American Chamber of Commerce To The European Union - Role and Purpose

Role and Purpose

The primary purpose of both AmCham EU and the Executive Council is to play an active role in the successful development of the Single Market throughout all EU Member States. They therefore direct their energies towards the EU institutions, the EU Member States, the EU accession countries and Wider Europe and the US.

AmCham EU is valued as an independent source of quality information and analysis. This reputation has helped the organisation to build and benefit from close ties with EU officials. Through participation in working policy groups, members prioritise issues, develop position papers, organise meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences which provide a platform for open exchange of information and ideas.

The vision of AmCham EU is to be:

• The most effective advocacy force in the EU;
• The representation body for US business in the EU; and
• A trusted discussion partner for European institutions and governments.

AmCham EU believes in deepening and widening the single market, achieving a low carbon economy, driving innovation, increasing trade and investment, and better preparing the workforce to meet future demands. By helping drive the transatlantic economy, AmCham EU shows it is heavily invested in and committed to Europe.

This membership-lead and membership driven organisation is currently chaired by Hendrik Bourgeois, Vice President of European Affairs, GE. The Managing Director is Susan Danger, who oversees a secretariat of 20 professional staff.