Welcome to the FACC Texas Board of Directors

Thank you for choosing to serve the FACC and for giving your time and expertise to support our mission. This onboarding package is here to guide you through your role and responsibilities as a Board Member — so you can engage with confidence and make a meaningful impact from the very start.

Any questions? Do not hesitate to reach out to the team: Audrey Martineau — audrey.martineau@facctexas.com  |  Constance Bost — constance.bost@facctexas.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. The Mission of the FACC
2. The Role of the Board of Directors
3. Board Organization & Governance
4. The FACC Team
5. What We Do — Programs & Services

1. THE MISSION OF THE FACC

Building value for members — connecting companies, delivering market access, and supporting growth across the U.S. market.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit transatlantic business hub connecting French, American and international companies across the U.S. market. Present in Houston and Austin, the FACC delivers high-level networking, business development, market intelligence, talent services, and industry events — bridging two of the world’s most dynamic economies.

2. THE ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the FACC. Its role is not to manage daily operations, but to provide strategic guidance, oversight, credibility and access to networks — supporting the Executive Director and team with perspective, introductions, sound governance and alignment around the Chamber’s mission.

a. The Three W’s — What Is Expected of You

b. Key Bylaws Provisions — What You Need to Know (Article 4)

The following provisions from the FACC Bylaws are particularly important for Board Members to be aware of. The full Bylaws document is available in the Shared Drive (see section d below).

Board composition (Art. 4.01): The Board shall have between 9 and 19 Directors. This number may be increased up to 25 by majority vote of the Board.

Election & eligibility (Art. 4.02): Directors are nominated by the President and elected at a Member Meeting. Only representatives of Corporate Members in good standing are eligible. A Corporate Member may have no more than one Director on the Board.

Terms (Art. 4.03): Directors serve three-year terms and may be re-elected, but may not serve more than three consecutive terms (9 years total).

Board composition requirements (Art. 4.04): At least one Director must represent Individual Members, and at least one must represent a small or startup business.

Meetings (Art. 4.05): Board meetings are held at least quarterly. Written notice must be sent by email at least 10 days and no more than 30 days before any meeting.

Compliance & removal (Art. 4.06): Directors must comply with all Chamber policies. Any Director may be removed for or without cause by a vote of Members at a Special Meeting.

Quorum (Art. 4.08): A majority of Directors constitutes a quorum. Board decisions are taken by majority vote of Directors present.

Remote meetings (Art. 4.11): Meetings may be held by phone or video conference, provided at least 50% of participants consent and all can communicate concurrently.

c. Practical Expectations

Attend quarterly Board meetings and the Annual General Assembly whenever possible.

Review materials in advance and come prepared with constructive feedback.

Support the Chamber through introductions to members, sponsors, partners, speakers or relevant institutions.

Act as an ambassador for the FACC and help strengthen its visibility across the French-American business community.

Respect confidentiality, disclose conflicts of interest and contribute to a collaborative Board culture.

d. Key Documents

All key documents are stored in the Board Member Shared Drive. Click on each folder to access the relevant materials directly.

3. Board Organization & Governance

a. Board Composition

The FACC Texas Board of Directors is composed of senior executives from leading French and French-affiliated companies operating across Texas. Below are the current members of the Board.

b. How the Board Operates

The Board of Directors meets four times per year in regular Board Meetings. These sessions are the primary forum for strategic discussion, program review, and key decision-making. Attendance is expected from all Board Members, and the agenda is circulated in advance by the FACC team.

Once a year, the FACC holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM), typically in May. The AGM brings together the full membership of the FACC, presents the year’s results and financial statements, and formally elects or re-elects Board Members. Board Members are expected to attend and actively participate in the AGM.

Between Board Meetings, the FACC team coordinates with Board Members on specific initiatives, events, and committee work. Board Members are encouraged to stay engaged and responsive throughout the year.

c. Committees & Expert Groups

The FACC Texas governance structure includes two mandatory committees and several ad hoc expert groups that Board Members and senior professionals can join or help create based on priority topics.

In addition to the mandatory committees, the FACC Texas operates several ad hoc expert groups open to Board Members and senior professionals from member companies. Board Members are encouraged to join existing groups or propose new ones aligned with emerging priorities.

Board Members may join any of these expert groups or propose new ones. Contact the FACC team to express your interest or suggest a new topic area.

4. THE FACC TEAM

Meet the dedicated professionals who support the Board and drive the FACC Texas mission forward every day.

Audrey Martineau Key Account Manager Member relations, community building, stakeholder engagement, CRM audrey.martineau@facctexas.com

Constance Bost Executive Director International business development, strategic partnerships, organizational leadership constance.bost@facctexas.com

Aurore Ladeveze Director Strategic Partnerships & Growth Event management, program design, cross-cultural relations, community engagement aurore.ladeveze@facctexas.com

Alix Mattlinger Project Manager Growth missions, business development, operations management alix.mattlinger@facctexas.com

Lea Catanzano Director Innovation & Growth Innovation strategy, business development, startup ecosystems, technology transfer lea.catanzano@facctexas.com

Anaelle Papin Project Manager Mission support, recruitment, events organisation, member liaison anaelle.papin@facctexas.com