Welcome Back to 2026: A Message to FSACCI Members, Partners and the Business Community
The French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI) welcomes its members, partners and the wider business community to 2026. The Chamber enters the year with a clear focus on supporting French South African trade, investment and business engagement.
FSACCI continues its work under the guidance of its Board of Directors, chaired by Dr Yves Guenon, CEO and founder of Izibani Consultancy. The Board includes Vice Chairperson Philip Geromont from ENSafrica, Vice Chairperson Thulisile Phiri, CEO and founder of The African Storyteller, François De Thomasson, Regional CFO at Africa Global Logistics, Sébastien De Place, Partner at Forvis Mazars South Africa, and Lee Chana, Partner at Fliptin. Together, the Board provides strategic direction and oversight.
Regional engagement remains a priority. The Cape Town Regional Committee, with members including Philip Geromont representing ENSafrica, Virgile Yon from Equance South Africa, Jean-Christophe Godet representing SEGULA Technologies, and Gilles Blanc from ESUS Group, supports FSACCI’s presence and activities in the Western Cape.
The Chamber’s daily operations are led by General Manager Erwanne Meilhoc, supported by Cynthia Kalenga-Tshimpumpu, Events and Experience Manager, and Neo Motloung, Communication and Marketing Specialist. The team ensures consistent delivery of services, events and communication for members.
FSACCI also confirms the establishment of its Senior Council, an advisory body that supports the Board’s strategic work. The Council brings together experienced professionals from across the membership base to share insights on key priorities and emerging business issues.
The inaugural members of the FSACCI Senior Council are Alexandre Barrière Izard from Frenchcraft Vintners, Alexandre Vellieux from Just Now Management Services, Angelika Yakovchuk from WerthSchroeder, Cédric Serre from Cotecna, Christophe Calvez from Interwaste, Frédéric Savin from Limagrain, Marie Parramon Gurney from Skultcha, and Stephan Kacedan from African Eagle.
As FSACCI looks ahead to 2026, the Chamber remains committed to serving as a practical platform for dialogue, insight and connection within the French South African business environment.
