The Banking & Securities Working Group will hold Chair elections on March 30. 

The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leading role in the drafting of the annual Position Paper, in communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities, and in steering activities of the Working Group. The ideal Chair and Vice Chair is a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group for 12 months. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential. Before applying for the position of Chair or Vice Chair, we recommend that you obtain approval from your company.

The maximum duration of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson position is three consecutive years. Only candidates who are physically based in China are eligible to run for Chair or Vice Chair positions.

The Banking & Securities Working Group is going to elect one Chair and two Vice Chairs (one in Beijing and one in Shanghai).

Agenda

• 16:00-16:10 Opening Remarks and Introduction
• 16:10-16:40 Presentation of Chair Candidates
• 16:40-16:50 Voting
• 16:50-17:00 Announcement of results and closing statements

If you are interested in running for Chair or Vice Chair, please submit the following information to pgalvez@europeanchamber.com.cn before Monday, 16th March, COB:

• Short resume/CV
• Motivation letter on why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair, including:
• • Why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair
  • How your background and experience match the role
  • The goals you have for the Banking & Securities working group over the following 12 months
  • How you intend to utilize or share professional resources for the benefit of the Working Group

Speakers

Mr. Peter Ling-Vannerus

States' Representative, European Chamber; Chief Representative, SEB, Beijing

Mr. Peter Ling-Vannerus

States' Representative, European Chamber; Chief Representative, SEB, Beijing

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Peter Ling-Vannerus is responsible for developing and managing the Bank’s Business in Northern China, as well as monitoring the political and economic development of China for SEB. He studied at INSEAD and Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Mr. Thilo Zimmermann

General Manager, SEB Shanghai Branch and National Chair of the European Chamber's Banking & Securities Working Group

Mr. Thilo Zimmermann

General Manager, SEB Shanghai Branch and National Chair of the European Chamber's Banking & Securities Working Group

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Thilo Zimmermann is the General Manager of SEB Shanghai Branch since January 2019. SEB is a leading Nordic financial services group with a strong belief that entrepreneurial minds and innovative companies are key in creating a better world. Zimmermann joined SEB eighteen years ago and has wide experience in heading different teams within the bank.

Prior to that, Zimmermann worked at ING and Deutsche Bank back in Germany. Thilo speaks German, English, French and some Mandarin.

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