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CCI France International: A New Governance to Sustain Growth Momentum

The 06/25/2025

On June 24, 2025, CCI France International announced a strengthened governance, marking a major milestone in its development.

Presidential Transition
Arnaud Vaissié, co-founder and CEO of International SOS – the global leader in health and security services for corporate and government employees with 14,000 staff in 82 countries – has handed over the presidency of CCI France International to Frédéric Sanchez, CEO of the Fives Group. Mr. Sanchez leads an industrial group with 9,000 employees and revenues of €2.4 billion, 85% of which are generated internationally. He is also the President of Medef International and the Alliance for the Industry of the Future.
Arnaud Vaissié now serves as Honorary President of CCI France International.

About CCI France International
CCI France International is the network of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry abroad. This private network, present in 98 countries through 125 chambers, brings together more than 36,500 member companies and employs 950 staff. Its main mission is to foster a business-friendly environment between France and its host countries.
As the leading network of French companies abroad, CCI France International has experienced remarkable growth since the end of the COVID crisis, with annual growth rates of 10 to 15%, reaching consolidated revenues of €92.2 million in 2024.

A Sustainable Economic Model
Self-financed and privately operated, the network relies on a robust business model centered around the development of Franco-local business communities and support services for companies. These services, continuously expanding over the past twenty years, now account for over 55% of the network’s revenue, with 103 business centers, 330 dedicated staff, and over 5,000 companies supported annually.

A Strengthened and Diversified Governance
CCI France International’s new governance is enriched by representatives from major French corporations such as Safran, Air Liquide, LVMH, Capgemini, and Fives, joining current members including Stellantis, Afflelou, Intercéréales, and International SOS. SMEs, mid-sized companies, and French companies abroad (EFE) complete this panel, reflecting the diversity of French presence worldwide, with over 55,000 French subsidiaries and more than 100,000 French-owned businesses abroad.

Ambitions and Strategic Vision
With high ambitions to further develop its international business networks, CCI France International will launch an unprecedented strategic plan, "Vision 2030", in September. This plan will cover a wide range of initiatives including service development, digitalization, artificial intelligence, human resources enhancement, and quality process improvement.

Collaboration with the French CCI Network
CCI France International works closely with the network of French CCIs, establishing a natural bridge between domestic companies and international business communities. CCI France and CCI Paris Île-de-France are historical partners and actively support the mission of CCI France International. Despite their different natures – public and private – the two networks share the same business DNA and join forces to enhance the global reach of French companies. CCI France International Founded in 1907, CCI France International unites, represents, coordinates, and develops the network of 120 French Chambers of Commerce and Industry abroad, active in 95 countries. These chambers, in partnership with French CCIs and businesses, offer tailored support to optimize international expansion and facilitate market entry while minimizing risks and costs. The network relies on 950 employees, over 36,200 member companies, and 103 business centers worldwide.