On May 26, AmCham hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year, AmCham’s AGM took place online via video conferencing.
During the AGM, a brief overview of the year under review was given by AmCham’s President, Jasper van Ouwerkerk. Furthermore, the financial statements were presented and the new Board of Directors was elected. AmCham proudly welcomes Therese Noorlander (Director Sustainability Europe at Coca-Cola), Matt Rider (CFO at Aegon), Lieke Schepers (Member Management Board Randstad NL / CEO Yacht at Randstad), Hans Erik Tuijt (Director Global Sponsorships Heineken Int., at Heineken) and Leonique van Houwelingen (CEO Europe at BNY Mellon), into the AmCham Board. For an overview of the entire Board of Directors, please click here.
Following the AGM, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) addressed the Members live from the United States.
During his keynote address, the Congressman touched upon the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Economy and the Presedential Elections, the collaborative approach of the private sector and the U.S. government. The Congressman also emphasized the importance of the strong economic ties and historic friendship between Michigan / the U.S. and the Netherlands.
AmCham cordiallly thanks all Members and Congressman Bill Huizenga for joining us on May 26.
