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Membership Overview Advancing U.S. Business in Southeast Asia since 1984
THE US-ASEAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
The US-ASEAN Business Council is the premier advocacy organization for U.S. corporations operating
within the dynamic Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Council works to deliver
tangible results that support members’ business objectives on trade and investment activities in ASEAN
by removing constraints on trade and investment. The Council also works to elevate the importance of
the U.S.-ASEAN economic relationship to American and ASEAN public policy makers and business
leaders.
Founded in 1984, the Council’s unique regional, country and industry-specific intelligence and its deeply
cultivated and extensive relationships allow us to engage key actors in Southeast Asia at the highest
levels. The Council’s engagement in the United States and ASEAN includes opportunities for candid
dialogues where we can solve problems, facilitate business opportunities and provide unparalleled
advocacy and support for transactions.
The Council works across all 10 member countries of ASEAN, representing more than 160 major U.S.
companies that span every major industry. Our membership includes companies which have been active
in Southeast Asia for more than a century as well as newcomers looking to expand their presence in one
of the world’s most dynamic markets.
The Council works closely
with ASEAN economies
to develop their business
climates and promote
investment. The Council
shapes business
environments by
engaging senior officials,
developing white papers
on key legislative issues
and conducting targeted
advocacy. The Council
also partners with the
U.S. Government, ASEAN
Governments, the ASEAN
Secretariat, private
sector leaders, think
tanks, domestic associations, AmChams, and other U.S. industry trade and policy organizations to drive
change. As a result of the Council’s exclusive access and extensive engagement, heads of state and
senior officials rely on the Council for briefings on U.S. private sector trade and investment priorities.
As a member-driven organization, the Council tailors it services to advance individual member needs
through our offices in Washington DC, New York, Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hanoi,
Manila, and Yangon.
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OUR GLOBAL OFFICES & TEAMS
Washington DC (HQ) New York City, NY Singapore (Regional HQ)
1101 17th Street, NW Suite 411 521 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700 8 Shenton Way, #29-03
Washington, DC 20036 New York, NY 10185 AXA Tower Singapore 068811
Tel: +1 (202) 289-1911 Tel: +1 (212) 687-4505 Tel: +65 6339-8885
Indonesia Malaysia Thailand
35th Floor, Menara Astra Office Suite 183, Menara Maxis 26th 23rd Floor, Siam Tower
Jln. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 5 Floor, KLCC 989 Rama 1 Road, Patumwan
Jakarta, Indonesia 10220 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50088 Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Tel: +62 21-5012-1123 Tel: +60 3-2615-7975 Tel: +66 2-649-1119
Vietnam Philippines Myanmar (US ICT Council)
15th Floor, Pacific Place 83B Ly Rm 808, 8/F Ascott No. 148/B Dhamma Zedi Road
Thuong Kiet Bonifacio Global City Bahan Township
Hanoi, Vietnam 28th Street corner 5th Ave. Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: +84 24-3930-6404 Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634 Tel: +95-1-513-664
Philippines
Tel: +63 2-860-9820
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CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL MEMBERS
3M Gilead Sciences Stripe
Abbott Laboratories GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) S&P Global
Adobe Inc. Google TE Connectivity
AES Corporation Hanesbrands, Inc. UL LLC
AIG Heidrick & Struggles UPS
Airbnb Hewlett Packard Enterprise Visa Inc.
Amazon Hewlett-Packard Inc. VMware
Amgen IBM The Walt Disney Company
Apple I.M. Systems Group Inc.
Archer Daniels Midland Intel
Baker & McKenzie Jhpiego
Black & Veatch Johnson & Johnson
Boeing JUUL
BP Kimberly-Clark KKR
Cargill Koch Industries
Carrier Corporation Liberty Mutual
Caterpillar Loon LLC
Chevron Marriott International
Chubb Mars, Inc.
Cigna Mastercard
Cisco Merck & Co. (MSD)
Citi MetLife
The Coca-Cola Company Microsoft
ConocoPhillips Monsanto
Corteva Netflix
Diageo Novartis
Dow Chemical Company Oracle
Edwards Lifesciences Palo Alto Networks
Elanco Animal Health PACCAR
Expedia PayPal
Experian PepsiCo
ExxonMobil Pfizer
Facebook Philip Morris International
Federal Express Qualcomm
Fluor Corporation Roche
Ford Motor Company Samtec
Freeport-McMoRan SAP
GE SC Johnson
General Motors Seagate
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CORPORATE MEMBERS
Access Partnership Mattel
Agoda McLarty Associates
Albright-Stonebridge Group Mead Johnson Nutrition
American Express Medtronic
Amsted Rail Motorola Solutions
Amway Morgan Stanley
The Asia Group Mylan
AstraZeneca Nathan Associates Inc.
