Newsletter Q4 2023

Dear Members,

Our third quarter was action packed with notably the largest gathering yet for the Ireland France Business Awards in November. Read all about that event and the rest of the quarter's activities below. The year is not out yet however and we have two Christmas receptions next week, in Lyon on Tuesday, December 12th and in Paris on December 13th. December 8th is the last day to register for both events so please make sure to click on the appropriate links below if you wish to attend. Pioneer members are also invited to the launch of a report by Dr. Christy Ann Petit of DCU on the growing economic links between France and Ireland in the presence of Minister Neale Richmond on December 13th. This report compliments perfectly the research undertaken by the French Embassy in Dublin on the presence of French companies in Ireland and a link to that full report can also be found in this edition.

As December 31st approaches it is interesting to take stock of the year that has passed and we are delighted to report another full year of events in 2023 with 15 diverse and wide-ranging networking opportunities offered to members along with numerous strategic meetings and discussions with business leaders and decision makers. We are happy to report a record number of members across Pioneer, Small Business and Individual Professionals and we invite you to find out more about our latest members below.

Next year we intend to continue this momentum, both in membership and events, and already have an incredible speaker lined up for our members in early January - a Save the Date will follow very shortly. In the meantime we would like to thank all our members for your support and engagement throughout 2023 and wish you all a great festive season!

Joyeuses fêtes!

Your NetworkIrlande Team

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christmas Reception - Lyon

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

NetworkIrlande and the Consulate General of Ireland in Lyon are delighted to announce a Christmas Reception on December 12th, 2023.

This festive event in the unique surrounds of the floating theatre, L'Île Ô, will be the occasion for members and guests of the Chamber to meet, network and share some seasonal cheer. We are honoured to announce the presence of Mr. Neale Richmond, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail, who will officially launch the findings of a recent research project undertaken by the Consulate in Lyon which maps the business relationship between Ireland and the regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Advance online registration HERE is obligatory to secure your place. Registration closes on Friday, December 8th.

Christmas Reception - Paris

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

We are delighted to invite members to our Paris Christmas Reception which will take place this year on Wednesday, December 13th from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Embassy of Ireland, 4 rue Rude, Paris 16.

We are honored to announce the presence of Mr. Neale Richmond, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment along with the Ambassador of Ireland to France, H.E. Mr. Niall Burgess.

Catch up with fellow members in the festively decked embassy for some seasonal networking and good cheer!

Registration is essential and attendance is limited so we would ask all members who wish to attend to please register HERE now, and by latest Friday December 8th, to secure your place.

We would like to thank our pioneer member Ecocem, winner of the Best Irish Company in France Award 2023, for their generous sponsorship of this event.

Recent Events

Lunch & Learn, Lyon. September 2023

On September 12th NetworkIrlande welcomed members and friends to a rentrée Lunch and Learn in the heart of Lyon in collaboration with Ciara de Mora and the Consulate team in Lyon. We had representation from members The HR Company, Staycity Group, Cheuvreux and Enterprise Ireland France among others and were delighted to be joined by Aymeric de Mollerat of ADERLY / Invest in Lyon Agency.

RWC 2023 Networking event, September 2023

An exceptional rugby-themed evening of entertainment and networking brought together for our members by the fantastic team at Tourism Ireland. Guests were captivated by Ronan O'Gara who was expertly interviewed by Nelson Monfort, entertained with Irish music and dancers and treated to some incredible oysters, beef and beverages flown in direct from Ireland, all in the presence of Minister Catherine Martin, Minister Roland Lescure and Ambassador Niall Burgess. The match result the next day was of course the icing on the cake!

Online Speed Networking, October 2023

The 5th edition of NetworkIrlande's speed networking event took place online on October 18th. This year NetworkIrlande joined forces with the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce to offer our respective members the opportunity to make one-on-one contact with over 70 professionals from a large selection of industries and sectors. 245 meetings were conducted over a period of 90 minutes allowing participants to optimise their time. Energy levels were high and nearly 40% of participants in our post-event survey reported potential business leads generated. Many thanks to all who participated in what was yet another very successful edition!

Annual Pionneer Lunch, November 2023

NetworkIrlande pioneer members gathered on November 8th for the Annual Pioneer Lunch kindly hosted by our Honorary President, His Excellency Mr. Niall Burgess at the Embassy of Ireland France - Ambassade d'Irlande en France in the presence of Minister for Sport and Physical Education, Mr Thomas Byrne T.D. Guests also heard from Dr Müge Adalet McGowan, Senior Economist and head of the Ireland desk at the OECD - OCDE who shared insights on the Irish economy. A very enlightening discussion ensued and the diversity of the industries and sectors represented by those gathered made for an extremely interesting and informative exchange. Among the NetworkIrlande Pioneer members represented were Amarenco, Axway, Brittany Ferries, The HR Company, Paragon ID, Smurfit Kappa, Staycity Group.

Ireland France Business Awards 2023

The Ireland France Business Awards ceremony took place on Thursday 16th November 2023 at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. The awards, organised annually by the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC) and NetworkIrlande, recognise excellence within the Franco-Irish business community and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the winning companies within their respective sectors and the development of trade and investment between Ireland and France.

The Irish government was represented by Mr. Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport and Education, who briefly addressed the 300+ French and Irish business leaders present while the trophies were then presented by Derek Kehoe, CEO BNP Paribas Ireland, David Cass, Partner - Financial Services and Transformation, Sia Partners UK & Ireland, and Seamus Egan, Business Development Director, Transdev.

