Welcome to Member News, where we share insights from the FACC-NY community. This page features articles authored by our members and interviews that highlight their expertise and experiences across a wide range of industries.
Joëlle Grunberg, President of North America at Tory Burch, is a seasoned executive whose career spans financial services, strategic consulting, and leadership roles across some of the world’s most recognized fashion and luxury brands. With a foundation built in performance-driven environments and a trajectory that includes senior roles at McKinsey & Company, Lacoste, and Wolverine Worldwide, she is known for pairing sharp strategic insight with a deeply human approach to leadership. Passionate about building strong, diverse teams and committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Joëlle brings both rigor and purpose to everything she does — shaping not only ...
17 March 2026
Benoit Bistro, the quintessential French destination by Alain Ducasse, is proud to celebrate the evolution of its leadership as Chef de Cuisine Lucile Plaza prepares to transition into the role of Executive Chef. This promotion marks a new chapter for the restaurant, led by a chef whose career embodies a bridge between classical French heritage and the vibrant energy of New York City. ...
As the final votes on the 2026 Finance Law conclude the debates in the National Assembly, the French real estate landscape takes on a new face. Between the birth of the Relance Logement (Housing Revival) scheme and the tightening of certain tax breaks, it is time for an assessment for French expatriate communities around the world. Should projects be accelerated or revised? Decoding the flagship m ...
Len Adams is the CEO of ACG Resources, a New York–based executive search and interim staffing firm serving both domestic and international companies across financial services, professional services, real estate, and emerging growth sectors. ...
International mobility is a powerful driver of growth, but it also exposes companies to significant legal, social, and tax risks: selecting the appropriate contractual framework (secondment, expatriation, or local contract), determining the applicable social security regime, defining the employee’s tax status, handling immigration formalities, and ensuring compliance of the documents provided ...
We are pleased to introduce our valued member, Ludovic Sabot, General Manager of WATT Design & Build USA. After 10 years in the Media industry and 10 years in Sustainability & Environment, he decided to start a new professional life in the enthralling Hospitality industry. After working for Bragard USA - a worldwide iconic brand in premium uniforms - as General Manager, and for Christofle as Direc ...
Across industries, organisations are operating under the same economic pressures, using the same digital platforms, and adopting the same AI tools. Yet, they are achieving sharply divergent outcomes. Some continue to grow, sustain trust, and remain intelligible as they scale. Others are producing more content, investing more heavily in technology, and communicating more frequently, all while becom ...
French businesses aiming US growth often underestimate the major differences in payment processing between France and the US, leading to delays, higher costs, and lost revenue. ...
In today’s interconnected business world, language skills and cultural intelligence are no longer optional — they are strategic assets. ...
As a French CEO or entrepreneur based in New York and a member of the FACC-NY, you are an expert in strategy and risk management. Yet, amid the complexity and high cost of the U.S. market, securing your and your family's social protection can often be overlooked. ...