EMBARKING A NEW WRITING JOURNEY…
We are excited to announce the launch of a new writing project here at. As part of our ongoing commitment to creativity and innovation, we are currently in the process of developing a new book wine wine and gastronomy. Ludovic is dedicated to delivering engaging and insightful content, and this latest endeavor is no exception. Stay tuned for updates as we progress through the various stages of writing and production. We look forward to sharing more details with you soon.
EXCEPTIONAL DINNER WITH CHÂTEAU MARGAUX AND BENTLEY
On November 22, 2023, we had the privilege of orchestrating an exceptional dinner event in Singapore, with Bentley hosting and Chateau Margaux as the main partner, a rare occurrence since their last participation in 2018 in the city. The evening was further elevated by the presence of other esteemed partners, Steinway and Kutaniyaki. The culinary experience was curated by none other than Singapore’s best international chef, Justin Quek, who masterfully blended local flavors with global gastronomy. This exclusive event not only showcased the finest in luxury and culinary arts but also reinforced our commitment to creating unforgettable experiences
DEVELOPPEMENT OF A NEW PAN PACIFIC HOTEL IN BANGKOK
We are thrilled to have provided advisory services for the owners of a forthcoming hotel development in Bangkok under Pan Pacific Residences brand. The negotiation process involved four key documents, including a management contract. It took almost a year of negotiations and strategic planning from the initial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for all parties to achieve a comprehensive agreement on the hotel's documentation."
BID WON FOR THE VILLERS-COTTERÊTS CASTLE (FRANCE)
Ludovic is thrilled to have successfully won a bid, in cooperation with BearingPoint, in relation the transformation and renovation project of the Villers-Cotterêt castle, a property owned by the French State. This historical castle, dating back to François I is the property to the French State, boasts stunning architecture, and is expected to house the City of the French Language and attract numerous visitors and tourists to the region.T
As part of his role, Ludovic will provide advisory services to the National Monuments Center, assisting them in finding investment solutions for the development of a hotel that can effectively meet the growing demand. This hotel business development will require negotiation skills and strategic planning to persuade investors to invest, ultimately enhancing the region's appeal as a prominent tourist destination.
FINE WINE DINNER WITH CHÂTEAU d’ARCHE, GRAND CRU classé 1855
November 2022 was the opportunity for Ludovic and Vitisasia to organise a beautiful wine dinner for Château d’Arche, Grand Cru Classé 1855 at the Basque Kitchen in Singapore. Considered as one of the most innovative Châteaux in Bordeaux, Château d’Arche is neighbour of Château d’Yquem the producer of a fantastic sweet wine but also red, white, rosé, sparking wines, whisky, rum and gin. All ingredients were there for lucky guests to experience highly positive emotions and develop great rapport with one another. Here is a short video of event.
NEW TRAINING SESSION GIVEN ON NEGOTIATION IN SINGAPORE
Developing a start-up is not only about developing a great product or service. Telling the story, building rapport and trust with colleagues, clients and investors and sell greatly contribute to the success story. That’s why negotiation skills are crucial in a startup environment. Ludovic had a chance to successfully share insights on negotiation and influence and give a webinar on the 4 Essentials Rules of Negotiation & Influence on September 14th, 2021 to the team of Kaddra based in Singapore
DEVELOPMENT OF a NEW MONDRIAN HOTEL IN bangkok
Ludovic was glad to be selected by the developer of a new Mondrian hotel of 250 rooms in central Bangkok to advise on the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding, management agreement and technical assistance agreement with a top 5 international operator. Being a hospitality lawyer by background with more than 20 years of experience in Asia and an expert negotiator certainly helped reaching the best outcome for his client.
New WEBINAR ON NEGOTIATING IN THE MODERN WORLD
Negotiating in The Modern World offers great opportunities. It is now possible to easily reach out to people around the World and communicate instantaneously and virtually. But this is not without challenges for negotiators who have to update their communications skills in a world which quickly changes and becomes more and more complex and global.
