[Virtual] AmChams of the Asia Pacific Readout on the D.C. Door Knock

Event Details

AMCHAM Myanmar is the logistical host for this event and the event is open for all members of AMCHAMs of the Asia Pacific (AAP)

Join AMCHAMs of the Asia Pacific virtually on August 24 from 9:30am Singapore / 8:00am Myanmar for a brief readout on the recent AAP 2022 Door Knock to Washington, DC. Speakers will cover the recent AAP Washington D.C. Doorknock attended by delegates from 15 American Chambers of Commerce from the region.

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was a key focus in many discussions, especially the challenges and opportunities that lie within the framework. The IPEF acts as a roadmap for the U.S to facilitate even greater economic connectivity within the region. The program included meetings with representatives of the State Department, Department of Commerce, USTR, Congressional representatives and more.

The 2022 U.S. Washington DC Doorknock was organized by the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) and was led by Steve Okun, AAP Chair & Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates. It was the first in-person Doorknock since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The Doorknock is an annual event where the Chambers from AAP meet with the U.S. Government officials, Members of Congress and Senate, and other thought-leaders who help determine the future of U.S. policy towards the Asia Pacific region.

AmChams from the following countries were also represented: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam and included their members from global corporates, SMEs and AmCham leaders.

Please join us for a readout on this exciting and important activity and learn about our engagement in Washington, D.C.

Click the link here to register for this event with AmCham Myanmar: AMCHAMs of the Asia Pacific Readout on the D.C. Door Knock | The American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar on Glue Up

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This session will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule, is off-the-record, and will not be recorded. For press inquiries, please contact service@amchammyanmar.com.

Date and Time: August 24, 8:00am Myanmar / 9:30am Singapore
Venue: Zoom. An access link will be sent to you in advance.
Tickets: FREE for members of AMCHAMs of the Asia Pacific (AAP)
Booking deadline: August 23, 12 pm (Myanmar Time)
Capacity is limited and tickets are on a first-come-first-serve basis
Prior booking is required and no walk ins accepted.
Tickets are non-transferable.
This event is open to AMCHAMs of the Asia Pacific (AAP) Members Only.

* Please note this event is organized by AmCham Myanmar.

* For any enquires please contact the AmCham Programming and Events Team at pe@amcham.com.sg.

Speakers

Steven Okun

Senior Advisor at McLarty Associates

Loren Monroe

Principal at BGR Group

Siobhan Das

CEO of AmCham Malaysia

George Drysdale

Chairman and CEO of Marsman Drysdale Group

Jonathan Mantz

Principal at BGR Group

Steven Okun’s thirty-year career in public affairs includes leadership positions in government, business and industry associations.

Since 2017, he serves as a Senior Advisor to global geostrategic consultancy McLarty Associates working with multinational clients across the region. As KKR’s first Director of Asia Public Affairs from 2011-2017, his responsibilities encompassed government affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability. From 2003-2010, he created and led Asia public affairs for global logistics firm UPS.

Steve serves as Chair of the AmChams of Asia Pacific, the umbrella organization of American Chambers of Commerce that promotes trade and investment between the region and the United States and previously served four terms as a Governor for AmCham Singapore, including being elected three times as Chair.

Awarded a Special Service Commendation in the Clinton Administration, Steven served as Deputy General Counsel at the US Department of Transportation from 1994-1999.

A frequent analyst for global media, he also authors regular commentary and is the featured guest on Singapore’s MONEY FM International News Review.

A sought-after expert, he speaks frequently to businesses, investor groups, at universities and conferences across the region.

He received his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Loren Monroe, a Principal at BGR Group and the Head of the firm’s State & Local Practice, has more than 20 years of experience in Washington’s political, business and public policy arenas. He is a member of the Executive Board and one of the firm’s spokesmen.

Loren helps provide clients at the state and federal levels achieve policy solutions and secure business opportunities in Washington and state capitals across the country through direct lobbying before Congress, governors and attorneys general.

Loren leads BGR’s State Advocacy and Appropriations practice while providing strategic advice to the firm’s entire roster of clients at all levels of government. He is skilled at helping clients align federal and state advocacy strategies including persuading state and local leaders to support federal priorities. He also helps clients to secure grants and appropriations from federal and state agencies.

During his time at BGR, Loren has lobbied for a diverse roster of clients in the health, financial services, technology, international and energy arenas. Due to the quality of service and results that are consistently delivered, Loren has represented many of his clients in excess of 15 years. He is consistently named one of Washington’s top lobbyists by The Hill newspaper.

Prior to joining BGR, Loren was a business development coordinator for Washington, D.C., public affairs firm Cassidy & Associates. He began his career in Washington serving on the legislative staff of former Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM) when he served as Chairman of the Budget Committee and as a senior member of the Appropriations Committee.

Loren currently serves on the Finance Committees of the Republican Governors Association, the Republican State Leadership Committee and the Republican Attorneys General Association.

Siobhan Das, Chief Executive Officer, AmCham Malaysia. The Chamber is the voice of U.S. business in Malaysia which plays a critical role in sectors is supply chains for semiconductor, medical devices, energy, pharmaceuticals, automotive & aviation. Siobhan currently sits on the board of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and previously spent 11 years in China, five as Director, Industry Committees, AmCham Shanghai. Prior to this she worked in the film & televison industry with stints in LA, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Sydney.

She has two undergraduate degrees from Boston University and was a Sloan Fellow at London Business School.

Siobhan has created an action-oriented policy platform at the Chamber that is designed to address both the strategic concerns of American multinational companies and the tactical day to day challenges faced by operations on the ground. By working closely with business leaders and various stakeholders in the Malaysian and U.S. governments, Siobhan has been able to represent the membership and ensure that AmCham Malaysia fulfills its role as the Voice of U.S. Businesses in Malaysia.

Jonathan Mantz is a Principal at BGR Government Affairs and leads the firm’s Democratic outreach efforts. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Commerce, Infrastructure & Energy Practice. Over the past three decades, Jonathan has held senior positions to elect Democrats to the White House, Senate, House of Representatives and governorships. A leading political strategist, he has raised nearly half a billion dollars over his career for Democratic campaigns.

At BGR Group, Jonathan leverages his experience and expertise counseling clients to provide a wide range of services in government relations and public affairs that deliver results. He works with clients to create and execute legislative strategies, strengthens their political affairs operations and enhances their profile. As Co-Chair of the Commerce Infrastructure and Energy Practice, Jonathan represents clients with interests in telecom, technology, energy, environment, immigration, health care, transportation, trade and appropriations before Congress, the Administration, and state and local governments. As a member of the Finance Committee of the Democratic Governors Association, he works with Democratic governors and gubernatorial candidates across the country.

Jonathan served as National Finance Director for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 Presidential campaign. Before this, he served as Deputy Executive Director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). Jonathan was the Finance Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for three election cycles.

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