Antoine Royer, Based in Hong Kong
Worked for 8 years within the financial services industry in London, first at PwC and then in investment banking at Keef, Bruyette and Woods.
Upon arriving in Hong Kong in 2013, Antoine set-up an imports business focused on the distribution of European agriculture products in Asia. In the past 4 years, Antoine established his milk brand as the #1 French milk in Hong Kong.
Antoine is a UK Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He holds an MSc in business administration, Växjö University (Sweden).
Virginie Allaire-Arrivé, Based in Rennes – France
Role: General Manager BSM
Over 20 years of experience in the agro-food industry in France, including 10 years as Managing Director of the federation of the French Agri-Cooperatives (2008-2017).
Prior to working for the French Cooperative’s federation, Virginie held positions as Advisor to the Board of the French Assembly of Agricultural Chambers and was a member of a number of National Commissions on Agricultural matters, especially during Jacques Chirac’s two presidencies providing her with wide-ranging contacts in the industry.
Virginie holds a Master in Industrial Economics, a bachelor in Chinese and a bachelor in English. She is also a Certified Board Member (ScPo Paris/IFA)