We can only thank Montblanc for making this move towards adaptability and offering this webinar to its executives. In a world of constant changes, the long term winners are negotiators who can adapt their negotiations skills and develop a global mindset.
Negotiating in The Modern World is a negotiation training online available to corporations in Singapore, Hong Kong (and the rest of Asia), in Europe (including France and United Kingdom), United States and Canada.
Feel free to contact us should you need more information on negotiation training courses in Singapore, Hong Kong (and the rest of Asia), in Europe (including France and United Kingdom), United States and Canada.
FIRST WOMAN TOP CEO ON CEO INSIGHTS
She is a groundbreaking maverick in the art industry, CEO of MTArt Agency, Forbes 30 under 30, Woman of the Year 2021 (WOTC) and former muse for Chloé luxury house. This is Marine Tanguy for a new podcast episode of CEO Insights.
It has been a real pleasure to share this moment with Marine and learn how she has climbed to success.
It was interesting to know what role negotiation played in her business, if dealing with emotional assets had consequences on her negotiations, if she thought that women had a different negotiation skill set or what was the recollection of her most memorable deal.
CEO Insights podcast is now getting momentum. Some great CEOs are lining up to share their stories and values on negotiation and influence in the coming months. It is a great way for listeners to get CEO negotiation tips, improve their negotiation skills, and a great complement to negotiation training courses in Singapore, rest of Asia and Europe as offered by Ludovic.
PODCAST INTERVIEW OF WORLD’S BEST CEO ON NEGOTIATION
It was a great honour to interview Greg Goff. Word’s Best CEO 2018 - Havard Business Review on November 2021. This podcast interview on negotiation and influence is the third episode of the CEO Insights. Greg has had a tremendous career and now sits at the board of Exxon Mobil, one go the biggest US corporation by revenue. It was captivating to hear how Greg has managed to successfully navigate negotiations at all levels during all these years. His negotiation stories and CEO negotiation tips will for sure resonate with many negotiators. Your will find the episode here.
You can also follow CEO Insights and its podcast interviews on negotiation and influence on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
PRIVATE BANKING NEGOTIATION TRAINING COURSE
Private bankers have specific needs when it comes to negotiation. They need to gain a high level of trust from their prospects or clients and be patient. Their clients can be demanding and from another culture adding layers of difficulties. The objective of this negotiation training course Singapore and Hong Kong was to remind private bankers of Pictet the basic principles of negotiation & influence with a focus on trust.
For more information on private banking negotiation training classes, please contact us.
SECOND Episode of CEO INSIGHTS
We were absolutely delighted to have Christian Blanckaert with us for the second episode of CEO Insights.
Christian is the former CEO of Hermès Sellier and EVP of Hermès International. He is also the former President of Comité Colbert. He is now an author, a professor (ESCP) and a consultant. He is also sitting at the board of a few renowned companies such as Vilebrequin and Moncler to name a few.
We asked Christian how he built himself as a negotiator, if women negotiate differently than men, what is his most memorable negotiation and so much more.
His great insights and negotiation tips will be shared with participants in negotiation training classes in Singapore in the coming weeks.
First Episode of CEO INSIGHTS
Excited to have shared the 1st episode of CEO Insights on social media in June 2021.
The first CEO who came to share his approach to negotiation & influence was Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin.
Roland revealed how he has mastered negotiating, how he prepares for important business negotiations, how he manages his sleep, his number one tip, and much more. Roland’s perspective and experience at the top position has added invaluable insight to the discussion.
The fun speed round of questions at the end helped to understand better his inclinations and personality.
official Launch of CEO Insights podcast
This is a big moment. We have officially launched CEO Insights, a FREE podcast, in which top CEOs of companies come to share their experience and approach to negotiation. Topics vary from human nature to new technologies, meditation, gastrodiplomacy and more.
