Edwin De los Santos, president of AMCHAMDR, was elected as Vice Chair of the organization, consolidating his and AMCHAMDR's leadership position in the regional AMCHAM association.
The Association of American Chambers of Commerce of Latin America and the Caribbean (AACCLA) held its 56th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, with the participation of the president and executive vice president of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR), Edwin De los Santos and William Malamud, respectively.
The new AACCLA Governing Board is composed as follows: Luis Felipe Carrillo, SVP & Market Head Latam South of Ecolab, as CHAIR; Edwin De los Santos, president of AES Dominicana and president of AMCHAMDR, as VICE CHAIR; and Stefan Freiberg, Chief Financial Officer of the US Chamber of Commerce, as TREASURER.
“It is an honor and a privilege to have been appointed Vice Chair of AACCLA. This appointment reflects AMCHAMDR’s continued commitment to promoting trade and investment in the region. At AMCHAMDR, we will work tirelessly to strengthen trade and economic relations in Latin America and the Caribbean and to drive sustainable growth in our region. Together, we will reach new horizons and opportunities for the benefit of our communities and businesses,” said Edwin De los Santos, President of AMCHAMDR and Vice Chair of AACCLA.
This annual meeting brought together leaders of Amcham organizations from across the region, as well as prominent figures from the United States and Latin America, to address key issues related to the region's economic and trade development. One of the highlights of the agenda was the "Forecast on Latin America and the Caribbean" conference, which analyzed the economic outlook for the region in the coming years.
During the event, AMCHAMDR was recognized by AACCLA for its centennial founding in the Dominican Republic. For 100 years, AMCHAMDR has played a pivotal role in fostering economic and commercial well-being, as well as promoting foreign investment in the country. This distinction reflects AMCHAMDR's ongoing commitment to promoting trade and investment in the Dominican Republic and the region.
In addition to the working sessions, the annual meeting featured prominent speakers and figures from the United States and Latin America, including U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo; General Laura Richardson, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Southern Command; President Santiago Peña of Paraguay; Lisa Kubiske, APEP negotiator at the State Department; Inter-American Development Bank Executive Vice President Jordan Schwartz; and other distinguished guests.
This 56th AACCLA Annual Meeting is a space for the exchange of ideas and experiences that will contribute to strengthening trade and economic relations in the region. AMCHAMDR will continue to play a key role in promoting investment and trade in the Dominican Republic, working in collaboration with other American chambers of commerce throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
