Arlington, VA, September 10, 2010
George Demetriades, ABDG’s Vice President of Washington Operations addressed GIFAS, the French Aerospace and Defense Industry Association in Paris yesterday.
Mr. Demetriades was asked to speak to over 70 members of the Association, representing small, medium and large companies. The topic of his remarks were “How French companies can enter the U.S. defense market.”
Mr. Demetriades has responsibility for all of ABDG’s international efforts and was invited to address the group because of ABDG’s extensive experience helping European companies assess opportunities in the United States. He was able to draw on ABDG’s track record of success citing examples where ABDG has helped companies establish US subsidiaries, form teaming partnerships, and develop acquisition strategies.
Mr. Demetriades was accompanied by his colleague, Mr. Jerome Riviere, a former Member of the French Parliament who represents ABDG’s interests in France and has been instrumental in its success in Europe.
ABDG also specializes in assisting US companies capture or expand market share in Europe.
American Business Development Group, Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia is an internationally respected, full-spectrum business development consulting firm, now representing a diverse list of over fifty prominent U.S. and international businesses. ABDG enjoys a reputation as the largest business development firm in the United States which specializes in the re-equipping and modernization of the Reserve Component.
