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Home » News & Speeches » Small Business Champions Network to enable SMEs to
thrive in global economy


SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPIONS NETWORK TO ENABLE SMES TO THRIVE IN GLOBAL ECONOMY

News • Paris, 20/01/2022

 
A new ICC Small Business Champions Network aims to enable the voice of small
businesses and empower SMEs to thrive in the global economy.

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of our economies.
They account for the vast majority of businesses worldwide and are important
contributors to job creation and global economic development. At a time when the
global economy is still reeling from the effects of the health crisis, the ICC
Small Business Champions Network will form a new informal advisory group to
support the development of ICC’s global and regional work in market
intelligence, public policy advocacy, and in the delivery of practical products
and services that meet the needs of SMEs.

On the launch of ICC Small Business Champions Network, ICC Secretary General
John W.H Denton AO said:

> “SMEs are the bedrock of local economies and, as we look ahead, SMEs will
> increasingly generate the job opportunities of tomorrow and the innovation
> needed to build a stronger and more sustainable global economy. As the
> institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in over 100
> countries, ICC is in a uniquely position to channel the voice of the real
> economy and our growing network of Small Business Champions will help leverage
> the insights and experience of inspirational SME leaders that are committed to
> building a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive economy.”

 

Meet the ICC Small Business Champions

The ICC Small Business Champions manage pioneering SMEs, from different sectors
and geographies, that are engaged in cross-border trade and share ICC’s core
values and mission of making business work for everyone, every day, everywhere.
The ICC Small Business Champions possess both the breadth of expertise and the
depth of knowledge to successfully address the issues that matter to the SME
community and constitute a diverse forum that can engage constructively with the
wider ICC network and work with senior policy makers across global and regional
forums.

The ICC Small Business Champions Network is currently composed of:

 * Victoria Alonsoperez, Founder and CEO, Chipsafer
 * Victor Dosoretz, Founder and CEO, Mantra Group
 * Jürgen Lindenberg, Co-Owner, Lindy
 * Josie Morris, Managing Director, WoolCool
 * Rohit Mehrotra, Managing Director, NMK Textile Mills India
 * Anna Nordlander, Founder, Acnor AB
 * Pinaman Owusu, Founder and CEO, ADJOAA

Anna Nordlander, Founder, Acnor AB said:

> “The ICC Small Business Champions Network is a brilliant initiative to
> spotlight the specific challenges facing SMEs and make sure that their voices
> are heard at all levels where policies are being made. I am immensely honoured
> to be part of the group and look forward to working together with ICC to help
> SMEs thrive, locally as well as globally.”

Josie Morris, Managing Director, WoolCool said:

> “MSMEs are vital to the globally economy and it is important that they are
> represented in equal measures to the larger organisations. Through this
> network we hope that we can provide this representation to ensure that the
> interests and voice of such key entities are reflected, heard and acted on.”

Rohit Mehrotra, Managing Director, NMK Textile Mills India said:

> “I am extremely excited about the launch of the ICC Small Business Champions
> initiative and look forward to providing a meaningful contribution to this
> initiative. I am very fortunate to be on the board and look forward to working
> with other distinguished members to strengthen the SMEs globally.”

Victoria Alonsoperez, Founder & CEO, Chipsafer said:

> “I am very honoured and excited to be part of the ICC Small Business Champions
> Network. The global pandemic has intensified the SMEs struggle to access
> capital, resources, and talent, especially, for the latter two, it is very
> hard to compete with big companies. It has also brought opportunities with
> digital tools enhancing productivity and normalizing ways of working that can
> adapt to people’s needs. I will be glad to work with the ICC Business
> Champions on finding ways to help SMEs go through some of the challenges they
> face and find new opportunities to innovate and grow, while also being
> socially and environmentally responsible.”

 

What are the key priorities for the ICC Small Business Champions Network?

 * Address the SME finance gap to help small businesses access the funding they
   need to seize new business opportunities.

The finance gap has proved particularly pervasive and acute for SMEs, excluding
large swaths of the economic fabric from tangible market opportunities. The
inability to access capital negatively impacts millions of SMEs worldwide and
undermines their ability to trade and grow. The ICC Small Business Champions
Network will support ICC as it engages with like-minded organisations to
identify the policy levers and solutions that can help unlock new opportunities
for SMEs.

 * Promote the use of digital technologies to help SMEs access global markets
   and facilitate international trade.

Accelerating digital uptake by SMEs is essential for economies to recover from
the pandemic and build the foundations for future resilience. Digitalisation is
a powerful driver of SME success, enhancing their capacity to anticipate, react
and adapt to economic shocks. Armed with these new tools, SMEs are often in a
better position to seize business opportunities in global markets, which will,
in turn, enable SMEs to scale up, accelerate innovation, and create the jobs of
tomorrow.

 * Foster more sustainable business models to ensure small businesses take a
   leading role in climate and environmental action.

Businesses of all sizes understand the urgent need of taking strong action to
generate sustainable growth and reduce the environmental impact of human
activities. By implementing more sustainable business models, SMEs can gain a
competitive edge, manage business risk, grow their brand, and enhance access to
capital. The ICC Small Business Champions Network will provide insights to both
the private and public sector on how to ease the SMEs transition towards more
sustainable business models.

Victor Dosoretz, Founder & CEO, Mantra Group said:

> “We aim to support SMEs based on our concrete first-hand experiences by
> understanding specific regional needs and deliver practical products for
> SMEs.”

In 2022, the ICC Small Businesses Champions Network will be taking a leading
role across several initiatives linked to the topics above and will ensure that
the voice of small businesses resonates with all stakeholders as we collectively
take action to build a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable economy that
can unlock the full potential of the global SME community.

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