Monday January 23, 2012 at 11:30 AM
to
Monday January 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM
11h30 Arrival / Welcome refreshments
12h00 Welcome address by David Roney,
President CSCC
12h15 Arab Spring Panel
¦ Réjean Appleby, CEO of ABB Morocco and Tunisia
¦ Samir Brikho, CEO of AMEC
¦ Sami Zerelli, CEO of Roche North and West Africa
13h00 Lunch
13h30 Q & A - followed by dessert
Participation fees include welcome cocktail, 3-course meal, a glass of wine, mineral water and coffee.
Payment made in advance through Paypal or CASH-only at the venue.
The Canadian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce takes great pleasure in inviting you and your guests to
our upcoming multi-chamber luncheon conference in association with the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and the Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The luncheon will feature a panel discussion on the theme of:
“Business Opportunities in the Wake of the Arab Spring”
Presentations by expert panellists including:
Mr. Réjean Appleby
CEO of ABB Morocco and Tunisia
ABB career spanning over 35 years and held senior
positions in Canada, United States, Africa, Saudia Arabia,
Russia and Switzerland. Mr. Appleby brings insight from
over 20 years of business exposure in the Arab world.
online professional profile
Mr. Samir Brikho
CEO of AMEC
Amassed over 30 years' experience in senior management
positions in numerous multinational organizations including
Asea, ABB Power Generation and Alstom Kraftweke.
Mr. Brikho has been CEO of AMEC since 2006 and
was appointed UK Business Ambassador by
PM Brown and PM Cameron.
online professional profile
Mr. Sami Zerelli
CEO of Roche North and West Africa
Over 20 years in managerial roles with Roche throughout
North Africa, Chairman of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce
in Morocco and vice-president of the Pharma Industry
Association "Maroc Innovation Santé".
online professional profile
Panel discussion moderated by:
David Roney, President of the CSCC
The Arab Spring is having profound political, economic and social consequences across Arab countries and the world. Our panel will address the economic impact of this upheaval and obstacles for stability and prosperity. The discussion will also explore how businesses can be agents for positive change by confronting current challenges and transforming them into commercial opportunities.
To register please complete our online registration form. Registration closes at noon on January 19th, 2012. A no-show charge will apply for any cancellations received after registration has closed.
Should you have any questions regarding the event details or the registration process do not hesitate to contact me.
Looking forward to seeing many of you next month,
Tina Debos