Your bridge between Europe and the US

Companies don’t just look for advice — they look for results, relevance, and a partner who understands their reality. Looking to turn strategy into action ? To remove barriers to growth ? To develop your organization into new markets ? As a transatlantic business development specialist, we leverage an extensive network and global experience to connect people and projects. For us, complexity is no matter. Challenging situations are where we thrive.

Creation & Animation of Business Communities

Development and management of international business communities across Europe and the U.S. Structuring and leadership of sector-focused Special Interest Groups.
Organization of high-impact events, conferences, and webinars.
Advocacy for European companies in U.S. markets and institutional environments.
Promotion of cross-border engagement among corporate, governmental, and innovation stakeholders.

U.S. Market Entry & Expansion for Foreign Companies

Design and execution of U.S. market entry strategies for European firms.
Support for establishing U.S. branches and localizing brands.
Guidance on regulatory, cultural, and operational requirements.
Facilitation of partnerships, business development, and network integration.
Assistance for executive relocation and onboarding within the U.S. ecosystem.

Linking European & U.S. Business Ecosystems

Connection of European innovation hubs with major U.S. economic centers.
Development of multi-country strategic partnerships and business networks.
Engagement with chambers of commerce, economic agencies, and industry clusters.
Acceleration of international cooperation, joint ventures, and investment opportunities.
Enhancement of visibility and access for European organizations within U.S. markets.

27

years of knowledge of the US

400

professional guests hosted during an economic mission

2,000

community active members developed in three years

6

partnerships with major local Chambers of commerce in US

6

community chapters opened in 4 states and 2 countries

5,000

LinkedIn followers developed from scratch in three years

“ I am a Franco-Belgian-American executive with over 30 years of international leadership experience across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, currently serving as CEO of Belwest, the accredited Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce for thirteen western U.S. states.

I help European companies enter and scale in the U.S. by building strategic connections, fostering cross-border business communities, and linking key innovation ecosystems across continents. My unique profile combines multinational executive experience, entrepreneurial leadership, deep cultural fluency, and a proven ability to bridge public and private sectors.

My vision is to strengthen the transatlantic innovation corridor, and my mission is to accelerate U.S. market success for foreign companies while creating meaningful, lasting connections between Europe and the United States.”

Connect directly with Alain Charbonnier

contact[at]alaincharbonnier.com

123 Demo Street
New York, NY 12345

Expertise

Engineering background

Thanks to his engineering background, Alain has developed unique expertise in analyzing, understanding, and solving complex situations and problems, as well as in decision management.
Transatlantic Business Development

Having worked for over two decades with businesses located in or with ties to the US, in such diverse fields as tech, IT, oil and gas, automotive, and manufacturing, Alain has in-depth knowledge of the vastly different business ecosystems in the US and Europe. He uses this knowledge to build partnerships, negotiate deals, and grow your business.
Cross-continental Management

Alain has hands-on experience managing massive international teams. For part of his career, he managed a team spanning more than 20 countries across the globe.
Growth and Scaling

Whether you're working to launch a startup or managing an established profit center, Alain has the experience you need to build relationships that foster rapid growth for SMEs or long-term stability for multinationals.
Public Speaking

Since 2018, Alain has given talks and presentations across Europe on such diverse topics as American history, culture, and economics, entrepreneurship and business, building a life abroad, and eSports.