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Serving both global and local OEMs, as well as leading tier 1 suppliers
With a combination of European expertise and Chinese resources and knowledge, we provide high-quality services along the full transportation industry value chain, especially in advanced engineering, vehicle development, technology & operational consulting.
Whether you choose our Expert on Demand service or Work Packages engagement, our teams can work from remote offices or directly on site. We aim to improve the quality of engineering services while optimizing their proximity, reactivity, flexibility and costs.
AKKA China will continue to develop its geographic footprint in line with customer needs and opportunities, with a new office to open in South China. Diversification of services is a top priority, with a focus on the aerospace industry, building on our strong OEM and airline relationships. As one of AKKA’s key strategic locations, AKKA China is pursuing an ambitious development plan combining internal growth with targeted acquisitions.
Management team
Faouzi Abbes
CEO
After working for 11 years for worldwide famous OEMs and as an entrepreneur, Mr. Abbes joined the AKKA group in 2012 as a Business Unit Sales & Operations, leading the process-engineering center of competences. He integrated the China team in 2015 as Vice President Automotive Engineering, leading our joint venture in Beijing. Faouzi has been the CEO of AKKA China since 2017.
Céline Taravant
Sales Director
After seven years of experience in consulting companies, Mrs Taravant joined MBtech as a business manager in 2013. In 2016, she was named sales director for Shanghai region. In 2017, she took over responsibilities as country sales director for AKKA China.
Allen Lv
HR Manager
Allen Lv joined our team in July 2018, from Limetree Capital Fund where he had been Human Resource Manager since 2014. Allen began his career with the Lippo Group, and held recruiting supervisor and training manager roles in the Thailand Central Group.
Sophie Fu
CFO
Sophie FU joined AKKA on December 4, 2017, as acting CFO AKKA China. She is directly responsible for finance and legal functions, works closely with business units, and is deeply involved in post M&A and restructure. Sophie reports to CEO BU China & CFO Asia. Sophie graduated from EHESS Paris in 2006 with a masters degree. She has served in CFO roles for over 10 years in France and China. She speaks Mandarin, French and Chinese.
David Peran
Human Resource Business Partner
David recently joined the team in April 2019 as HR Business Partner. Prior to this position, he worked during 2 years as the Special Assistant to the Group Chief HR Officer at the group HQ, based in Brussels. A graduate from the London School of Economics, David held a HR Generalist position in Oracle France and acquired a strong experience in recruitment in an executive headhunting firm in Paris.
‘’ With our expansion into South China and our ability to connect customers in China with AKKA’s global offerings, we combine global expertise, local knowledge and intense customer focus. ‘’
Faouzi Abbes
CEO
Our solutions
The AKKA offering is available to customers on a global basis. In China, AKKA supports its clients with specific expertise in:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Telecom
- Energy
Top customers
Our locations
Beijing (HQ)
No. 1603, Office Building A, Phoenix Place, Tower 21, No. A5, Shuguangxili, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100028, P.R. China
Tel: +86 10 8455 4661 (Beijing)
Shanghai
5F. Longemont Yes Tower, No.369, Kaixuan Road, Shanghai, 200051, P.R. China
Tel: +86 21 6192 2200 (Shanghai)