THE FACC FOUNDATION PRESENTS

About the
FACC Foundation

122 recipients · 13 years · over 1 million dollars of scholarships

The French-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation (FACC Foundation) was launched in 2012 to sponsor the education of the next generation of transatlantic business leaders. The patronage is done through the highly selective “Serge Bellanger French American Business Scholarship Program,” named in honor of a beloved past president, who headed the FACC for over 30 years.

For the past 13 years, the FACC Foundation has provided over $1 million in financial support to French students seeking to pursue an MBA in the U.S., and to American students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree or a Mastère Specialisé in a business-related discipline in France. The Scholarships are $15,000 each and are allotted to pay exclusively academic tuition.

The FACC Foundation Gala is one of the most exclusive events within the French-American community,
gathering friends and business partners for an evening of high-level networking,
entertainment, fine dining and so much more.

2025 Honoree
Thierry Prevost

Thierry Prevost has devoted his career to the art and business of department stores, working in more than 25 countries and calling six of them home. Born and educated in Paris, he began in Connecticut at Sage-Allen before embarking on a three-decade journey through some of the world’s most prestigious retail institutions including Nouvelles Galeries, Galeries Lafayette, Robinsons Singapore, The Mall Group in Thailand, Modo in Dubai and now Printemps.

In 2021, he unveiled Printemps Doha, a spectacular 400,000 square foot destination celebrated as the largest luxury department store in the Middle East. Today in New York, as CEO of the Americas, he is leading the launch of Printemps’ first U.S. store on Wall Street, a visionary space conceived by Laura Gonzalez where each room unfolds as its own story.

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Guastavino’s • New York

A cocktail reception in a spectacular venue in the heart of New York.
A two-course seated dinner with remarks.
A dessert buffet, with entertainment & cocktail stations.

Exceptional networking opportunities with other high-level executives.

6:30 – 7:00pm: VIP Cocktail
7:00 – 8:00pm: Cocktail
8:00 – 9:30pm: Dinner
9:30-10:30pm: After Party & Entertainment

Date: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Venue : Guastavino’s in New York City
Dress Code: Formal attire

Unable to attend the gala? 
The FACC Foundation is grateful for support in all forms,
please consider one of the additional options below:
SPONSORS
PARTNERS
2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Highlights from the 2024 Foundation Gala

Contact

Organizer:
French American Chamber of Commerce Foundation
For information, please contact foundation@facc-foundation.org