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Chile: Opportunities for Swiss Energy-, Machinery, Pharmaceutical- and Medtech Companies.

Place: Santiago de Chile, Chile
Date: 5^th to 10^th of September 2010

Switzerland (as a member of EFTA) has signed a Free Trade Agreement with Chile in 2003 granting Swiss goods a preferential access to the Chilean market. Chile furthermore has an efficient import system which offers a competitive framework for Swiss companies exporting to Chile.

The Swiss quality label is well perceived in Chile nonetheless Swiss products are not widely known today. There are appealing business opportunities in fields such as medical technology, pharmaceutical goods, the renewable energies sector as well as for investment goods.

The planned trip to Santiago de Chile is intended to enable Swiss companies to gain their own impression on the spot of the local industry and to determine how they might capitalize on the different market potentials.

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Mr. Stephan Stauffer

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What qualifies you to serve as an international expert to Swiss small / midsize businesses?:	SWISS ARAB Consulting has vast experience in the health care / life sciences industry and a thorough understanding of both the Arab and Western culture and habits. Our Swiss origin and European education ensure reliable state-of-the-art consulting services. Our customers are typically SMEs from the health care and life sciences industry and include manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, hospitals and clinics, as well as investors and governmental / non-governmental organisations.

Summary of Expertise:

Business intelligence and market potential analysis; Design of business plans; Search for investors and distributors; Contacts to local legal, financial, and regulatory advisors; Design of logistic concepts; Negotiation of agreements; Design and implementation of marketing plans and PR campaigns; Assistance for recruitment and training of local staff.

Expertise:
Geographical Region:	Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen,
Industrial Expertise:	Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals/ Cosmetics, Health Care / Social Work,
Functional Competence:	Advertising / Marketing / PR, Business Development / Management, Cultural Transition and Integration, Human Resources / Employment, Industrial Solutions / Distribution, Market Research / Economic Data, Trade Fairs / Seminars / Events, Training / Coaching,

Identification:
Greeting (letters):	Mr.
Last name:	Stauffer
First name:	Stephan
Company:	Swiss Arab Consulting
Position:	Managing Director
Address 1:	RAK Free Trade Zone Business Center
Address 2:	Deira Twin Towers
City & Postal Code:	Dubai, 4404
Time Zone :	GMT (4:00) Abu Dhabi, Kabul
Country:	United Arab Emirates

Phone/Fax/Email:
Phone:	+971/4/2088585
Fax:	+971/4/2088699
Mobile phone:	+971/50/6575939
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Website:	http://www.swiss-arab.com

Official Osec Expert Qualification:
Geographical Expertise:	United Arab Emirates
Scope of Service:	Business Contact Check / Market Check

Additional Identification:
Native language:	English;
Other languages:	French; German;
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Additional Information:
Information about size and organization of your business:	SWISS ARAB Consulting is registered in the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK-FTZ) of the United Arab Emirates with its office conveniently located at the Deira Twin Towers in the heart of Dubai. We are offering management consulting services to companies in the health care / life sciences industry from around the world.
Speciality / Special knowledge:	see summary of expertise
Information about your personal background, education and experience:	SWISS ARAB Consulting is solely owned by Stephan Stauffer who holds a degree in Human Medicine from Basle University (1992) and is alumnus of several executive education programs at INSEAD (2000 – 2002). After having served as regular officer in the Swiss Armed Forces for more than five years, Stephan joined Mepha Ltd. / Switzerland where he held various positions in marketing, sales, and general management over almost a decade. Stephan has vast experience in emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Having worked and lived in the Middle East for almost a decade he acquainted a profound understanding for the Arab culture and habits. View full profile on http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanstauffer
Reference customers, projects and other references:	Available upon request
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