Mr Varin succeeds Maria Fernanda Garza – who becomes ICC’s Honorary Chair – following a unanimous vote of the organizations over 90 national committees at its Global Headquarters in Paris.
Mr Varin has set out a five pillar strategy for his two-year tenure as ICC Chair, encompassing:
Commenting on Mr Varin’s election, ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO said: “Philippe’s assured leadership, focus on performance and delivery, and deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing international business will be hugely valuable as we continue our transformation to a stronger and more dynamic institution.
“I look forward to working hand-in-hand with Philippe throughout his tenure and take this opportunity to thank our outgoing chair, Maria Fernanda Garza, for the unique value she has created for our global network over the past two years.”