AT&T Nestle Purina Petcare
Autodesk Nielsen
Bank of America Nike
Baker Hughes Otis Elevator Company
Baxter Healthcare Pernod Ricard
BD PricewaterhouseCoopers
Boston Scientific Procter & Gamble Company
Booz Allen Hamilton Population Services International
BowerGroupAsia Raytheon Technologies
Brown-Forman Rio Tinto
C&M International RMA Group
Cheniere Energy SAS
Dell Salesforce
Deloitte LLP Sanofi Aventis
Discovery Networks Splunk
Eli Lilly & Company State Street
Estée Lauder Companies Takeda
Fragomen Target
FTI Consulting Texas Instruments
Grace The Scoular Company
Harley-Davidson The Scowcroft Group
Herbalife Twilio
Hills & Company Twitter
Honeywell Tyson Foods
John Deere Varian Medical Systems
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Verizon Communications
KPMG Walmart
Lockheed Martin White & Case, LLP
Marsh and McLennan Yum! Restaurants Int’l
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FOUR KEY PILLARS OF THE COUNCIL
I. Advocacy
For more than 35 years, the Council has been the premier advocacy organization for U.S. corporations
operating within the dynamic Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), serving as the leading
voice of the U.S. private sector in promoting mutually beneficial trade and investment relationships
between the United States and Southeast Asia. We believe opening and investing in the sustainability of
efficient, resilient and competitive markets are critical to the continued growth of our member
companies and innovation and job creation in the United States and Southeast Asia. The Council
advocates on behalf of our members through business and industry trade missions, roundtable
dialogues, and by using the incredibly strong relationships that we have developed over the decades.
Our advocacy for members has proven to be critical in reactive situations, as well as for members
wishing to be proactive for their business interests in Southeast Asia.
II. Relationship Development
The Council has developed incredibly strong relationships throughout all levels of government across the
ten ASEAN countries. These relationships include all 10 heads of state, cabinet level ministers, and
working groups of all levels. The Council is able to leverage these relationships on behalf of our
members and provide opportunities for our members to engage stakeholders in both the ten ASEAN
countries’ governments, as well as the U.S. government. We run over 300 programs per year, which
provide ample opportunities for our members to raise concerns relevant to their company’s business
interests in the region, and to discuss possible solutions. The Council also provides stakeholder mapping
services to identify the relevant stakeholders for your issues.
III. Intelligence
With over 400 intelligence products published annually, the Council prides itself in its ability to keep
members informed of developments relevant to U.S. business interests in the region. Our intelligence
products provide analysis on recent news and analytical updates on policies. With seven offices across
the region, our on the ground intelligence gathering is second to none.
IV. US-ASEAN Bridge Building
The relationship between the U.S. and ASEAN is critical to both the Council and our members. By
promoting close ties between the U.S. and ASEAN, we help nurture this long-lasting relationship with an
important trade partner. The Council publishes pieces such as “ASEAN Matters” and disseminates it
widely, including amongst the entire U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate, the U.S. National Security Council, the
USTR and the mayors of the top thirty cities in America. Our goal is to ensure that the critical trade
relationship between the U.S. and ASEAN is not overlooked, and that government officials are aware of
the region’s importance to our members.
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MEMBERSHIP
Corporate: US $13,500/year
Corporate membership provides general advocacy support, access to all country- and industry-specific
updates, and access to most Council events.
*Please note: Corporate membership dues will increase to $14,500 in 2021.
Chairman’s Council: US $30,250/year
In addition to the benefits of Corporate membership, Chairman’s Council membership provides:
• Customized advocacy support;
• A seat on the Chairman’s Council Advisory Group;
• Access to intimate events with government officials;
• Advocacy support on company-specific issues;
• Intelligence catered to your company’s needs; and
• Direct support for setting up meetings with key policy makers/influencers.
*Please note: Chairman’s Council membership dues will increase to $32,500 in 2021.
