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Swiss Chamber in Mozambique elects new President, reactivates Mozambican Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FMCC)
9:30 CAT | 08 Mar 2024
Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Mozambique Board Members with Swiss Ambassador to Mozambique. From left to right: Adrian Frey, MozParks; Alain Gaschen, Swiss Ambassador to Mozambique; Nicola Del Vecchio, MSC; Rory Micklem, MLTC; Pedro Lopes, Sika; Danilo Correira of Puma Energy Mozambique; Stefan Von Euw, African Food Company [Photo: MozParks]
During its annual General Assembly on March 6, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Mozambique announced a milestone leadership change and the reactivation of the Mozambican Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FMCC). The event, attended by Alain Gaschen, Switzerland’s Ambassador to Mozambique, celebrated the tenure of outgoing president Adrian Frey and elected and welcomed Nicola Del Vecchio as its new president.
“Adrian is a pillar of the Swiss business community,” said Ambassador Gaschen, reflecting on the Chamber’s achievements since 2014 under Frey’s leadership. “Through his work at MozParks, he has prioritized sustainability and contributed to the country’s socio-economic growth.”
Frey’s the Chairman of MozParks, an operator of Sustainable Economic Zones—also known as eco-industrial parks—in Mozambique. MozParks is the only industrial park operator in the country, with sites in Beluluane and Nampula and expansion plans in Cabo Delgado province. His efforts have also contributed to the inception of MozYouth, a private sector-led initiative between MozParks, FNB, and Hollard that supports youth employment, especially among women.
“Our Chamber is an impressive group of small and medium enterprises, NGOs, and global players like Sika, MSC, MLT, and Puma Energy that have joined forces,” said Frey. “I will continue to advocate for ties between the private sector and the government, driving investment and entrepreneurship to Mozambique.”
The General Assembly announced Nicola Del Vecchio, the Managing Director of MSC, as the new president. Board members include Stefan Von Euw from the African Food Company, Andreas Ziegler Mendonça from SwissSolar Lda, Pedro Lopes from Sika, Danilo Correira from Puma Energy Mozambique, Rory Micklem from MLTC, and Adrian Frey from MozParks, which reflect a spectrum of industries committed to the Chamber’s mission.
In his acceptance speech, Del Vecchio emphasized Mozambique’s potential and the Chamber’s critical role in facilitating economic development.
FMCC and Swiss Chamber Synergy
Frey’s next steps include joining Evaristo Madime as co-president of the FMCC, a non-profit business association comprising bilateral Chambers of Commerce in Mozambique. With over 500 member companies, the FMCC’s primary objective is to encourage business growth synergies and facilitate economic partnerships across sectors, focusing on industrial areas and international trade. MozParks will provide technical and administrative support to the FMCC over the next three years.
“We’re powering up the Federation,” said Madime. “We look forward to collaborating with the new board and counting on the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Mozambique as an active supporter.”
About the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Mozambique
The Chamber is committed to deepening Swiss-Mozambican ties, promoting Swiss investment in Mozambique, supporting companies to navigate and succeed within the local business landscape, and encouraging sustainable socio-economic growth and job creation within the country. Swiss investments have generated income for over 200,000 people in Mozambique.
Source: MozParks Press Release
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