The Best French Company in Ireland Award, sponsored by BNP Paribas, was presented to Pascal Baraffe, General Manager of Servier (Ireland) Industries. Servier (Ireland) Industries is a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Arklow, Co Wicklow. Part of the Servier Independent Research Foundation, their 500 staff produce 35 products for 100 countries, supporting their ethos: Patient 1st, Safety Always.

The Best Irish Company in France Award, sponsored by Sia Partners, was presented to Conor O'Riain, Managing Director Europe, Ecocem. For over 20 years, Ecocem has pioneered the development, manufacture and supply of low-carbon cement and construction solutions in Europe, which already substantially reduces the carbon footprint of traditional cement. ACT, its latest technology, offers a globally scalable solution that can deliver up to 70% reduction in CO2 without excessive cost. An independent company with a world-class innovation centre and four manufacturing
plants in Europe. Ecocem is working with the cement industry to halve industry emissions by 2030 and build a more sustainable future for all.

The Franco-Irish Business Newcomer of the Year Award, sponsored by Transdev, was
presented to Danny Gleeson, Chief Commercial Officer, Réaltra Space. Irish company Réaltra provided the HD video telemetry system on Ariane 5 for the James Webb Space Telescope launch. Réaltra designs high-reliability, rad-tolerant space electronics systems, and has deep experience and know-how in adapting COTS electronics for space using in-house and licensed technologies to help reduce the life cycle cost.

The 2023 Ireland France Business Awards were organised with the valued support of EirGrid.

For further photos of the event visit HERE

Welcome To Our New Members

PIONEER MEMBERS

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Dublin, the company aims to increase the GDP of the internet.

Visit https://stripe.com/fr

LinkedIn X

BUSINESS MEMBERS

ICONE is a fashion forward eco-conscious lingerie and swimwear brand. A franco-irish company, ICONE collections can be found in many retail outlets in France and will soon be collaborating with Brown Thomas in Dublin. "Ever since ICONE was founded, we've been asking ourselves questions about the fashion industry and its environmental and human impact. How can we produce pieces while minimizing our impact on the environment? How can we offer interesting pieces that meet the new needs and desires of our customers? It is with conviction that, over the seasons, we have proposed new eco-responsible alternatives for each range and line of our collections."

Visit https://www.icone-lingerie.com/

For further information please contact Darren O'Riain : darren@gmtlingerie.com

Instagram Facebook Pinterest

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate advice and investment management with a presence in over 80 countries.

JLL has extensive expertise in the French real estate market with offices in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Lille, and Bordeaux. The company advises clients such as corporate occupiers, investors and developers, property owners, public sector and non-profit organisations providing advice such as leasing, capital markets, asset management, and workplace solutions.

Combining global capabilities with local market knowledge, JLL in France is dedicated to supporting clients in navigating the dynamic French real estate landscape and delivering innovative solutions to drive their success.

For further information contact Sandra Boeuf, Sandra.Boeuf@jll.co

Visit https://www.jll.fr/

LinkedIn X Instagram Facebook

Le Rugby Club Toulonnais est très heureux de rejoindre les membres du réseau NetworkIrlande !

Victorieux le 19 mai à l'Aviva Stadium de Dublin en finale du Challenge Européen, le Rugby Club Toulonnais (RCT) souhaite plus que jamais monter de belles opérations avec la communauté économique franco-irlandaise, férue de rugby.

Commençons ensemble par un très gros match de Champions Cup, RCT-Munster le 13 janvier à 16h15 ! Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir ainsi que vos invités dans nos espaces VIP, n'hésitez donc pas à consulter nos offres (valables sur ce match et sur tous nos autres matches de TOP 14) et à revenir vers nous pour réserver des packs VIP. A bientôt !

For further information contact David Taieb: david.taieb@rctoulon.com

Visit https://rctoulon.com/

Explore hospitality options HERE.

Linkedin X Instagram Facebook

Individual Members

Erwan BRENNAN

Patrick BRENNAN

James HAILLOT

John INGRAM

Sunny KUMAR

Marc O'CONNOR

Remember to consult the member directory in your member portal to find contact details for all your fellow members.

Recent Member News

Amarenco inaugurated its first solar hybrid plant in France in September, a half floating, half landing power plant in Montpezat d'Aguenay. Read the full article here.

Brittany Ferries report strong summer 2023 passenger and freight figures. Read about their results here.

Ecocem hosted a symposium in Paris with leading materials scientists concentrating on low carbon cement technologies and reducing CO2 emissions. Follow the outcome here.

EirGrid signs Memorandum of Understanding on offshore interconnection with French grid operator. Read more here.

Kingspan has created 'covolve' a new digital accelarator for use across the construction industry. Read more about the project here.

Options celebrates 30 years serving the global capital markets. Read more here.

Primark continue their development in France with the opening of their 27th store in Rouen!

Smurfit Kappa features on world's best companies ranking. Full article here.

Staycity Staycity unveiled as new Dublin GAA sponsors in five-year multi-million euro deal. Read more here.

Other News & Events

The French Economic Footprint in Ireland

The economic department of the French Embassy in Ireland have published an extremely interesting report on the presence of French companies in Ireland, their impact on the local economy and the recommendations they suggest to support their business in Ireland.

The full report can be accessed here, key takeaways....