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Cotecna CEO Sébastien DANNAUD and COO Romain PETIT Visit China

Sébastien DANNAUD, Chief Executive Officer of Cotecna Group, and Romain PETIT, Group Chief Operating Officer, concluded a productive visit to China from June 2 to June 6, 2025.
 
 
Accompanied by Wenjiang LI, Vice President North Asia, along with the regional management team, Sébastien and Romain visited all key operations in China, including sectors of Food, Agriculture, Metals & Minerals, Consumer Products (Electrical & Electronic, Softlines, etc.), Verification of Conformity & KSO, Certification & Audit, and others.
 
 
They reviewed comprehensive briefings on business updates, market trends, digital innovations, growth strategies and priorities amid market complexities, and shared targeted guidance. As part of review sessions and a core theme, China IT initiatives and roadmaps were discussed. In the global wave of digitalization, tech-enabled service upgrades have become a key driver of business growth. Accelerating digital innovations for Cotecna China is set to enhance operational efficiency, optimize client experience, and strengthen market competitiveness. 
 
In meetings with the China teams, Sébastien and Romain shared the latest global business dynamics and development status. They expressed support to and confidence in the management for the upcoming new ventures in the region.
 
The visit included meetings with strategic clients and key partners for future projects. These dialogues facilitated constructive exchanges and fostered a solid foundation for deepening collaborations.
 
As the global economic landscape evolves, China continues to expand its openness, bringing stability and certainty to the world economy. For multinational companies like Cotecna, China remains a vibrant and attractive market. This recent high-level visit by Group leadership conveys Cotecna’s recognition of and optimism about the China market prospects and opportunities, while also charting a clear course for sustained investment, innovation, and growth in the region.