Antonin Chef

Commercial Attaché in charge of the Energy sector, Economic Department - Embassy of France in the UAE - Ministry Of Economy, Finance & Industry

Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates

Antonin Chef
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Since 2010

Abu Dhabi, UAE

* Macro economic studies, business intelligence and policy analysis focused on UAE’s economy main strategic sectors, with a special awareness attached to Energy/Water/Environment issues and UAE’s projects worth more than 10 millions EUR.
* Facilitation and amelioration of economic and trade ties between France and UAE and support for French International business development thanks to frequent meetings attended with major Emirati top executives, the organization of French Ministerial and CEOs visits and the participation to strategic business negotiations.
* Contribution to the meeting briefs for Ministers and officials, Ambassador’s speeches and publications of the Department.
Link for the public publications of the Department (in French): http://www.tresor.economie.gouv.fr/se/emirats/

Economy - Finance
Professional experience
2009 - 2010

New Delhi, India

* Business support for Indian and French companies willing to find partners or to develop their activities in France and India.
* Services provided to IFCCI’s members and French companies (multi-sectorial exploratory missions, logistics, market sector analysis with a focus on renewable energies). Networking promotion in intend to develop IFCCI’s activities.
* Lobbying and animation within the Indo-French business community (seminars, conferences). http://www.ifcci.org.in/

Foreign Affairs - International Affairs
2006 - 2007

New York City, USA


* Strategic Intelligence, market studies and business analysis for French industrial and cultural entities.
* Communication & corporate sponsorship in coordination with the FACE foundation, organization of the "Tournées Festival", a Franco-American cultural exchange program involving more than a hundred US universities.
* Contribution to the department’s newsletter « Coast To Coast ».
Link: http://www.mediamerica.org/

Foreign Affairs - International Affairs
Education