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Highlights of ECCK’s 2023 Activities
Thanks to our valued members and partner’s continued support throughout the year, we were able to accomplish another successful year. The ECCK Wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
The ECCK implemented several changes in 2023. Firstly, Mr. Philippe Van Hoof assumed the role of Board of Directors Chairperson starting in June, marking the introduction of the 2023-2025 ECCK Board of Directors. Following Mr. Christoph Heider’s dedicated decade-long service to ECCK, Mr. Stefan Ernst was inaugurated in October. ECCK will continue to navigate the challenges of the coming year while effectively preserving its heritage.
ClickHEREto find the New Board of Directors 2023-2025
ClickHEREto find the Press Release on Mr. Philippe Van Hoof, the new Chairperson of ECCK
ClickHEREto find the Press Release on Mr. Stefan Ernst, the new President of ECCK.
ClickHEREto find information on the Farewell& Welcome Event for ECCK Presidents.
The ECCK White Paper 2023 outlines 100 issues and corresponding recommendations presented to the Korean government, aiming to enhance the business environment in Korea. These recommendations have been carefully crafted through extensive consultations with our European members actively participating in our 17 industry committees.
In 2023, the ECCK launched its second Sustainability Awards with an aim to acknowledge European and Korean companies for their sustainable initiatives.
With support of Per Stenius, the Vice Chairperson of the ECCK and Frank Rijsberman, the director of GGGI, the ECCK awarded 3 winners of the awards this year: Oysterable, Copenhagen Offshore Partners Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea.
The ECCK has actively organized meetings with the Korean government and governmental officials to enable our member companies and European business community’s voices to get heard. Click each link to read more about meetings with:
This year, the ECCK hosted various in-person networking events. Starting ECCK New Year Party 2023at Sofitel Seoul and inBusan Chapter in February, various events were held to expand opportunities for networking.
Not to mention our live webinars which are available for you on ourYouTube Page!
Together with European chambers and business associations, including KGCCI and FKCCI, the ECCK conducted Business Confidence Survey 2022-2023 on the business performance and outlook in Korea with 184 European CEOs.
The results of the Business Confidence Survey 2022-2023 can be found HERE.
Best wishes for everyone. Joyful Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy and Successful New Year of the Dragon 2024!
Highlights of ECCK’s 2023 Activities
Thanks to our valued members and partner’s continued support throughout the year, we were able to accomplish another successful year. The ECCK Wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
The ECCK implemented several changes in 2023. Firstly, Mr. Philippe Van Hoof assumed the role of Board of Directors Chairperson starting in June, marking the introduction of the 2023-2025 ECCK Board of Directors. Following Mr. Christoph Heider’s dedicated decade-long service to ECCK, Mr. Stefan Ernst was inaugurated in October. ECCK will continue to navigate the challenges of the coming year while effectively preserving its heritage.
The ECCK White Paper 2023 outlines 100 issues and corresponding recommendations presented to the Korean government, aiming to enhance the business environment in Korea. These recommendations have been carefully crafted through extensive consultations with our European members actively participating in our 17 industry committees.
In 2023, the ECCK launched its second Sustainability Awards with an aim to acknowledge European and Korean companies for their sustainable initiatives.
With support of Per Stenius, the Vice Chairperson of the ECCK and Frank Rijsberman, the director of GGGI, the ECCK awarded 3 winners of the awards this year: Oysterable, Copenhagen Offshore Partners Korea and Mercedes-Benz Korea.
The ECCK has actively organized meetings with the Korean government and governmental officials to enable our member companies and European business community’s voices to get heard. Click each link to read more about meetings with:
This year, the ECCK hosted various in-person networking events. Starting ECCK New Year Party 2023 at Sofitel Seoul and in Busan Chapter in February, various events were held to expand opportunities for networking.
The ECCK held conferences & forums to engage more with member companies and provide insightful information on various fields. The IPR Conference 2023 was hosted in September followed by the GAII 2023 in November. Forums were also held under various topics (CFO Forum, Tax Forum, Future Development Forum, HR & Compliance Forum) along with diverse information sessions such as how business can deal effectively with Korean Media and climate change response successfully
Not to mention our live webinars which are available for you on our YouTube Page!
Together with European chambers and business associations, including KGCCI and FKCCI, the ECCK conducted Business Confidence Survey 2022-2023 on the business performance and outlook in Korea with 184 European CEOs.
The results of the Business Confidence Survey 2022-2023 can be found HERE.
Best wishes for everyone. Joyful Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy and Successful New Year of the Dragon 2024!