CCI France Japon General Meeting 2024: a look back at the event

2023: an innovative Chamber in a contrasted environment

Jérôme Chouchan began his speech with conviction reminding the Chamber's mission, vision and core values, underlining its unwavering commitment to its members. He then highlighted the main lines of the "Vision 2026" plan, based on a strategic reinforcement of existing activities to better meet the specific expectations of our members. This plan is based on three fundamental pillars: the satisfaction of 800 members by 2026, regional expansion and the development of an innovative communications platform.

Jérôme Chouchan then detailed the main activities and successes of 2023, highlighting the Chamber's dynamism and efficiency in achieving its objectives.

In conclusion, he expressed his deep gratitude to all members for their loyalty and active participation in the Chamber's activities. He also affirmed his firm commitment to placing member satisfaction at the heart of all the organization's future actions, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to excellence and quality service.

He began by looking back at the origins of the Kewpie brand, offering the audience a glimpse of its history and evolution over time.

In his speech, Amane Nakashima shared Kewpie's motto and philosophy, stressing the importance of earning customers' trust to ensure the company's long-term sustainability. He insisted that the Kewpie Group continues to follow its founder's doctrine, which advocates action based on moral principles, the pursuit of originality and ingenuity, and concern for the welfare of parents.

In addition, Amane Nakashima highlighted the diversification of the brand's activities, mentioning the management of Caves Legrand and the National Azabu supermarket, among others. This diversification testifies to Kewpie's commitment to exploring new opportunities while remaining true to its core values.

His speech highlighted the dynamism of the Chamber and the strong French presence in Japan. He noted that France is now the fifth-largest investor country in Japan, testifying to a strong economic relationship between the two nations.

The year 2023 was marked by Japan's presidency of the G7, and Philippe Setton expressed his desire to deepen Franco-Japanese relations in 2024. He stressed the importance of upcoming events this year, including the Vivatech trade show in Paris, where Japan will be the country of honor, the Olympic Games in Paris, as well as the Osaka World Expo, where France will have its own pavilion.

In his speech, Philippe Setton also emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and the various embassy departments, notably Business France and Atout France.

In conclusion, Philippe Setton complimented Christian Polak on the medal he had been awarded, highlighting his commitment and contribution to Franco-Japanese relations.