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Altran Develops its Business in South East Asia and Opens a Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, February 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
As part of the growth strategy to develop new business opportunities in Asia, Philippe
Salle Chairman and Chief Executive of the Altran group has inaugurated today the new
regional office in Kuala Lumpur. Referring to his strategic plan 2012-2015, one of the
twelve major projects to return to profitable growth was the Group expansion in Asia.
Starting with 2 large offices in China and India, Altran is now developing its business in
South East Asia (SEA).
With 30 years of experience in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting, Altran
has decided to set up an office in Malaysia where a young and growing population with
increasing income in the SEA region has already attracted more multinational companies.
South East Asia is one of the top ten Asia-Pacific regions for foreign direct investments
(FDI), with one of the most dynamic aerospace markets and the strongest order book for
Airbus and Boeing over the last two years.
Most of key players in the aerospace have now established operations to serve the
growing demand. Malaysia is home to all of Altran's significant technology solutions -
Aviation, Healthcare, Telecoms and Transportation and delivering solutions to support
Malaysia's local infrastructure. The stage is set to transform Malaysia into a leading
global economy with high value engineers and innovation.
"We have decided to open a regional office in Kuala Lumpur as the city is the
Launchpad to SEA. With an attractive ecosystem for inward investment: world-class
infrastructure, strong economic frameworks and access to the rest of the ASEAN[1] region,
Kuala Lumpur will offer a fitting environment for Altran to continue to grow our presence
in the market across our key business areas - aviation, automotive, healthcare, telecoms
and smart society," announces Philippe Salle, Chairman and Chief Executive of Altran.
The newly started Altran regional operations in South East Asia are headed by Fabrice
Godeau. Today, Altran regional office has recruited the first young talents and will
interview more candidates to sign up the future Innovation Makers with an objective to
have 200 by 2020.
Altran will also develop an Innovation centre in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) supported by
its subsidiary Cambridge Consultants as a strategic advisor. Cambridge Consultants will
provide innovative product development services to accelerate the growth of blue-chip and
ambitious start-up companies in Malaysia. This venture is strongly supported by the
government and local authorities. This will demonstrate the DNA of the Group and attract
the best talents.
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1. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Altran's investment in Greater Kuala Lumpur was facilitated by MIDA & InvestKL, the
specialist investment agency for the capital city of Malaysia.
"The opening of Altran's regional office today, and its Innovation Centre in the near
future is a testament that Greater Kuala Lumpur is fast emerging regional hub for
business, talent and innovation.
"A growing Malaysian economy and a pro-business government coupled with our strategic
location in ASEAN which provides companies' access to a market of 600 million population
with a GDP of more than US$2 trillion, makes Greater Kuala Lumpur an ideal choice for MNCs
looking to expand their business from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
"We are delighted to welcome Altran to Greater Kuala Lumpur. We are confident that
Altran's diverse businesses would be invaluable, offering Malaysians high value jobs and
specialised training opportunities, which is in line with Malaysia's Economic
Transformation Programme," said Mr Zainal Amanshah, Chief Executive Officer, InvestKL.
About Altran
As global leader in innovation and high tech engineering consulting, Altran
accompanies its clients in the creation and development of their new products and
services. Altran's "Innovation Makers"* have been providing services for thirty years to
key players in the Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Railways, Finance, Healthcare and
Telecoms sectors. Covering every stage of project development from strategic planning
through to manufacturing, Altran's offers capitalise on the Group's technological know-how
in four key areas: Product Lifecycle Management, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded and
Critical Systems, and IT Systems.
In 2012, the Group generated revenues of EUR1456m. Altran has a staff of 20,000
employees* in more than 20 countries.
http://www.altran.com
About Cambridge Consultants
http://www.cambridgeconsultants.com
About InvestKL
http://www.investkl.gov.my
Altran press contact:
Fabrice Godeau - head of Regional Representative Office
fabrice.godeau@altran.com
+60192601233
InvestKL press contact:
Tim Saw, Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
tim.saw@investkl.gov.my
+6012-214-8950
Altran
Altran Develops its Business in South East Asia and Opens a Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, February 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
As part of the growth strategy to develop new business opportunities in Asia, Philippe
Salle Chairman and Chief Executive of the Altran group has inaugurated today the new
regional office in Kuala Lumpur. Referring to his strategic plan 2012-2015, one of the
twelve major projects to return to profitable growth was the Group expansion in Asia.
