Etienne Charlier

Sinnolabs is a Shanghai based growth accelerator for innovative SMEs from Belgium and other European countries. Sinnolabs provides a 12-month mentoring program in Shanghai, specifically designed to accelerate SME’s China market access.

Riverbanks Investments is a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm based in Shanghai. The firm is uniquely focused on providing corporate finance needs and transnational business services for small to mid-market public and private companies seeking to bridge the China-Europe market.

procurAsia is a service company in the field of industrial sourcing. We help clients to buy industrial equipment, renewable energy systems and high-tech products in China. Our activities focus on: - Recommending the right supplier(s) - Evaluating and qualifying new suppliers - Obtaining valid pricing - Inspecting and managing the quality of the goods - Developing and improve manufacturers Our clients are both large companies and SMEs willing to develop their sourcing from China.

Pinchuang is providing Energy Management Services in Greater China. With our services, companies with multiple sites are able to monitor and reduce their energy consumption.

Vice President and General Manager of the Broadband Division of Alcatel in China. In this position, oversaw all aspects of the business, including Business Development, Sales Support, After Sales Services, Product Management, R&D and Supply Chain Management. China responsibilities for business development and after sales services. Global responsibilities for product related activities - product management, R&D, supply chain. The division consisted of 400+ people. 200+ MEuro sales

Responsible for all Marketing and Sales Support activities in Asia Pacific for the Broadband Network Division of Alcatel. Managed a team of people across Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Spokeperson of Alcatel Asia Pacific for all broadband related matters.

Division Director in charge of Business Development, Sales Support, Sales and After Sales for access products in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

In charge of a range of special project within Alcatel, including:] - R&D improvement project - Cable Phone project launch - China Joint Venture restructuring and Transfer of Technology for access products

Hardware development (system and ASIC) for access products