MISSION STATEMENT
To deliver tangible results that support our members’ business objectives by removing constraints on
trade and investment activities in ASEAN, and elevating the importance of the U.S.-ASEAN economic
relationship to American and ASEAN public policy makers and business leaders.
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
All Council members are required to acknowledge and adhere to the Statement of Principles which
guides our work:
1. We believe that expansion of economic relations between the United States and ASEAN is in the
strategic interests of all.
2. We endorse the principles of ASEAN Centrality, regional integration, and a globally connected
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
3. We believe in free and fair trade and investment, and the pursuit of American free trade
agreements with ASEAN countries with the ultimate goal of an ASEAN-U.S. Free Trade
Agreement.
4. We believe that the private sector is a vital partner for attaining sustainable and inclusive
growth in Southeast Asia and for advancing social and economic development in the region.
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I. ADVOCACY
Advocacy is one of our core pillars and one of the most powerful ways in which we can help grow your
business across Southeast Asia. Our advocacy work includes:
• Business missions to all 10 ASEAN markets which engage governments at the highest levels.
• Off-the-record roundtables and policy briefings with senior government leaders in ASEAN and
the United States.
• On-the-ground support for promoting your positions/policy priorities with policy makers.
• Industry-specific, country-specific, cross-sector and regional advocacy through committees that
target their engagement based on member priorities.
• Advocacy on your behalf in situations where your company should not be directly identified or is
unable to be present.
Chairman’s Council Members Also Receive:
• Assistance with resolving company-specific trade or investment issues through our six regional
offices and U.S.-based staff.
• Effective advocacy strategies to impact policy concerns.
• dentification of and engagement with appropriate policy influencers to impact policy concerns.
• Assistance conducting follow-up after engaging government leaders (can include providing
officials with additional materials, setting up meetings with their staff, or getting a readout of
the government’s reaction to the discussion).
• Support for developing arguments that will resonate with target stakeholders.
• Leading and setting the agenda and policy priorities of the Country and Industry Committees.
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II. RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Council strives to ensure your team has the key relationships needed to safeguard your
organization’s interests across the region. Benefits include:
• Regular roundtables and networking opportunities to connect with thought and government
leaders.
• Opportunities to connect with private sector partners and develop coalitions focused on key
challenges in ASEAN (or a specific market) through participation in the Council’s country- and
industry-specific committees.
• Opportunities for your executives to develop relationships with key influencers in U.S.-ASEAN
policy through our annual U.S. and ASEAN Ambassadors’ Tours.
• The ability to request contact details for key government officials both in the region and in the
U.S.
Chairman’s Council Members Also Receive:
• Assistance with organizing up to eight (8) private meetings with government leaders.
• Direct support from Council staff for building relationships. Staff are available to accompany
executives to meetings with government officials and can provide access to back-channel
feedback following interactions.
• Senior Executive Roundtables - monthly engagements for Asia Pacific/ASEAN private sector
Presidents (in Singapore).
• Asia Pacific Presidents’ Business Mission, engaging target countries’ heads of state and Cabinet
officials.
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III. INTELLIGENCE
Providing your organization with reliable and consistent intelligence is a key aspect of ensuring your
business in Southeast Asia continues to flourish.
• Off-the-record roundtables and policy briefings with senior government leaders from ASEAN
and the United States.
• Industry-specific, country-specific, cross-sector and regional intelligence delivered regularly to
ensure that your company and your team is the first to know of issues ahead as well as the
Council’s professional insight that allows your team to take action ahead of your competitors.
• More than 20 dedicated email lists so your team can hone in on exactly the information that’s
valuable to you and your business.
Chairman’s Council Members Also Receive:
• Company specific advice and updates from experts based in the United States and throughout
Southeast Asia.
• Detailed stakeholder mapping, including biographies, contact details, and the option for
personalized introductions.
• Support for crafting talking points and briefing papers.
• Annual regional, or country specific, in-person / telephone briefings for your senior executive
team.
www.usasean.org | Last Updated 7/2/2020IV. US-ASEAN Bridge Building
One of the Council’s primary objectives
is to nurture the overall relationship
between the United States and ASEAN.
We build bridges in many ways,
including:
Building and running innovative
roadshows for the ambassadors from
the United States to ASEAN countries,
as well as the ambassadors from
ASEAN countries to the United States;
Working closely with the State department and other branches of government on heads of state visits;
Providing briefings and support to U.S. government officials planning their visits to ASEAN member
countries; and
Publishing, ASEAN Matters for America in collaboration with key partners, a biennial printed focus on
the important and multi-faceted relationship between the United States and ASEAN.
