European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

[Online] HR Working Group 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and PP Discussion

Date: Tuesday 28^th March, 16:30 to 18:00 pm.

Venue: SH Office and online (Zoom)

To register for the meeting, email Daniel Huang gz.research@europeanchamber.com.cn 

Deadline for Chair/Vice Chair Candidates’ materials submission: Friday 17^th March COB

Dear Members,

The HR Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Tuesday 28^th March, 16:30 to 18:00 am at the European Chamber Shanghai office and online via Zoom.

The first part of this meeting will consist of a sharing by Ms Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group regarding the review of the working group activities in 2022.

The second part of this meeting will consist of the 2022-2023 Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion. Candidates running for the elections will introduce themselves and their goals for the HR Working Group over the next 12 months. Only HR WG members who have their registration confirmed for this meeting will have the right to vote in person or online, with one vote per company.

Tentative Agenda:

Part 1

• 16:30 - 16:35 Opening Remarks from Ms Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group
• 16:35 - 16:50 Review of the HR working group activities in 2022 shared by Ms Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group 

Part 2

• 16:50 - 17:30 Chairs Elections and Candidate Speeches
• 17:30 - 18:00 2023-2024 HR Position Paper and Work Plan Discussion

Working Group members interested in running for this year’s Chair elections, should take notice of the following:

Roles and Responsibilities

The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities and steering Working Group meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chairs are a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential.

The maximum duration of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of a Group is three consecutive years. Candidates are only eligible for Chair or Vice Chair positions if he/she is physically based in China. The HR Working Group is going to elect one Chairperson and three Vice-Chairpersons (in the Shanghai and South China chapters).

If you are interested in running for Chair or Vice Chair, please read the attached Starter Kit for Chairs and submit the following information to Daniel Huang gz.research@europeanchamber.com.cn before Friday 17^th March  COB:

· Short resume/CV and photo

· 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 HR working group over the following 12 months;

- how you intend to utilise or share professional resources for the benefit of the Working Group;

- whether you hold a position in another Chamber or industry association.

Feel free to reach out should you have any questions. Thank you. 

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