Welcome

António Martins da Costa, President of AmCham

AmCham is a historic and prestigious institution in the relationship between the US and Portugal.

In this new term, the Board intends to build on the work carried out so far, adding new lines of action that strengthen the partnerships between the business and institutional communities of both countries, in light of the new challenges and the transformations taking place globally.

To that end, the Board – now broadened to include new sectors – has presented an Action Plan based on the following pillars:

- Establish AmCham as the reference organization for American and Portuguese companies, institutions and individuals looking to position themselves in the Portuguese and US markets, respectively. - Address the issues with the greatest impact on the business world today, through Specialized Committees:

• Technology and Innovation
• AI, Data and Cybersecurity
• Energy Transition
• ESG
• Education and R&D
• Health and Biotechnology
• Tourism and Leisure
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

- Consolidate AmCham as a key partner of the institutions that promote cooperation between the two countries, namely the US Embassy in Portugal and FLAD. - Collaborate with other external entities, particularly AICEP, business associations, universities and R&D centers, as well as other chambers of commerce and NGOs. - Adapt AmCham's internal structure to provide a service that members recognize as adding value, through timely events of general or specific interest, a broader presence across sectors and regions, and an effective communication strategy.

We would like all members to see AmCham as an organization that serves them and in which they recognize themselves, whether by facilitating institutional relationships and networking, acquiring or exchanging know-how, or creating new business opportunities.

António Martins da Costa