Pierre W.
Managing Director of FDI promotion for the USA and Canada @ Business France, head of the Chicago office
- Role
- France Investment Managing Director for Usa and Canada, and Head of the Chicago Office at Business France
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pierre W.
I am currently leading the Choose France department for Business France North America. My team\'s mission is to make American and Canadian companies successful in France. Every year, we help more than 500 North America businesses understand opportunities, find partners and grow sustainably in Europe.Before moving to Chicago, I founded the ecommerce business line within Business France, overseeing a team of 15 spanning product development, sales, and operations. This role honed my abilities in digital solutions and reinforced my consulting acumen. We successfully established a robust online presence, delivering above target resultats and a growing clientele.I excel in developing global strategic initiatives and possess strong intercultural skills. My approach is to bring diverse perspectives to the team, foster innovation and new ideas while focusing on targets and delivery.
Experience
France Investment Managing Director for Usa and Canada, and Head of the Chicago Office
Sep 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Lead efforts to attract U.S. and Canadian companies to set up or expand operations in France (main role)- Help French firms looking to partner or expand in the U.S. and Canada- Coordinate the regional Business France team covering the Midwest U.S- Represent France at economic forums, trade shows, and business delegations.
Skills
- Change Management
- Chinese
- Teamwork
- Intercultural Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Consulting
- Strategy
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