Speakers

Johan Van Hamme

Johan Van Hamme has 20 years experience with European business; He is based in Antwerp, Belgium, and is currently Managing Director with Cu-factor - a training company that takes workshops around the world in Cultural Awareness.

Johan holds a Master of Sciences degree in Chemical Engineering. He possesses the functional expertise and practical knowledge of supply chain management, procurement and purchasing and strategic sourcing. He has experience in the fields of IT, Automation, Automotives, Engineering and government and has held senior positions in various leading corporations. Johan has excellent understanding of Europe and has advised several companies on how to bridge the cultural gaps when doing business in Europe.

S Venkataraman

S Venkataraman (Venkat) is the promoter of Wealthtree Advisors, a Cross Border Advisory Firm, which assists foreign Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to do business in India and helps Indian SMEs to develop their businesses internationally. Wealthtree has alliances in over 30 countries. Venkat is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Indo Arab and Indo African Chambers of Commerce and Industries and a Special Invitee to the Executive Committee of the Indo American Society. Venkat�s specialty lies in facilitating International trade and Investments, particularly in Market Entry strategies and in implementing practical solutions which reduce risk, cost and time involved in doing business in new markets.