ASEAN Matters
The US-ASEAN Business Council, in partnership with the East-
West Center and ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute, published and
launched the 4th edition of ASEAN Matters for America in
Washington, D.C. on July 23, 2019. The publication, shared
with U.S. and ASEAN leaders at all levels, breaks down the
latest investment figures, trade data and in-depth research on
U.S.-ASEAN economic and commercial ties as well as why social
and strategic issues are key to both the United States and
ASEAN.
The launch event in D.C. featured remarks from Dr. Satu
Limaye, Vice President and Director of the East-West Center,
U.S. Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO), House Foreign Affairs
Committee and Co-Chair of the U.S. Congressional Caucus on
ASEAN, US-ABC President and CEO Alexander Feldman,
Representative Ted Yoho (R-FL), Member of the House Foreign
Affairs Committee, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, His Excellency
Mahendra Siregar, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States, and Astri Kimball Van
Dyke, Senior Counsel at Google, a platinum-level sponsor of the publication.
www.usasean.org | Last Updated 7/2/2020COUNTRY AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEES
The Council is organized into two primary building blocks: Industry and Country Committees. By
organizing members around areas of common interest and creating statements of group policy, the
Council is able to tailor its advocacy to country- and sector-specific issues.
Country Committees: Regional Committees:
1. Brunei Darussalam 1. ASEAN
• Co-Chairs: Microsoft, GE • Chair: Adobe
2. Cambodia • Vice-Chairs: UPS, Visa, UL
• Chair: ConocoPhillips 2. APEC
• Vice-Chairs: Ford, Visa • Chair: Dow
3. Indonesia
• Vice-Chairs: GE, Chevron, Juul
• Chair: P&G
• Vice-Chairs: ConocoPhillips, Freeport
McMoRan, Citi, ExxonMobil, PMI Industry Committees:
4. Laos 1. Customs
• Chair: Microsoft • Chair: UPS
• Vice-Chairs: Coca-Cola, GE • Vice-Chairs: Intel
5. Malaysia 2. Defense & Security
• Chair: MetLife • Co-Chairs: Boeing, IMSG
• Vice-Chairs: Coca-Cola, ConocoPhillips • Vice-Chairs: n/a
6. Myanmar 3. Energy
• Chair: Chevron • Co-Chairs: ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil
• Vice-Chairs: Baker & McKenzie, Coca-
• Vice-Chairs: Chevron, GE, S&P Global
Cola
4. Financial Services
7. Philippines
• Co-Chairs: 3M, Fluor • Co-Chairs: Chubb, Citi
• Vice-Chairs: Citi, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, • Vice-Chairs: AIG, Visa, S&P Global
PMI 5. Food & Agriculture
8. Singapore • Chair: Elanco
• Chair: Oracle • Vice-Chair: Cargill, Corteva, ADM
• Vice-Chairs: Kimberly-Clark, PMI, Visa 6. Health & Life Sciences (HLS)
9. Thailand • Co-Chairs: Jhpiego, GE
• Chair: Chevron • Vice-Chairs: Johnson & Johnson,
• Vice-Chairs: AIG, Dow, Ford, Koch Novartis, Pfizer, Roche
Industries, Microsoft, Seagate 7. Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
10. Vietnam
• Chair: Cisco
• Chair: GE
• Vice-Chairs: Amazon, Oracle,
• Vice-Chairs: Dow, ExxonMobil, Coca-
Cola, AES, Abbott Qualcomm, Seagate
8. Infrastructure
• Chair: 3M
• Vice-Chairs: Caterpillar
9. Manufacturing
• Chair: Dow
10. Travel & Tourism
• Chair: Expedia
• Vice-Chairs: Agoda, Airbnb, Marriott
International
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Alexander Feldman
Chairman, President & CEO (Washington DC)
afeldman@usasean.org
Amb. Michael Michalak
Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director (Singapore)
mmichalak@usasean.org
Marc Mealy
Senior Vice President, Policy (Washington DC)
mmealy@usasean.org
Elizabeth Dugan
Vice President, Operations (Washington DC)
edugan@usasean.org
Bernard Baskin
Director, Development & Membership (Washington DC)
bbaskin@usasean.org
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