The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to a special lunch seminar on March 10th, designed to bring together HR professionals for debate over the issues facing the automotive and auto-components sector.
Chinese companies have been making increasing inroads into the automotive market, both on domestic and foreign turfs. The have become increasingly competitive not only in the sophistication of their products, assisted by several overseas acquisitions, but also their ability to pull in some of the top talents in the industry.
With foreign players bound by the 50% joint-venture rules tying them to Chinese enterprises, the sector remains one of the most heavily protected and regulated in the country, despite the increasing aggression of Chinese state-owned players in the market. As such, European car companies must remain especially shrewd in securing the right talents to ensure that their products are as competitive as possible.
This event will be exploring a range of topics, including:
How are European car manufacturers responding to China's increasing position in the international car market, from a HR standpoint? How do HR departments cope with take-overs from Chinese players, such as has been seen with Volvo and MG-Rover? How does China compare in terms of its talent pool of skilled labourers and managers with industrial savvy? What are some of the best practices in coping with such challenges in talent supply and demand?
Speakers
Opening Presentation: Bernd Pichler, Managing Director Commercial, Volkswagen (China) Import Co.,Ltd
Panel Discussion: Challenges with Recruiting and Developing Talent for the Automotive Sector in China
Participants:
- John Jullens, Director, Booz & Company (Shanghai) Ltd.
- Paul Choo, Regional HR Director Asia, Bekaert
- Angelo Puglisi, HR Head Asia Region, Fiat Powertrain Technologies
Panel Moderator: Dan Zhu, Managing Partner, SRC (and EUCCC HR Forum Vice Chair)
Agenda
12.00 - 12.45: Registration and Buffet Lunch
12.45 - 13.15: Introduction and Presentation
13.15 - 14.00: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Terms and Conditions
To register for this event please register online by 18:00pm Tuesday 8th March. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at sgoodfellow@euccc.com.cn.
Please note that registration starts at 12:00 and the seminar starts at 12:30. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.
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