THEMATIC GROUPS
Fostering vital discussions among AmCham members
Welcome to our network, where open discussions on global issues intersect with the pulse of our business communities. Four pillars — Advocacy, Communication, Membership, and Transatlantic Ambassadors Impact Group — are at the heart of our mission.
These thematic groups are intended exclusively for AmCham representatives and serve as informal and internal platforms to exchange best practices and solutions to common challenges. By sharing best practices across different AmChams, AmCham representatives can gain valuable insights, learn from one another, and enhance their own operations. Thematic groups are open to all AmCham representatives interested in the topic, regardless of their seniority.
Our Advocacy Group, co-coordinated by Elke Roelant, Deputy Executive Director of AmCham The Netherlands, and Françoise Soudaz, Senior External Relations Manager of AmCham EU, ensure impactful policy initiatives. To engage with this group, contact Elke at elke.roelant@amcham.nl or Françoise at francoise.soudaz@amchameu.
The Advocacy Group focuses on sharing successful strategies in policy work and government relations. Its members exchange insights on how to represent member interests, influence policy, and engage stakeholders in a transparent and impactful way, supporting AmChams in becoming strong advocates for a better business environment.
Our Communication Group, co-coordinated by Daniel Kiryakov, Communications and Public Affairs Manager of AmCham Bulgaria, Yuliana Chyzhova, Communications Director of AmCham Ukraine, and Mojka Mišič, Communications and Advocacy Director of AmCham Slovenia, ensures effective dissemination of information and messaging. Connect with Daniel at daniel@amcham.bg or Yuliana at ychyzhova@chamber.ua or Mojka atmojka.misic@amcham.si to contribute to our communication efforts.
The Communication Group is dedicated to exchanging best practices in public relations, digital strategy, media outreach, and storytelling. Its purpose is to help AmChams communicate their impact more effectively, strengthen their brands, and build trust through consistent and engaging communication.
Our Membership Group, coordinated by Tim Horan, Associate Director Strategic Partnerships and Engagement of BritishAmerican Business, drives community growth and engagement strategies. For involvement in membership-related initiatives, reach out to Tim at thoran@babinc.org.
The Membership Group is designed to explore best practices in member engagement, recruitment, and retention. The group aims to help AmChams provide greater value to their members, foster stronger communities, and ensure long-term membership satisfaction and growth.
The Transatlantic Ambassadors Impact Group is a strategic working group focused on identifying and coordinating priorities related to transatlantic trade and investment. Its primary mission is to strengthen coordination across transatlantic issues by identifying shared priorities among AmChams, developing unified messaging, supporting ACE’s broader advocacy goals, and enhancing business dialogue between the United States and Europe. The group is responsible for monitoring and analyzing key developments in transatlantic relations, recommending common messaging and policy positions aligned with ACE’s strategic priorities, and supporting initiatives that foster cooperation between the U.S. and Europe in areas such as trade, investment, and stakeholder engagement. It contributes insights, messaging, and coordination to ACE-wide initiatives and campaigns in line with the approved advocacy framework. The group is jointly coordinated by the Chair and Vice Chair of AmChams in Europe, who serve as its Group Coordinators.