Annual report 2007 - Euler Hermes
Annual report 2007 - Euler Hermes
Annual report 2007 - Euler Hermes
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Contents<br />
Key figures<br />
Page<br />
2<br />
Interview with Clemens von Weichs 4<br />
Message from Jean-Philippe Thierry 6<br />
Corporate governance 7<br />
Highlights of <strong>2007</strong> 8<br />
■ The preferred partner for trade<br />
receivables management 10<br />
The expertise of a global leader 11<br />
Promising growth drivers 14<br />
■ A strategy centred on client<br />
satisfaction 16<br />
The World Agency, for greater efficiency 17<br />
Using technology to improve client<br />
relationships 20<br />
■ The strength of an international<br />
organisation 22<br />
Helping to develop international trade 23<br />
Risk analysis – the cornerstone<br />
of the <strong>Euler</strong> <strong>Hermes</strong> business model 26<br />
■ A client-oriented<br />
human resources policy 28<br />
Making innovation an integral part<br />
of the group 28<br />
A lasting partnership<br />
with shareholders 32<br />
Financial statements – a summary 34<br />
Regional offices 36<br />
<strong>Euler</strong> <strong>Hermes</strong> for a “businessable” world<br />
<strong>Euler</strong> <strong>Hermes</strong> has launched an international advertising campaign to strengthen its corporate image and emphasise<br />
its position as the preferred partner for helping businesses develop. A new word has been coined especially for the occasion:<br />
“businessable”, meaning everything that facilitates successful business.
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