EuroCham Cambodia

Emmanuel Menanteau

CEO

Emmanuel MENANTEAU began his career in 1993 at French Multinational Company Sextant Avionique where he held a number of positions, first as Sales and Marketing Manager then as the Head of the company’s office in India.

In 2001, he joined France’s Thales, a world leading company for Defense, Transport and Aerospace systems as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, based in Singapore (2004-2010) then in China (2010).

In July 2011, Emmanuel MENANTEAU was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Cambodia Airports, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports Group (France) holding the concession of the country’s network of international airports. He is also in charge of VINCI Airports development activities in South East Asia.

In 2012, Emmanuel was appointed ACI Asia Pacific Board member, then in 2014 he joined ACI Asia Pacific Ex-Com as Treasurer and ACI world board.

Emmanuel MENANTEAU is a graduate of the Paris based School of International Relations and Commerce. He is the Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce of Cambodia and French Trade Advisor.

Denis SAINTE-MARIE

Executive Director

Denis is EuroCham’s new Executive Director, having been appointed in September 2020. He has almost 25 years’ experience in international development across Central Asia, North Africa and South-East Asia, including long stints in Cambodia.

He is specialised in institutional dialogue promotion, the Cambodian legal framework, and several aspects of capacity strengthening and project management.

Prior to joining EuroCham, Denis worked for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Libya in a multitude of roles: he was Counsellor for Cooperation and Development, and Director of the French Institute.

Nodira Amd

Programs Director

Visakha Sao

Thibaud Sournia

Kanika Sao

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Andrea FAMILIARI

Anthony Morreale

Communication Manager

Mr. HO Varabott

Rose Swagemakers

Since graduating from Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) with a Bachelor’s of Commerce, specializing in Meeting & Event Management, she has been planning record-breaking educational seminars, conferences, board meetings, fundraising events and social gatherings. In 2009, Rose received the prestigious CMP – Certified Meeting Professional designation from the Convention Industry Council. 

Rose worked closely with European companies in her role as Manager of Meeting & Incentive Sales for the Netherlands Board of Tourism in Toronto, a role in which she actively promoted the European hospitality industry to Canadians and helped to significantly increase market share.

She went on to run a well-respected sustainability consultancy (SME) and manage several trade associations as an Executive Director. During

this time, she planned noteworthy trade missions for European companies and forged numerous successful partnerships and alliances between key stakeholder groups.

Rose is delighted to be spending her days building informative, thought - provoking EuroCham events, as well as targeted membership services.

She takes pleasure in connecting with EuroCham’s growing and dynamic membership and serving their wide range of needs.

Virak Nop

TAING Zola

Public-Private Dialogue Officer

Rogier Van Mansvelt

Rogier van Mansvelt is working for GGGI as the project lead for the Switch Garment project. Almost 20 years ago, he relocated to Cambodia from the Netherlands. He started to work for GERES with solar cookers, biogas and cookstoves and become a renewable energy consultant for UNDP, World Bank, ADB and IFC. About 10 years ago, Rogier moved to the private sector to work for a private investment company in renewable energy as CTO and CEO, and over the last 6 years he worked as an engineer and business development manager at one of the leading engineering companies on solar and renewable energy in Asia. He holds an environmental master's degree from the Utrecht University, and he can speak English, Dutch and Khmer fluently.

LIM Sok Im

Senior Graphic Designer

Guillaume MALTAVERNE

Outreach Coordinator

Tom HESKETH

Deputy Director

Thomas recently joined EuroCham in the role of Business Services Manager, where he'll be managing the services team in the implementation of short term consulting projects across Cambodia, and assisting European companies get started in the country.

Prior to joining EuroCham, Thomas was a Consultant at Emerging Markets Consulting (EMC), based in Lao PDR, where his work included the development and implementation of project methodologies for both development partners and private sector companies, including Save the Children, Plan International, The World Bank, IFC and GIZ, as well as multinational companies interested in Cambodia, Myanmar and Lao PDR. Most recently, this included a study on the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lao PDR, as well as an assessment of the readiness for renewable energy investment in the Philippines.

Before joining EMC, Thomas worked as a Business Management Scheme entrant for BT Group Plc, undertaking rotations as an operations manager of a 24 person operations team, and as a project manager in charge of services quality. Prior to venturing into telecommunications, Thomas worked at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals as a Regulatory Strategist at the firms UK headquarters.

Thomas is a British Citizen, and received his degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Bath, UK.

Ms. CHHAY Dinuttama

RITHY Sileap

CHHUM Chenda

Accountant

NOUN Uksa

Mr. CHHEAV Narath

TENG Noeurn Sreynoch

Accountant Assistant

CHHAY Monyka

OEUN Moniroth

Advocacy Officer

Brian Badzmierowski

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Brian Badzmierowski recently joined EuroCham in the role of Senior Communication Officer, where he will manage outreach and digital communication strategies for the chamber.

