Cotecna COO Romain PETIT Concludes China Visit
From January 12 to 21, 2026, Romain PETIT, Cotecna Group Chief Operating Officer, undertook a strategic China visit across Shanghai, Beijing, Dongguan, and Shenzhen, accompanied by Wenjiang LI, Vice President for Cotecna North Asia, along with the North Asia management team.
The trip centered on strengthening team alignment, advancing post-acquisition integration, developing stronger ties with key partners, and reaffirming the Group’s long-term commitment to China market as a vital contributor to and a critical engine of global growth.
Romain engaged in substantive discussions with senior leaderships from key industry stakeholders and strategic partners in China. The conversations explore a range of collaboration opportunities, from initiating global partnerships in agri-food certification and product certification, expanding commodities inspection service, enhancing industrial joint venture operations, and aligning on government-supported initiatives. These dialogues deepened existing ties and laid the groundwork for long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Across all locations, comprehensive business review sessions have been held as a dynamic platform to emphasize operational excellence, refine strategies, and shape priorities in response to China’s fast-evolving market and competitive landscapes. Teams highlighted early wins from integrating local capabilities with global resources, proving the tangible value from synergies efforts.
Throughout the visit, Romain prioritized connecting with team members at all levels. With site visits and open conversations, he listened to frontline perspectives, and shared his vision for Cotecna’s growth in China. This underscored the Group’s commitment to China operations, emphasizing unity, accelerating integration, building partnerships, and positioning ourselves for sustained progress.
Cotecna remains dedicated to supporting global trade through trusted TIC solutions, with its China platform playing a vital role in this effort. The recent visit by Group COO reflects Cotecna’s resolve to build a cohesive, high-performing organization positioned for long-term success in China market.
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For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.