AmCham Bahrain 2023 AGM & Election

“The American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham Bahrain), the premier business association dedicated to serving the U.S. - Bahrain business community, held its highly anticipated Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 21 at the Wyndham Grand Manama Hotel. The AGM brought together esteemed guests, members, and stakeholders, to outline opportunities and strategies for the year ahead and elect the next Board of Directors, who will lead AmCham through the term 2023-2025.

The AGM agenda commenced with a warm welcome address by AmCham Bahrain President, Qays H. Zu’bi, emphasising the importance of collaboration and acknowledging the support of esteemed guests, including the US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Steven Bondy, and James Golsen from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

HE Steven Bondy delivered remarks highlighting the importance of the trade and investment relationship between the United States and Bahrain. He praised the partnership between the U.S. Embassy and AmCham Bahrain in delivering American products, technologies, and services to regional and Bahraini markets, expressing eagerness to enhance commercial relations further.

The AGM reached its pinnacle with the announcement of the newly elected Board of Directors that will play a crucial role in leading AmCham Bahrain through the term 2023-2025. The board members include Qays H. Zu’bi, Zahraa Taher, Michel Sawaya, Mark Thomas, Daniel Taylor, Ali Moosa, Feras Fakhro, Hesham Alabbar, Bradley Cook, and Faisal Juma. The AGM welcomed the newly appointed Executive Director, Sandra Knight and paid tribute to Mary McGinnis for her exceptional work during her tenure.