Newsletter - April 2007

Frankfurt Conference – 17 to 19 June

I am delighted to report that the Keynote Speech entitled “Germany: Succeeding Together” will be given by Martin Schuetz, Managing Director of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Frankfurt, and I take the opportunity to thank the Bank for their tremendous support.

Registrations are being received in good numbers for the Conference, which will also feature-:

• FCIB’s Unique Questions & Answer Session on the Key International Credit Issues of the Day
• Global Portfolio Credit Risk Analysis Workshop
• Comparative Business Practice in Eastern Europe & Western Free Trade Markets
• East Meets West – A Credit Management Perspective
• A Trade Finance Forum on the Benefits of a Bilateral Structure in Guarantee & Multi-Bank Platform Technology

Why not join your peers at this outstanding event? Full details and Conference & Hotel registration may be found on http://www.fcibglobal.com/events/intl124/intl124_index.shtml.

For Your Diary

The Next International Credit Management AND Foreign Exchange Management Courses Commence On 20 May AND 3 June respectively. FCIB commends these educational offerings to you, your team members and colleagues. Full registration details may be found on: -
http://vu.msu.edu/preview/fcib001/  AND http://www.fcibglobal.com/events/FX_Course.html    

Credit Up North Conference – Manchester, UK – 6 & 7 November
I have been invited to speak at this Conference. For any member interested in the event full details may be found on http://www.creditupnorth.com/. Further information will accompany future Newsletters as the Conference approaches.

Training Seminar on Forensic Cash Flow Analysis
23 & 24 April – London
There is still time to register for this Workshop facilitated by European Advisory Councillor Ron Wells of Chevron. Full details may be found on http://www.gtreview.com/events/event_detail.php?List_ID=83.

Looking For New Staff - Can Anyone Help A Member In Dubai?
An experienced International Credit Manager and FCIB member – an Australian national - is looking for a new role in Dubai or even outside the United Arab Emirates. I have their CV available for any prospective employer who would like to view it.

FCIB warmly welcomes these new member companies

New Members
NCO Group, UK
Andrew Simpson
Head of Strategic Development
Email: andrew.simpson@ncoeurope.com
Telephone: 00 44 7841 851 352
Facsimile: 00 44 1772 765 163

Shell Chemicals Europe B.V., The Netherlands
Chris Roeland
Credit Accountant
Email: chris.roeland@shell.com
Telephone: 00 31 10 231 7153
Facsimile: 00 31 10 231 7154

Atradius Collections, The Netherlands
Raymond van der Loos
Managing Director
Email: Raymond.van.der.loos@atradius.com
Telephone: 00 31 20 5539111
Facsimile: 00 31 20 5532212

Atradius Collections, The Netherlands
Sanja Lucardie
Marketing Manager
Email: Sanja.lucardie@atradius.com
Telephone/Facsimile: as per Raymond van der Loos

Gambro EMEA Sales, Belgium
Kennet Larsson
Chief Financial Officer
Email: kennet.larsson@gambro.com
Telephone: 00 32 2711 2126
Facsimile: 00 32 2711 2195

Kemira Water Solutions B.V., The Netherlands
Harold Nelson
Senior Credit Controller
Email: harold.nelson@kemira.com
Telephone: 00 31 181 295 463
Facsimile: 00 31 181 295 566

Membership Changes

Larox Oyj, Finland
New representative: Jari Kahkonen
Group Treasurer jari.kahkonen@larox.fi

Perkin Elmer LAS, Belgium
New representative: Francois Nassogne
Credit Manager Northern Europe
Email: francois.nassogne@perkinelmer.com
Telephone: 00 32 2 719 8016
Facsimile: 00 32 2 719 6002

International Flavors & Fragrances, The Netherlands
New representative – replacing Antonio Van Lomwel – Rene van Mil
EMEA Credit Manager
Email: rene.van.mil@iff.com

ABN AMRO Bank NV, UK
New representative: Louis Robinson
Corporate Director,
9th Floor,
250 Bishopsgate,
London EC2M 4AA
Email: louis.robinson@uk.abnamro.com
Telephone: 00 44 207 678 8000

Solutia Europe SA/NV, Belgium
Replacing Solutia Italy Srl
New representative: Carmelina Panarisi
Credit Manager, Southern Europe & Middle East
Parc Scientifique Fleming,
Rue Laid Burniat 3,
B-1348 Louvain-La-Neuve-Sud
Email: ccpana@solutia.com
Telephone: 00 32 10 48 14 37
Facsimile: 00 32 10 48 12 78

UPM-Kymmene, Finland
New representative: Elina Lounassalo
Director, Business Control, Marketing & Sales Network
Email: elina.lounassalo@upm-kymmene.com
Telephone: 00 358 2041 50565
Facsimile: 00 358 2041 50435

Novartis Pharma AG, Switzerland
Representative: Aart Bos
New Job Title: Head Global Working Capital

ICBA, Germany
New Address: GfK Competence Center South,
Sulzbacherstrasse 41a,
83334 Inzell
New email: winfried.vogt@gfkmbh.de

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