ICC Belgium, established in 1920, serves as the Brussels-based committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world's largest business organization representing over 45 million companies across more than 100 countries. (iccwbo.be ) As a pivotal component of ICC's global network, ICC Belgium is dedicated to promoting international trade and investment, providing essential services such as arbitration, and offering training for international business. The mission of ICC Belgium is to foster an open world economy by facilitating international commercial exchanges, thereby contributing to global prosperity and peace among nations. (iccwbo.be ) This commitment is realized through a unique mix of advocacy, solutions, and standard-setting, which includes the development of voluntary rules, guidelines, and codes—often referred to as 'trade tools'—that facilitate cross-border transactions and promote best practices among companies. ICC Belgium's governance structure includes a Board of Directors led by Chairman Bernard Gilliot, Honorary Executive Vice-President of Tractebel S.A. The organization also benefits from the expertise of Honorary Chairmen such as Vincent Reuter, past Managing Director of the Walloon Union of Enterprises (UWE) and Chair of the Board of Credendo, and Bruno van Lierde, Honorary Chairman of the Boston Consulting Group Belgium. The operational team is headed by Secretary General Julie Deré, who has been serving since 2022. (iccwbo.be ) Membership in ICC Belgium is open to all businesses and is recognized as a top-tier affiliation that complements, rather than competes with, membership in local chambers of commerce or sector federations. Members gain access to a range of services, including the ICC's renowned commercial arbitration service, which provides impartial and dependable private justice for cross-border business disputes. Additionally, members can participate in ICC's policy commissions, which cover specialized fields such as banking techniques, taxation, competition law, intellectual property rights, telecommunications, information technology, transport, environment, energy, international investment, and trade policy. (iccwbo.be ) ICC Belgium also offers training programs through the ICC Academy, providing education on international business practices and standards. The organization actively engages in shaping global trade policies and advocates for a multilateral trading system that ensures consistency, predictability, and protection against protectionism in trade and investment policies. (iccwbo.be ) Located at Stuiversstraat 8 rue des Sols, 1000 Brussels, ICC Belgium operates Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 5:30 pm. For inquiries, they can be reached by phone at +32 2 515 08 44 or via email at [email protected] . (iccwbo.be ) Through its comprehensive services and commitment to promoting international trade and investment, ICC Belgium continues to support businesses in navigating the complexities of the global market, fostering economic growth, and contributing to global peace and prosperity.
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