Mankind is moving around more than ever, but transportation is known to be a major contributor to pollution, emissions and climate change.  How is mobility changing to contribute to a more sustainable world?

In this session, Three European companies from the mobility sector will present their profile and sustainability efforts to other EuroCham members, government representatives, stakeholders, university students and alumni. Air France KLM, HERE Technologies and Siemens will join us and present their initiatives, followed by a Q&A discussion moderated by Sameer Hasija from our event partners, INSEAD Business School.

Join this second sharing session on smart mobility, to find out how the future of mobility will be shaped and discover more about these companies, their present and future initiatives.

Programme

4:45 pm Webinar waiting room opens
5:00 pm Welcome Address

• Federico DONATO, President of EuroCham

5:10 pm Introductory remarks

• Henrik JONSON, Head of Employer Engagement APAC and MENA, INSEAD

5:20 pm Opening and introduction of the speakers

• Sameer HASIJA, Area Chair, Technology & Operations Management, INSEAD

5:30 pm Presentations

• Air France KLM; Roland COPPENS, General Manager Air France KLM South East Asia & Oceania
• HERE Technologies; Alvin LEE, Head of Government Relations, Asia Pacific
• Siemens Mobility; Michel OBADIA, CEO of Mobility Singapore, ASIA Pacific Division Mobility

6:00 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A

• Moderated by: Sameer HASIJA

6:30 pm End of Programme

About the Speakers

Roland Coppens
General Manager Air France KLM South East Asia & Oceania
Air France KLM

Prior to his appointment as General Manager Air France KLM South East Asia & Oceania, Mr. Coppens was Commercial Director Canada at Air France KLM. He joined KLM as a management trainee in 2002 and held several positions in the Air France KLM group within pricing, revenue management and cargo. Mr. Coppens completed his studies and obtained an MA in Business Administration at Radboud University in Nijmegen. Prior to that he obtained a Bachelor at the International Institute for Hospitality Management, Hotel School in The Hague.

Alvin Lee
Head of Government Relations, Asia Pacific
HERE Technologies

Alvin Lee, Head of Government Relations, Asia Pacific at HERE Technologies is based in Singapore. Alvin joined HERE from the LEGO Group where he was Director of Government and Public Affairs for Asia Pacific. To enhance the reputation of the toy industry, Alvin also co-founded the Southeast Asia Toy Association (SEATA) where he served as its first Chairman. Prior to LEGO, Alvin was formerly Microsoft Devices/Nokia’s Head of Communications for Asia Pacific and Time Warner’s Executive Director for International Relations and Public Policy for Asia Pacific.

As part of the HERE’s brand team, the Government Relations mission is to support all HERE’s business activities, especially linking public sector players, while focusing on relevant interfaces with governments and providing the management team with advice on regulatory developments. Government Relations coordinates high-level contacts with governments by shaping relevant HERE public policy positions, engaging in outreach, developing and driving dialogue with European and international institutions, collaborating closely with teams across HERE, and demonstrating HERE’s commitment to good corporate citizenship.

HERE is a leading global provider of location data and services. For over 30 years, HERE has witnessed first-hand the growing role that digital mapping and location technology play in improving quality of life – making our roads safer to helping enterprises and cities work more efficiently. We have realized that for everyone to benefit fully from these technologies we need a shared data platform that helps form partnerships and unlocks value for all. That is why we have opened up our platform to allow developers and organizations everywhere to access our map infrastructure and technology and create new, differentiating and value-added location-centric products through the HERE Location Platform. Alvin was born and raised Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and was educated at the University of British Columbia.

Michel Obadia
CEO of Mobility Singapore, ASIA Pacific Division Mobility
Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd – Singapore

Michel was born in Marseille, France. He studied Engineering at SUP Telecom (specialised Information & Communication Technology University) and has a PhD in Fibre Optics for Telecom Network.

Professional history:

• 1990: Thales Optronics, France – Design Engineer
• 1994 Space Telecommunications, France (ESA) – Project Director
• 1996 Valeo Automotive Company, France – Managing Director, Interiors Computer Department
• 2002 Alstom, Lyon, France – Managing Director
• 2005 Alstom, Lyon, France – Vice-President, Global Railways/ERTMS
• 2008 Alstom, Singapore  – Managing Director, Asia & Australasia
• 2011 Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd, Singapore – ASIA Pacific Division Mobility

About the Moderator

Sameer HASIJA
Associate Professor of Technology and Operations Management
INSEAD

Sameer Hasija is an Associate Professor of Technology and Operations Management at INSEAD. He earned his PhD in Operations Management and MS in Management Science Methods from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester and his BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

Sameer’s teaching focusses on using a process lens to understand new levers of innovation. Using a systematic analysis of processes within and across firm boundaries, he emphasises the role of process-based innovation in creating new business models and/or fresh competitive positioning for existing business models. Sameer conducts workshops for executives on understanding the latest developments in technology and their role in radically disrupting and/or transforming businesses.

Sameer’s current research uses an economics lens to understand the design and management of technology, knowledge, and information intensive service systems.