The Global Business Alliance (GBA) is the premier advocacy resource for international companies in America. With over three decades worth of expertise in helping international companies navigate the U.S. political and policy landscape, GBA launched the CEO Leadership Council in 2022 to raise our collective voice.
CEOs of U.S. subsidiaries bring a unique perspective and vital insights into the extraordinary challenges facing our nation. Yet, policymakers often overlook this segment of the U.S. business community in their deliberations. The CEO Leadership Council seeks to bridge this gap by elevating the perspectives of GBA member companies to the highest levels of government.
Purpose
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Drive Extraordinary Outcomes | Representing GBA’s full membership, the CEO Leadership Council meets with senior policymakers to address the most pressing issues facing America’s economic competitiveness. These engagements serve as a jumping-off point for companies to establish and strengthen relationships with key policymakers.
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Catch Up to Your Competitors | Being impactful requires a seat at the table where critical issues are discussed. Historically, U.S. executives of internationally headquartered companies have been much less engaged with government leadership compared to their counterparts from U.S.-headquartered firms. The GBA CEO Leadership Council is our seat at the table, ensuring the voice of international companies is heard.
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Collaborate With Peers | The CEO Leadership Council offers a unique opportunity for executives to network and share best practices to mutual challenges across industries.
Details
Members of the CEO Leadership Council convene twice annually in Washington, D.C., to engage in high-level discussions and networking events. Each session includes direct conversations with senior government officials and the chance to connect with peers in an informal dinner setting.
This year, GBA is expanding the experience for CEOs. They will select from one of two groups for the spring meetings to meet with policymakers specifically working in the areas of focus for each group. The Council will then come together for December meetings with decision-makers working on issues of interest to the entire group and sit together at GBA’s Annual Dinner.
Group 1 (Infrastructure, Industrial Policy and Workforce)
Spring Session: Tuesday, April 29 – Wednesday, April 30
Possible Meeting Targets:
- Secretary of Transportation
- Secretary of Labor
- Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
- Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Winter Session: Wednesday, December 3
Possible Meeting Targets:
- Secretary of Commerce
- Secretary of Treasury
- Director of the National Economic Council
Group 2 (Trade, Market Access and Competitiveness)
Spring Session: Tuesday, May 13 – Wednesday, May 14
Possible Meeting Targets:
- United States Trade Representative
- National Security Council
- Members of the Senate Committee on Finance
- Members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Winter Session: Wednesday, December 3
Possible Meeting Targets:
- Secretary of Commerce
- Secretary of Treasury
- Director of the National Economic Council
Delivering Value
Participation in the CEO Leadership Council offers CEOs an opportunity to meet with public officials alongside a diverse group of companies that benefit from cross-border connections. This represents a unique opportunity to tell your company’s investment story in the United States.