with India’s top 20 healthcare companies including Glaxo SmithKline, Cipla, Abbott, Pfizer, Dr. Reddy’s, Johnson and Johnson, Zydus, and MerckGauri has been associated with different genres of healthcare brands such as prescription medicine , OTC , Medical device as well as Hospital. In prescription medicine category she handled India’s most celebrated brands including Digene, Brufen, Augmentin, Omez and many other flagship brands of the industry. She has worked on OTC brands such as Calcium Sandoz and Seven Seas. Gauri has actively contributed to the successful Rx to OTC switch of Digene and PediaSure. Gauri has worked on Medical devices like diabetes testing device, Surgical brands like Vicryl sutures and Hospitals like Jaslok Hospital. On healthcare digital brands she has developed mobile applications for orthopedic doctors and dermatologists for Indian association of Orthopedics and Indian association of dermatologists respectively.
MR. YASH DOMUN
MAURITIANDigital Entrepreneur, heading ventures in Mauritius, England, France and India and with global expansion plans, specilised in utility applications and SaaS solutions. He has extensive hands-on experience in overcoming barriers in setting-up businesses in foreign countries, managing and coordinating several international and remote teams and analysing cultural and social trends to develop and market innovative solutions through mobile technology. Prior to this, Yash spent 8 years managing academic and professional training programs as an independant consultant for British and French institutions, that he marketed both locally and overseas.
MR RAJ
INDIANHaving an engineering background in Electronics-Telecommunication and IT professional headquartered at Mumbai (India) is a visionary believes in Digital Technology and its impact on the ecosystem.He works in latest technologies and provides solutions in various domains such as E-commerce,Tours and Travels, ERP, Website Design and Development, Custom Software Solution, Mobile Application Development. He has delivered projects various parts of India and internationally in USA, Saudi Arabia, France, Sweden and Australia.