An experienced freelance journalist with a background in news reporting, feature writing, and communications, Brian has worked for Cambodian media outlets since he arrived in the Kingdom in 2020. After working as a sub-editor at the Phnom Penh Post, he moved to Khmer Times where he covered COVID-19, national news, and business. Most recently, he worked as a business reporter at Cambodia Investment Review focusing on finance, development, and trade.

In the United States, Brian started his career covering breaking news and sports at The Patriot Ledger and held roles as a sports broadcaster and political campaign organizer before moving to live and work in China in 2017.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication in 2010 from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont.

TAING Kimhong

BUN Thavy

Margot Trogneux

Massimiliano Tropeano

Massimiliano Tropeano moved to India 20 years ago, successfully heading 3 buying offices for major Italian brands with responsibilities in buying, sourcing, production, quality, merchandising, CSR, etc.  passing through hard goods and children care items, including sourcing in markets like Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Moved to Cambodia in 2016 with a major German retail chain, Massimiliano recently joined the EUROCHAM as integrated Expert of GIZ Fabric Project, where he is trying to bridge the gap between private enterprises and development world, bringing them together to a further level of cooperation and sustainability.

KONG Soputhyka

NETH Chanmonyneath

Félix BOTINEAU

Félix recently joined EuroCham Cambodia in the role of Market Research Analyst, where he will be primarily in charge of advising European Companies to enter the Cambodian market and vice-versa.

Freshly graduated with a Master’s in International Trade & Geostrategy, his professional background includes several experiences in the wine industry, in sales, international business development and government relations. Prior to joining EuroCham Cambodia, Félix was Advocacy Officer at the European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar. In charge of the Garment, Logistics and Wine & Spirits Advocacy Groups, one of his main responsibilities was to support the chamber’s members in representing their business interests towards the Myanmar Government. He contributed to various advocacy plans and met with multiple government bodies, NGOs and International Organisations. Félix is a French citizen who has experienced living and working in cross-cultural settings including Toronto, Monterrey, Tel Aviv, Denpasar, Yangon and Phnom Penh.

CHOURN Visal

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Mr. CHEM Seima

Mr. HO Varabott

Dani GILL

Senior Event and Partnership Officer

Gill moved to Cambodia in 2016 in search of career development opportunities after completing her MSc in Economic Development and has since held positions at Future Forum and Globe Media Asia.

Over the past six years, Dani has been developing a vast skill set in project management roles and has honed skills in communication and event management, planning and executing events such as book launches, networking events, film festivals, music festivals, and more.

"After six years, Cambodia has become my home away from home. I am excited to see what this new chapter brings!" 

Primo Ye

Lyze Ikopo BENTOTO

Members and National Chapters Manager

Lyze Ikopo Bentoto graduated from the University of Brussels with a Master in International and European Law and obtained a double LL.M. in Comparative Corporate and Financial Law from the University of Leeds

Lyze first joined the advocacy department in 2017 working closely with the sectoral committees before evolving to the position of Members and Chapters Manager.

As a certified Project Manager, she is also leading all our major projects.

Mr. François SCHNOEBELEN

Board Member EuroCham

Francois Schnoebelen has an extensive career as HR practitioner in various countries and having managed sizable administration teams in various industries: Telecom, IT, Garment, Ministry of Finance, Transport, and Hospitality in 15 countries.

Since arriving in Cambodia, he has been Secretary General of JLC and Director of Social Compliance in the Garment Industry covering 5 countries for LIDL buyers. He has also launched a regional Consulting Agency (Level Up Consultants) in Management and Executive Recruitment.

Jessica Tjandra

Senior Trade & Investment Analyst

Jessica graduated with a Master’s in Applied Economics with a Distinction. She was awarded the Department of Economics Prize 2020 for her academic excellence. Her study encompasses micro-, and macroeconomics, econometrics, as well as development economics.

After her master’s study, she joined UNDP Cambodia as a Junior Socio-Economic Consultant, covering various work including the feasibility study of local currency government bond issuance, developing a crypto-based single registry for CSOs, poverty risk analysis, and Covid-19 Economic and Social Impact Assessment in Cambodia. She then joined Emerging Market Consulting as a Senior Business Analyst, working on private sector development. Jessica is passionate about sustainable development and her passion is to eventually bridge finance and the private sector with sustainability.

Joachim Dautais

Junior Advocacy Officer

Joachim is an international law student, specializing in European Union Law at the University of Lille, France. Before joining EuroCham he had two major working experiences: one in a French Sub-prefecture in Reunion Island and another one in Togo for a humanitarian association and in a lawyer's office.

Interested in the commercial relationship between the European Union and the ASEAN, he will help EuroCham in this mission of providing a better framework for European investors. Starting with the area of Real Estate and Construction.

Company: EuroCham Cambodia
Position: Junior Advocacy Officer

 

Ms. CHEA Sophea

EuroCham Cambodia