Ambassadors
In the context of the FGOI project, Ambassadors are key individuals or organizations established in countries such as the United States, Canada, Egypt, and South Africa. Their principal aim is to facilitate the participation of local actors, serving as points of contact to share information and promoting their involvement in the project’s activities. Through these ambassadors, the project seeks to enhance its visibility, organize trade missions, and establish business agreements between European SMEs and local partners.
Ambassadors in the USA
Chuck Heckman
CEO Business Agency YES/YEP
Chuck is a leading figure in the US hospitality industry, heading the renowned agency YES/YEP.
Helen Emanuelsson
CEO Creative Cultures Consulting
Helen leads Creative Cultures Consulting AB, specializing in business development, brand strategy, and communication.
Dénes Levente
Professor at West Virginia University
Dénes is Associate Professor at WVU, specializing in sustainable biomaterials and wood processing.
Ambassadors in South Africa
Bernadette Isaacs
South African Furniture Industry Association – SAFI
Bernadette Isaacs is the Managing Director of the South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI).
Daniel Sandu
CEO
Daniel is a dynamic Cape Town entrepreneur, with a rich background in IT product development and furniture.
Ambassadors in Egypt
Amr Orensa
Board member EFEC
Amr is the Design & Marketing Manager at Pinocchio Furniture and a board member of EFEC.
Ambassadors in Canada
Trevor Kruse
CEO Interior Designers of Canada
Trevor is the CEO of IDC, a national advocacy association committed to advancing the interior design profession.
