After HSBC’s take over of CCF, in 2000, this business kept developing. Post the 2008 financial crisis, as the bank was on the look for growth opportunities, Jean-Francois convinced …
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Laurent Cousin started his career on the trading floor of Crédit Agricole in Paris. He then joined and worked in an agricultural cooperative, EMC2 Cooperative. An interesting challenge, closer to fields and the silos.

In 1998, he was appointed Sales Manager at Roquette Groupe, to supply starch products in animal nutrition, in Europe. After 6 years of development: implementation of grain silos in Bretagne, redevelopment of barges on the Lys, patented the concept of carrying in bulk Wheat Gluten by cargo ships, he then leaves for Russia to open a branch, which it’s turnover trippled within 5 years. Thereafter, he takes over a redevelopment project with a new business strategy for the company. by working the pricing of different products of Roquette Groupe and their correlation between different raw commodities, he was able to index those products into the financial market. In April 2014, the company decides to set up a new branch in Geneva which he will be heading and currently employs 47 people.

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Why do some managers fail? Knowing what you shouldn’t do is as useful as knowing what you should, so here we consider some of the basic mistakes that lead managers to failure.
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As a business partner of the Cercle Cyclope, we are delighted and honoured to attend this singular event. We will be pleased to see other Swiss members in Paris.
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Job hunting is no picnic and getting turned down can be disheartening, so if you’re in need of a pick-me-up, then read on!
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#1/ What is the best moment you can remember in your career? The best moment so far has to be my time at BNP. It was a period when …
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1/ THE BEST WAY TO LAND A NEW JOB? DON’T LOOK FOR ONE! It’s true! Paradoxical though it may seem, it is better to look for a job when …
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#1-What is the best moment you can remember in your career? There have been so many, but, for me, the funny moments are always the best. There is one …
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