1. Background
ACOCEX (Spanish Association of Foreign Trade Professionals) was born with the spirit, hope and the need to grow as professionals involved in the internationalization of Spanish companies. It began in October 2004 with the signing of the Certificate of Incorporation. Its subsequent notification of setting up and registration with the Home Ministry took place in January 2005. ACOCEX took off with few resources on hand, limited time availability and very little funding coming from specific contributions made by the founders.
Natural or legal persons? It was the first reflection and debate that took place among the founders. The conclusion was that only natural persons could become members of ACOCEX. Thus, working as an employed person they would have the support of their industry colleagues and would make the exports of their companies grow. If they were self-employed, there would be a code of ethics put in place, which guarantees professionalism to its potential clients. Only professionals with experience in strategic decision-making, in any foreign trade field, and with specific training in foreign trade may become members of ACOCEX.
The path has not been easy during these years. Our projects, our novel philosophy has been slow to gain acceptance among the business community and Government departments: To inform, educate, raise awareness and act has been and is our leitmotif. ACOCEX continues to provide a response to the question that every company must know how to respond: “Why does a customer abroad need to buy my products or services?”
10 Years after the founding of ACOCEX we are proud of having achieved that Spanish companies export more, having been able to increase the degree of professionalization of managers of international departments, having promoted foreign trade consultancy in Spain in such a way that we are today positioned at the same level as tax consultancy, HR and accountancy firms. We are fully satisfied, as our services are demanded by large corporations and leading companies in Spain to sign collaboration agreements. We are a benchmark for universities, business schools, training consultancy firms and Government departments who invite us to participate in conferences, meetings, forums, courses, both in Spain and abroad.
The following 10 years are full, as on that first day at Milan airport, with the same hope, same commitment but with more experience. We still have challenges, we still want to improve the competitiveness, professionalism of Spanish companies and make it possible for Spain to overcome the image of a country of shopkeepers to become a country of sellers. Make Spain a hub for intercontinental business and internationalization.
2. Awards
Acocex, together with Bankia Bank, celebrated yesterday, 27 October, the first Awards to be given to those companies who have an important background in exporting from Spain to the world.
ACOCEX since 2015, and after a 10 years trajectory as an outstanding and relevant foreign trade association, presented its initiative for ACOCEX NATIONAL EXPORT AWARDS, with an aim to reward and merit the Spanish companies in their export activity.
The ACOCEX NATIONAL EXPORT AWARD is divided into the following categories:
Exporting company prize
Prize to the company with most export potential
Prize for international career
Prize for innovation in exports
Prize for support to exports
Special ACOCEX prize
The companies who got the first Acocex award were among others: Callaghan for footwear and Soria Natural for cosmetics.
3. Contact details
Calle Santa María Magdalena, 10-12, 2ª planta
28016 MADRID (España)
Tel: +34 91 290 81 26
Email: presidencia@acocex.es
www.acocex.es
Contact person: Mr. Rafael Cascales, Executive President
Khun Triyaporn Boonsiriya, with Mr. Rafael Cascales, Executive President of Acocex
Khun Triyaporn Boonsiriya, with Ms. Alicia Montalvo, Director General of ICEX, Spain
Ms. Patricia Boto, with Mr. Guillermo Rivas Plata, Honorary President of Acotex
Del 16 al 26 de Junio se han celebrado las Jornadas Gastronómicas de Tailandia en 10 de los Restaurantes, y en la sección de Platos Preparados de los Supermercados de El Corte Inglés en las ciudades de Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Santiago de Compostela y Málaga.
El 15 de junio, se hizo la inauguración y presentación de las Jornadas en el Gourmet Experience del centro de Callao, con la presencia de La Embajadora de Tailandia, Dña. Rattikul Chansuriya, y como madrina del evento la modelo Laura Ponte.
Al acto asistieron infinidad de periodistas y medios de comunicación, así como famosos, entre ellos el Modisto y diseñador Petro Valverde y Alejandra Botto, Embajadora de Perrotón España.
Las jornadas se han realizado con gran éxito de afluencia por parte del ´público, tanto en los restaurantes como en los supermercados.
Durante los meses de Agosto y Septiembre, en las cafeterías de los mismos centros también se podrán degustar tapas tailandesas acompañadas por la famosa cerveza Singha del país.
Para más información, por favor, contactar con nuestra oficina en Madrid.
Jornadas Gastronómicas de Tailandia del 16 al 26 de junio en los restaurantes de El Corte Inglés. En el Departamento de Platos Preparados se podrán adquirir distintas Recetas típicas de la cocina tailandesa En las Cafeterías de El Corte Inglés y durante los meses de Julio y Agosto se podrán degustar diversos platos de la gastronomía tailandesa. Disponible en los siguientes centros: Madrid (Castellana, Serrano, Goya, Princesa, Pozuelo & Preciados), Barcelona (Diagonal), Valencia (Pintor Sorolla), Santiago de Compostela (Santiago), Málaga (Avda de Andalucía)
