The European Union Chamber Of Commerce in China
Joint Automotive and Auto-Components Working Groups Meeting (Beijing and Shanghai) (Video Conference)
Date: 16 September 2011, 09:00 - 11:00
Venues:
European Chamber Shanghai Office: 333 Huai Hai Middle Road, Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza (22nd floor).
European Chamber Beijing Office: C-411A Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Dear Member,
The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the next Joint Automotive and Auto-Components Working Groups Meeting, which will be held on 16th September 2011 from 9:00-11:00am at the European Chamber Beijing and Shanghai offices (see the addresses above).
At the meeting we will have the pleasure to have Mr. Jan Borgonjon and Mr. Simon Zhang from InterChina Consulting to enlighten members of trends and developments in the Electric Vehicle and New Energy Vehicle sectors based on their first-hand experience on both the policy, and commercial sides as well as their implications on Foreign-Invested Enterprises in the auto industry in China.
Tentative Agenda:
1. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Auto-Components Working Group in Shanghai
2. Presentation on the “Electric Vehicle and New Energy Vehicle Sectors” by Mr. Jan Borgonjon and Mr. Simon Zhang from InterChina Consulting.
3. 2011-2012 Lobby Planning
4. Update on the on-going EU – China Automotive Industry Dialogue
5. Any Other Business
Please register your attendance with Ms. Mariana Li, mli@europeanchamber.com.cn by COB Thursday 15th September, indicating whether you will be attending in Beijing or Shanghai.
As you may know, the Chair and Vice-Chair play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, which includes a leadership role in communicating key messages to the Chinese and European Government, and steering the Working Group meetings and events. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice-Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts that has the time and willingness to support the group. Previous participation in the Working Group is also highly valued (a general job description is attached).
Currently, Mr. Stefan Sack (Comau) is a candidate for Chair, and Mr. Jens Bendler (Benteler) is a candidate for Vice-Chair for the Auto-Components Working Group in Shanghai.
You are welcome if you would be interested in running for the positions of Chair or Vice-Chair and kindly requested to inform me by 12th September 2011, COB.
Please see the Roles and Responsibilities of WG Chairs and Vice Chairs
For any further information about the Beijing Automotive and Auto-Components Working Groups or the European Chamber in general, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Yi Liu at 010 6462 2066 ext. 24 or yliu@europeanchamber.com.cn
For any further information about the Shanghai Auto-Components Working Group or the European Chamber in general, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Onur Yalcintas at 021 6385 2023 ext. 122 or oyalcintas@europeanchamber.com.cn