Interviews are insightful and fun with a speed round of questions at the end.
The best negotiators make the best leaders. They Lead Better. They Win More. They Earn More. We have a lot to learn from them.
Get inspired!
Visit: www.ludovic.com/podcast
WEBINAR FOR MONTBLANC EXECUTIVES
We are glad to announce that we will be giving another webinar on negotiation and influence in May 2021 to the executives of another global luxury brand: Montblanc. Participants will be a mix of brand ambassadors, managers and directors working in Asia Pacific.They will be enjoying the following benefits and takeaways: strength and weakness assessment, better understanding of human nature, assimilation of 4 essential rules of negotiation, development of self-awareness, building of trust and credibility and better influence on people.
TWO WEBINARS ON NEGOTIATION & INFLUENCE for the luxury sector
It was an honor to be chosen by two of the most prestigious luxury brands (IWC and De Beers) to conduct two separate webinars on negotiation & influence.
Participants were top executives, brand ambassadors and sales people (close to 100 people in total and different time zones). All of them were eager to improve their negotiation skills. It was an opportunity to tailor content to the need of these two brands and the reality of the luxury sector.
Trust, Fairness, Leverage and Compromise were the 4 rules tackled during these webinars.
Please check social media for more information (including feedback) or contact us at: info@ludovic.asia
MOVENPiCK RESORT Ao Nang krabi - Thailand
Glad to be part of this development and to have closed a management and technical assistance agreement with Accor in the representation of the property developer.
Situated 45 minutes from Krabi International Airport, the resort will feature 250 rooms, three F&B outlets, function rooms, swimming pools, kids club and a fitness centre.
The hotel is currently under development with estimated opening in 2023
A WEBINAR FOR the FRENCH GrANDES ECOLES ALUMNI
Following the success of the first webinar on negotiation and influence, Ludovic gave a similar webinar to the members of the French Grandes Ecoles Alumni Association based in Singapore (HEC, ESSEC, EDHEC, etc.). Around 50 top executives participated. The drop-off rate was null showing the great interest of the participants in the topic.
The webinar was followed by a 20-minute Q&A with very interesting questions such as: do the 4 rules apply in the workplace? Do women negotiate differently and how to explain the salary gap? Have you ever walked away from a negotiation table?
Please check social media for more information (including feedback) or contact us at: info@ludovic.asia
First WEBINAR ON NEGOTIATION & INFLUENCE - A TRUE SUCCESS
Ludovic launched its first webinar on negotiation & influence on June 25th, 2020 with Executives’ Global Network as a partner and host. With participants being all top executives and business owners, the objective of the webinar was to remind them of the importance of negotiation skills in the world of business and the 4 essential rules of negotiation without which they would be at a disadvantage.
Highly interactive and engaging, the webinar has received excellent feedback from the 71 participants around the world and kept EGN extremely satisfied with the format and content.
Please check social media for more information (including feedback) or contact us at: info@ludovic.asia
PARTNERSHIP EVENT AT THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL BANGKOK!
All the most refined ingredients were put together to create an exceptional event at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for Thai clients of Bank of Singapore: the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (the most iconic hotel in town), a first class opera Singer, a top-shelf jewelry maker, beautiful models, a 2-star Michelin chef and the owner of four Bordeaux Grand Cru Classés. Unforgettable!
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE MASTER KEY!
Great satisfaction to have launched the "Master Key: Unlock Your Influence and Succeed in Negotiation" last week. The faucet has been turned on. Let's the words flow now...😀 Special thanks to SingaAlliance, Clyde & Co, Gosset and Pineider for their great support.
www.ludovic.online/book (kindle version also exist on Amazon)
Singapore Fête Le Champagne
Ludovic, through Vitisasia, organizes almost every year since 2011 a luxury dinner gathering of 10 of the world’s best Champagne houses in Singapore with their brand ambassadors and grande cuvées. It is a unique Champagne experience supported by partners such as AccorHotels, IWC, Miele, Audi, Ferrari, Robb Report, Lifestyle Asia, Credit Suisse, Bank of Singapore and others. The last edition took place on June 1st, 2018 at the Sofitel Singapore Resort & Spa.
