About Us
Our History
Malaysian Spanish Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MSCCI) or better known as La Cámara was established on 6th July 2009, in the wake of an increasing number of Spanish companies that were setting up in Malaysia.
It was launched by a number of founding members, individuals, businesses and trade association with a diverse range of experience, professional expertise and a genuine passion for promoting Spanish trade, business, communication and culture in Malaysia. From the very beginning, these initial members had the support and advise of the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Kuala Lumpur, given that the purpose of the association is to become the official Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Malaysia.
La Cámara aims to be the preeminent point of reference for Spanish companies interested in investing in Malaysia, as well as for Malaysian companies willing to develop and expand their business in Spain.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision: To be a central pillar for all issues related to economic, trade and industrial relations between Malaysia and Spain.
La Cámara will accomplish the Vision with the following Mission:
To foster friendship, promote close and harmonious educational, economic, trade and industrial relations between Malaysia and Spain and promote greater understanding between the private sectors of Malaysia and Spain regarding the economic and trade policies and situations of the respective country.
To provide discussion and meeting forum for companies and business operation in trade between Malaysia and Spain, facilitate visits of missions by groups of businessmen, entrepreneurs, industrialist and technical experts, arrange for exchange of technical and general information in trade, investment, tourism, public sector policies and all other areas relevant to business relations between the private sectors of member countries and enter into fraternal relationship with other appropriate organisations with similar objectives.
To collect, publish and disseminate information conducive to the attainment of any of its objects among members of the Community.
Our Objectives
The objectives of La Cámara are to organize activities and events which will help promote Spanish products and services to the local market, establishment of information service and assistance that would be of help to the Spanish companies wishing to envisage business opportunities in Malaysia.
Other Objectives include:
- Promote economic and commercial relationship between Malaysia and Spain
- Increase the Spanish presence in Malaysia and vice versa
- To develop commercial opportunities for our members in Malaysia and Spain
- Promotion and representation of our members in Malaysia and Spain
- To boost the existent relationship to improve interaction between Malaysia and Spain
- To improve economic and commercial relations in both directions
- Provide a channel of communication for Malaysia and the Spanish business community
- Identify the problems that Spanish companies may encounter in their development within Malaysia
- To host functions that allows members to discuss and network with Malaysia and Spanish officials and business communities
Board of Directors
Mr. Jordi Pol Ramon - Chairman
MD, BCN Smart Technologies Sdn Bhd
Founding member of La Cámara. He is currently the Managing Director of BCN Smart Technologies Sdn Bhd., a company that’s investing in technology collaborations between Spain and Malaysia.
Mr. Javier Ruiz Jimenez - Dep. Chairman
Director, Awarala Inc
Master in Computer science engineer with over 20 years of experience building and managing IT companies, developing cloud infrastructure, and leading cross-functional teams.
Mr. Alvaro Fernandez López
GM, Pudu Sinar Sdn Bhd (Melia Kuala Lumpur)
Passionate about hospitality, hotels, gastronomy, meet new cultures, travel.
Mr. Chew Cheong Kin - Treasurer
Director, Finlux Sdn Bhd
founder and Managing Director of Finlux Sdn Bhd. He is also a member of MICPA (Malaysia Institute of Certified Accountants) and a certified Sake Sommelier from the Sake Sommelier Academy (SSA).
Mr. Walter Pattynama
CEO, Molecor SEA Sdn Bhd
Very experienced International Business Leader with strong expertise in South Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia. Proven track record of driving high tech B2B top/bottom line growth, operational excellence and competitive advantage in plastics and machinery.
Mr. Fernando Carrasco Schirmer
GM, Business Performance Consulting Sdn Bhd
Over 25 years experience managing Projects, IT, Manufacturing Performance, Organisational Turnaround, and Market Research. Fernando has worked for companies in Europe, America and Asia.
Mr. Desmond Lim Shao Wai
Director, MJT World Vacations Sdn Bhd
Resourceful and accessible, not afraid to embrace new challenges, a forward-thinker in the demanding, fast-paced travel industry. A career with the unique blend of experience from travel operations, strategy and development.
Mr. Juan Miguel Marzal
Director, Spanish Gourmet Sdn Bhd
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Mr. Diego Vivancos Gallego
APAC Reg. Director, Arquimea Group S.L.
More than 20 years’ experience in industrial and technology companies in managerial, business development and technical positions in private and public sectors. Last 10 years based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ms Carol Edwin - General Manager
Malaysian Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
This is what I want for my clients: a shift towards empowerment, recognition of inherent strengths, a new perspective of how amazing they are and how to use all that they have within them to succeed in life.
Mr. Juan Guía Garcia - By Invitation
Economic and Commercial Counsellor
Economic and Commercial Office in Kuala Lumpur, Embassy of Spain in Malaysia
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Mr Alex Foo - By Invitation
Trade Analyst
Economic and Commercial Office in Kuala Lumpur, Embassy of Spain in Malaysia
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