International Business
HomeSmart Exporter's Global Customs and Trade Compliance ForumScottish Development International is delighted to invite Aberdeen-based companies to their Global Customs and Trade Compliance Forum on February 7 2012 (click here for details). This forum, funded through Smart Exporter, is aimed at Scottish companies who are trading internationally, from new to experienced exporters, who need to understand the fundamentals of customs and trade compliance across the world and how it will affect their businesses. ************** Success in Brazil workshopsThe Success in Brazil workshops consist of five modules and are tailored around key opportunities arising from Brazil’s rapidly developing Oil & Gas industry. In the present turbulent economic times in Europe, this is an ideal opportunity to prepare your company’s case for entry into the emerging giant, which is Brazil. The workshops, supported by Petrobras, will be delivered by a team with hands-on experience of Brazil, and who advise companies how to enter this market. ************** UK and Mexico: Opportunities in EnergyIn the last few weeks there have been several announcements of new investment projects in Mexico’s oil and gas industry. These announcements follow the enactment of long awaited reforms that considerably increase the opportunities for foreign companies to work in Mexico’s energy sector. ************** Thinking about going back to Libya?The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry is willing to assist UK companies to benefit from Malta as their geographical platform into the lucrative Libyan market. Events in the UKStrategy Briefing: "Africa's Future" London, February 9 2012 International Trade Lunch 'n' Learn - The British Offset Office - Supporting joint ventures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Oil & Gas Outlook North Sea 2012 LC Africa Offshore 2012 Summit and Award Events abroadSuccess in Brazil workshops Aberdeen, February/March 2012 International Petroleum Week 2012 Nigeria Oil and Gas Africa Energy Indaba East Mediterranean and North African Gas Forum Artic Region Oil & Gas conference 5th International Operations Excellence Conference 6th Africa Economic Forum Oil & Gas Africa 2012 Sustainable Energy - supply chain Conference 3rd East Africa Oil, Gas and Energy Week 2012 15th Africa OilGasMineTrade and Finance Vietnam International Medipharm ExpoVietnam International Medipharm Expo 5th Annual Sub-Saharan Africa Oil & Gas Conference Waitex, the West African International Trade Exhibition for Retail Products 4th Africa Gas-LNG 5th Nigeria Upstream Conference Wampoc 2012 - 10th West African International Mining and Power Exhibition 2nd annual Solar South Africa Conference & Exhibition Trade missionsMexico January 30 - February 3 2012 Angola February 19-25 2012 South Africa/ Mozambique March 25-31 Uganda / Tanzania May 20-26 Please contact abc@agcc.co.uk for more information Contact usIf you are ready to export or want to expand your global markets our experienced business executives can provide advice, guidance and information on the many aspects of international business. This can range from country intelligence, trade sectors, law and fiscal regimes, socio-economic conditions, business culture and much more. We provide flexible support designed to be specifically tailored to your needs and have advised both large multi-nationals and small companies across a range of industry sectors. Our extensive networks both in the UK and in Africa allow us to draw upon a wide range of expertise to assist in providing your company with Africa trade support. Our comprehensive databases and co-operation with other support organisations locally, nationally and internationally enable our international trade department to tap into many resources and respond quickly to your requirements. We aim to promote and protect our members' business interests through professional and expert advice on your international trade activities. Our services are delivered with strict confidentiality and our clients can remain anonymous when making exploratory approaches to other companies on their behalf. Our team can also be commissioned at competitive rates to perform bespoke projects such as the development of export strategies, production of export business plans, sales and marketing support and business development. Market research can be performed either in the form of desk research or in-market research. We can provide information on public sector programmes that offer practical and financial assistance. Jon Woodwards International Business Director t: +44 (0)1224 343920 f: +44 (0)1224 343999 e: jon.woodwards@agcc.co.uk Jon Woodwards has over 30 years international oil and gas experience. He has travelled widely and had numerous foreign postings. Although originally qualified as a geologist, Jon has spent most of his working life in the wells and petroleum engineering sector. He has worked in engineering, business development and commercial roles both in the operator and service contractor communities and also as an independent business manager. Julien Masse International Business Executive t: +44 (0)1224 343928 f: +44 (0)1224 343999 e: julien.masse@agcc.co.uk Julien Masse holds a Degree from the School of Communication and Marketing in Paris and a Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management from the Robert Gordon University. He is fluent in French, English, Spanish and Romanian and is an accomplished researcher. Additional roles are to plan and manage all aspects of the International Trade department's events and trade missions, maintain its information databases and website and liaise with members and clients on international business matters. Jim Smith Oil and Gas Advisor to Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce t: +44 (0)1224 343918 f: +44 (0)1224 343999 e: jim.smith@agcc.co.uk Jim holds a Hons. BA degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Business Administration and with over 30 years oil and gas industry experience both in the North Sea and Internationally assists the Chamber and the international business team deliver their range of consultancy and export related services. |
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