Gala — Tailored for Tomorrow
An evening of transatlantic elegance at the heart of New York City.
Educating the next generationof transatlantic leaders.
The French-American Chamber of Commerce 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 Graduate Business Scholarship, named in honor of a beloved past president, who headed the FACC for over 30 years.
For the past 14 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 Spécialisé in a business-related discipline in France. Scholarships are $15,000 each and are allotted exclusively to 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.
PatriceLouvet
President & Chief Executive Officer · Ralph Lauren Corporation
Patrice Louvet is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ralph Lauren Corporation and serves on the Ralph Lauren Board of Directors. Mr. Louvet leads the Company and its 24,000 employees worldwide in their purpose-inspired Next Great Chapter.
Since joining Ralph Lauren in 2017, Mr. Louvet has championed a culture that embraces Mr. Ralph Lauren's enduring vision, the brand's rich heritage and a spirit of innovation. He initiated the Company's digital transformation and brand elevation strategy worldwide, step-changed its international and direct-to-consumer retail expansion, while further embedding citizenship and sustainability into the iconic brand's business.
Prior to Ralph Lauren, Mr. Louvet spent nearly three decades in leadership roles across three continents at Procter & Gamble, leading multi-billion-dollar global consumer brands — from Gillette to Pantene and SK-II.
A French and American national, Mr. Louvet graduated from the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris, received his MBA from the University of Illinois and served in the French Navy as Naval Officer, Admiral Aide de Camp. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Danone and the Hospital for Special Surgery, and on the CEO Advisory Council of the Fashion Pact.
Guastavino's
A landmark beneath the Queensboro Bridge — soaring tile-vaulted ceilings, candlelit arches and the unmistakable grandeur of old New York.
The evening
- 01A cocktail reception in a spectacular venue in the heart of New York
- 02A two-course seated dinner with remarks
- 03A dessert buffet, with entertainment & cocktail stations
- 04Exceptional networking with high-level executives
- Date
- Monday, November 2, 2026
- Time
- 6:30 PM — 10:30 PM
- Venue
- Guastavino's, New York City
- Dress Code
- Formal Attire
From the 2025 Gala
Join us for anunforgettable evening.
Seats are limited. Reserve your place at the table — or join us as a sponsor and stand alongside the future of transatlantic leadership.