Starting with 2 large offices in China and India, Altran is now developing its business in
South East Asia (SEA).
With 30 years of experience in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting, Altran
has decided to set up an office in Malaysia where a young and growing population with
increasing income in the SEA region has already attracted more multinational companies.
South East Asia is one of the top ten Asia-Pacific regions for foreign direct investments
(FDI), with one of the most dynamic aerospace markets and the strongest order book for
Airbus and Boeing over the last two years.
Most of key players in the aerospace have now established operations to serve the
growing demand. Malaysia is home to all of Altran's significant technology solutions -
Aviation, Healthcare, Telecoms and Transportation and delivering solutions to support
Malaysia's local infrastructure. The stage is set to transform Malaysia into a leading
global economy with high value engineers and innovation.
"We have decided to open a regional office in Kuala Lumpur as the city is the
Launchpad to SEA. With an attractive ecosystem for inward investment: world-class
infrastructure, strong economic frameworks and access to the rest of the ASEAN[1] region,
Kuala Lumpur will offer a fitting environment for Altran to continue to grow our presence
in the market across our key business areas - aviation, automotive, healthcare, telecoms
and smart society," announces Philippe Salle, Chairman and Chief Executive of Altran.
The newly started Altran regional operations in South East Asia are headed by Fabrice
Godeau. Today, Altran regional office has recruited the first young talents and will
interview more candidates to sign up the future Innovation Makers with an objective to
have 200 by 2020.
Altran will also develop an Innovation centre in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) supported by
its subsidiary Cambridge Consultants as a strategic advisor. Cambridge Consultants will
provide innovative product development services to accelerate the growth of blue-chip and
ambitious start-up companies in Malaysia. This venture is strongly supported by the
government and local authorities. This will demonstrate the DNA of the Group and attract
the best talents.
---------------------------------------------
1. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Altran's investment in Greater Kuala Lumpur was facilitated by MIDA & InvestKL, the
specialist investment agency for the capital city of Malaysia.
"The opening of Altran's regional office today, and its Innovation Centre in the near
future is a testament that Greater Kuala Lumpur is fast emerging regional hub for
business, talent and innovation.
"A growing Malaysian economy and a pro-business government coupled with our strategic
location in ASEAN which provides companies' access to a market of 600 million population
with a GDP of more than US$2 trillion, makes Greater Kuala Lumpur an ideal choice for MNCs
looking to expand their business from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
"We are delighted to welcome Altran to Greater Kuala Lumpur. We are confident that
Altran's diverse businesses would be invaluable, offering Malaysians high value jobs and
specialised training opportunities, which is in line with Malaysia's Economic
Transformation Programme," said Mr Zainal Amanshah, Chief Executive Officer, InvestKL.
About Altran
As global leader in innovation and high tech engineering consulting, Altran
accompanies its clients in the creation and development of their new products and
services. Altran's "Innovation Makers"* have been providing services for thirty years to
key players in the Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Railways, Finance, Healthcare and
Telecoms sectors. Covering every stage of project development from strategic planning
through to manufacturing, Altran's offers capitalise on the Group's technological know-how
in four key areas: Product Lifecycle Management, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded and
Critical Systems, and IT Systems.
In 2012, the Group generated revenues of EUR1456m. Altran has a staff of 20,000
employees* in more than 20 countries.
http://www.altran.com
About Cambridge Consultants
http://www.cambridgeconsultants.com
About InvestKL
http://www.investkl.gov.my
Altran press contact:
Fabrice Godeau - head of Regional Representative Office
fabrice.godeau@altran.com
+60192601233
InvestKL press contact:
Tim Saw, Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
tim.saw@investkl.gov.my
+6012-214-8950
Altran