and widening the EU Single Market, achieving a low-carbon economy, driving innovation, increasing trade and investment, and better preparing the workforce to meet future demands. By helping drive the transatlantic economy, AmCham EU shows it is heavily invested in and committed to Europe. This membership-led and membership driven organisation is currently chaired by Karl Cox, Vice President of Global Public Affairs, Oracle Corporation. The Chief Executive Officer is Susan Danger, who oversees a secretariat of over 20 professional staff. Policy Committees Agriculture & Food Competition Policy Consumer Affairs Customs & Trade Facilitation Digital Economy Employment & Social Affairs Environment EU Tax Financial Services Healthcare Institutional Affairs Intellectual Property Security & Defence Trade & External Relations Transport, Energy & Climate Advocacy and Communications AmCham EU's publications are distributed in Brussels and throughout Europe. In communicating its views to the institutions via position statements, publications, meetings, newsletters, its website and social networks, AmCham EU's primary role continues to be the contribution to the development of policy and legislation at the drafting stage, thereby playing an important role in the development of Europe's economy. Membership AmCham EU's membership currently comprises more than 160 companies, the majority of which are US multinational corporations. Members include some of the world's biggest brands and leading multinationals from across all industries and business sectors. Although 25% of the members are law firms and public affairs consultancies, there are also a small number of international corporations who have demonstrated strong US business links. American Chambers of Commerce in Europe (AmChams in Europe) AmCham EU is a member of AmChams in Europe (ACE), which is a network of approximately 45 American Chambers of Commerce across Europe. The Chair of ACE is Patrick Mikkelsen, Executive Director of AmCham Netherlands. See also Chamber of Commerce European American United States Chamber of Commerce References American Chambers of commerce Trade associations based in Belgium Pan-European trade and professional organizations Advocacy groups