Jean-François A.

Country Director and Trade Commissioner - Malaysia

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

Born in France, I spent half of my life abroad, travelling, studying and working with Trade, Foreign Investments and Events in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. For the last 20 years - as part of the French Trade and Investment Commission - I have promoted the internationalization of the French industry and economy and have worked with French startups, SMEs and corporates in Aerospace, Agrobusiness, Construction, Energy, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Manufacturing, Sports, IT, … helping them with my wonderful colleagues to identify and access business opportunities in Brazil, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, South America, Asia and South Pacific. Based in Malaysia since September 2024, as Country Director and Trade & Investment Commissioner at Business France / Embassy of France to Malaysia. Eternal student. Avid reader. Curious. Strong believer in the benefits of a global economy, global industry and multiculturalism. Husband. Father. I also run marathons and practice as many sports as I can...

Experience

  • Business France (16 yrs 7 mos)
    • Country Director and Trade Commissioner Malaysia
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Geographical coordinator - Asia and South Pacific
      Sep 2020 - Sep 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Trade Commissioner for South India / Head of the IT&Services Department for India-South Asia
      Sep 2017 - Aug 2020 · 3 yrs

  • Founder + General Board Member at La French Tech Bangalore-India
    Apr 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Senior Trade Advisor for Construction, Infrastructures, Transports, Aeronautics at Ubifrance Brazil
    Jan 2010 - Sep 2014 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Trade Advisor - Energy & Environment at Mission Economique de São Paulo
    2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

  • Sales at Loft by
    Apr 2004 - Dec 2005 · 1 yr 9 mos