International Division - US Chamber of Commerce

The International Division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce leadsthe business community’s efforts to shape global policy. What followsis a brief overview of our programs, policy priorities, and recentaccomplishments.Headquartered near the White House—and with representatives inkey foreign capitals—the U.S. Chamber’s International Division is apowerful advocate for international economic engagement. Our expertswork with leaders in business and government to vigorously advancepro-business trade and investment policies that create jobs and spureconomic growth.With unparalleled access to key decision makers in the United Statesand abroad, the International Division is working to expand U.S.companies’ access to the 95% of the world’s population that livesbeyond our borders. We have made significant progress in recent years,but there is still much work left to do.This is an exciting time to be conducting business internationally, and Iencourage you to join with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in this greatwork. Together, we can create new opportunities around the globe.Myron BrilliantSenior Vice President, International AffairsU.S. Chamber of Commerce

International PrioritiesLevel the playing field for American businesses and workersby lowering barriers to trade and investment.Fight economic isolationism in all its forms, including unduerestrictions on investment, procurement, exports, sourcing,and human capital.Champion innovation and intellectual property as vital forcreating jobs, saving lives, and advancing economic growth.Align trade, regulatory, and competition policy to ensureopen and competitive markets.U.S. Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tom Donohue (left), hosts a dinnerhonoring China’s National People’s Congress Chairman Wu Bangguo. Secretary ofState Hillary Clinton was among the distinguished guests.Shape the global agenda for energy security and climatechange policy to promote America’s competitiveness.Scott Eisner, executive director of the AfricaBusiness Initiative (left), meets with AmChamEthiopia President Ato Getachew Ayele, andU.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk in AddisAbaba, Ethiopia.Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singhis hosted by the U.S. Chamber’s US-IndiaBusiness Council.U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue(left), and Mexican President Felipe Calderón meet at thepresidential residence Los Pinos in Mexico City.

International DivisionU.S. Chamber Of CommerceChamber Vice President of InternationalAffairs John Murphy (left), greetsColombian President Álvaro Uribe.U.S. Department of CommerceSecretary Gary Locke speaks to theBrazil-U.S. Business CouncilU.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk gives hisfirst address to the business community at theU.S. Chamber (right). After, Myron Brilliant,senior vice president of International Affairs,leads the discussion.Select Recent AccomplishmentsEvery year the International Division hosts• Heads of state and government from a dozen countries• Minister-level officials from scores of countries around the globe• Business missions to more than a dozen countries• We speak a total of 20 languagesChamber Vice President for Asia Tami Overbyshaking hands with Korean PresidentLee Myung-bak after receiving the Order ofIndustrial Service Merit Silver Tower.Australian Prime Minister KevinRudd (left), with ChamberAssociate Director for SoutheastAsia Catherine Mellor, duringhis first official visit toWashington, D.C.Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Malikiaddresses members of the U.S. Chamber’sIraq Business Initiative.Liz Reilly, Director of theU.S. Chamber’s TradeRootsprogram, speaks to the U.S. SenateCommittee on Small Business andEntrepreneurship.

Business CouncilsThe U.S. Chamber’s business councils provide a forum advance business opportunities andcommercial relations between the United States and critical markets around the globe.Council members have access to new business opportunities by advocating for open markets,regulatory cooperation, intellectual property protection, and other pressing issues.Selma HabibExecutive Director®Tami OverbyPresident202-463-3181shabib@uschamber.comwww.usbahrainbusiness.org202-463-5435toverby@uschamber.comwww.uskoreacouncil.orgSteven BipesExecutive DirectorEsperanza JelalianExecutive Director202-463-5843sbipes@uschamber.comwww.brazilcouncil.org202-463-5732ejelalian@uschamber.comwww.uspakistan.orgRon SomersPresidentYasmin MotamediExecutive Director202-463-5679rsomers@uschamber.comwww.usibc.com202-463-5671ymotamedi@uschamber.comwww.usegyptbusiness.org

International DivisionU. S . C h a m b e r O f C o m m e rc eInternational Policy CommitteeThe U.S. Chamber’s International Policy Committee (IPC) develops our policy positions relating tointernational trade and investment and makes recommendations to the Chamber’s board of directors.The IPC focuses on issues such as multilateral and bilateral trade agreements, the removal of foreigntrade barriers, and U.S. trade laws and trade development programs.Reporting to the IPC are regional task forces that focus specifically on commercial relations with Asia,Europe and Eurasia, the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and trade policy.International Division ContactsDivision Leadership Myron Brilliant, Senior Vice President 202-463-5489 mbrillia@uschamber.comInternational Policy John Murphy, Vice President 202-463-5645 jmurphy@uschamber.comAsia Tami Overby, Vice President 202-463-5519 toverby@uschamber.comMurray Hiebert, Senior Director 202-463-5584 mhiebert@uschamber.comWestern Hemisphere Patrick Kilbride, Director 202-463-5485 pkilbride@uschamber.comEurope/Eurasia Peter Rashish, Vice President 201-463-5647 prashish@uschamber.comMiddle East Yasmin Motamedi, Executive Director 202-463-5671 ymotamedi@uschamber.comAfrica Business Initiative Scott Eisner, Executive Director 202-463-5720 seisner@uschamber.com