Franky Helmons
ADVISOR
Belgium
Franky has more than 30 years’ experience working as a cross-cultural expert and senior advisor in both commercial and non-commercial organizations in China. He lives by the motto ‘Amor Mundi’ and makes a point of embodying altruism in every step he takes. Franky believes that when we comprehensively understand how our efforts contribute to a greater good, we will be inspired to further emulate these competencies and identify chances to be part of building a better world.
Professional Experience
Over the last three decades, Franky’s active participation in providing specialist advice to ensure a sustainable technology application in forestry products (for domestic and commercial use), encouraged his recognition as a key interlocutor between his clients and the market.
As a skilled leader communicator, he continues to build bridges of understanding and unify a range of people across countries. Franky has provided senior leadership and direction to numerous manufacturing organizations, achieving commercial success in ways that respected the natural environment.
External Appointments
In the context of economic growth disparity between regions, Franky has been a frontrunner in implementing workforce development programs, with a focus on aspects such as traditional values and customs.
Franky often appears as a public speaker on bilateral relations, particularly in the area of concepts and proven methodologies for mapping and resolving cultural differences in the workplace and at an individual level.
Education
He holds a degree from the University of Gent (Belgium). Franky’s specialization in Chinese Cultural Affairs & Political Studies will help form the basis of his advice on the protection of cultural and natural heritage throughout the Pacific Ocean.