Development of Bawah Reserve
Bawah Reserve is a micro archipelago situated only 300km northeast of Singapore in the Indonesian Anambas. It comprises a number of 6 islets, 13 beaches, 3 lagoons, 2 mangroves and a 150m height primary forest. The owners of Bawah Reserve have made a conscious effort to create a fresh and unique hospitality experience there.
Ludovic assisted owners in the development of an eco-friendly resort by adding value to their project in the form of partnerships with brands sharing the same value (such as Vilebrequin, IWC, Francois Lurton, etc). Ludovic also played a key role in the set up of the Bawah Anambas Foundation.
Sale of BHMA Hotels & Resorts TO FLIGHT CENTre
BHMA is a regional Asian Pacific hotel management company providing management for hotels, resorts, villas, serviced apartments and branded residences. In 2017, founders of BHMA contacted Ludovic to find strategic investors and sell their shares. BHMA operated 14 properties in Thailand and had another 19 committed hotel projects in Asia at that time. Ludovic introduced the ASX listed Flight Centre Travel Group, which took full control of BHMA the same year.
Development of Novotel Ekkamai - Bangkok
Ludovic assisted the owners of a hotel to be developed in Bangkok Ekkamai in negotiating and signing a management agreement with AccorHotels and have their hotel operated under the Novotel brand and standards
Development of Ibis Styles Brisbane Hamilton
Ludovic assisted the owner of a hotel to be developed in Brisbane Hamilton in selecting an international operator, negotiating and signing a management agreement with the AccorHotels Group.
Support to Grant Axe Rawlinson
Grant “Axe” Rawlinson is a New Zealand adventurer and public speaker who has lived in Singapore for more than 17 years. In 2018, Axe attempted the second trans-Tasman solo crossing on a rowing boat in human history with the objective of reaching his birthplace in New Zealand.
The “Ditch” (diminutive of the Tasman Sea) is considered in the ocean rowing community to be one of the most hostile crossings in the world.
Ludovic assisted Axe in promoting his expedition, finding sponsors and communicating on ocean plastic pollution.
TESTIMONIALS
“I have had the pleasure to collaborate with Ludovic on various occasions and to deeply appreciate his human qualities, very high standards and extensive competencies. ”
“He is a creative and strategic thinker making him a singular successful negotiator (particularly with partnerships). Fueled by his passion for the Bawah Reserve project he succesfully convinced luxury and lifestyle brands to partner up with us even before the opening of Bawah Reserve. Aside to his mission for Bawah Ludovic is also a “fin connoisseur” in wine and fine dining as well as a writer, speaker and hospitality expert.”
“We at EGN (Executives’ Global Network) Singapore had the pleasure of appointing Ludovic for a webinar. More than 70 senior executives attended this interactive webinar on the topic 4 Essential Rules of Negotiation & Influence: Getting An Edge in A Complex World by Ludovic Tendron. It was a true pleasure working with Ludovic who is highly organized and professional at every step along the way. We received only excellent feedback from the participants of the event and we will be delighted to work with Ludovic again. I can highly recommend him if you need negotiation training for your clients or team.”
“I’ve been working with Ludovic on the legal set-up of Playground (Sport Now PTE LTD). I’ve always been very pleased with Ludovic’s entrepreneurial spirit and his clear understanding of our vision and what we are trying to achieve for the sport industry. His constant input on our business development strategy are extremely helpful.”
“I have worked very closely with Ludovic on a number of matters, including a complex dispute concerning a hotel management agreement that went wrong. Ludo is a highly intelligent and commercial lawyer, with a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector. I have no hesitation in recommending him to my clients.”
