Mentoring: a career tailwind

26 Mar 2025
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Europe faces a pressing digital skills gap, with 44% of citizens lacking basic digital competencies and over 149,000 information technology roles unfilled in Germany alone. To address these challenges, HP has committed to advancing digital equity for 150 million people by 2030. In partnership with the ReDI School of Digital Integration, HP supports training for over 4,000 students each semester, many of whom are migrants or  marginalised locals. HP employees serve as mentors, helping students build skills and confidence. Through equipment donations and programme support, HP remains committed to empowering Europe’s diverse talent pool and strengthening its digital future. Learn more on Invested in Europe.

AmCham EU elects new Vice-Chair of the Board

25 Mar 2025
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AmCham EU is pleased to announce that Jean-Marc Leclerc (IBM) has been elected as Vice-Chair (Corporate) of the Board of Directors for a two-year term. Jean-Marc Leclerc succeeds Nikolaas Baeckelmans (ExxonMobil). AmCham EU would like to thank Mr Baeckelmans for his extraordinary work and commitment over the past years on the Board of Directors.

How will the EU life science strategy achieve competitiveness?

25 Mar 2025
All committees
Healthcare

On Tuesday, 25 March, AmCham EU hosted a discussion on the EU’s forthcoming life sciences strategy and its role in enhancing the sector’s global competitiveness. Ann-Sofie Rönnlund, Member of Cabinet to Commissioner Zaharieva, outlined the Commission’s vision to promote innovation, resilience and patient access. Moderated by Felix Uedelhoven (GE Healthcare), Chair, Healthcare Committee, AmCham EU, the event explored how the EU can create a supportive regulatory and investment environment. Speakers stressed the importance of public-private collaboration and adequate public funding to boost research and innovation, positioning Europe as a global leader in health and ensuring long-term sustainability for patients, healthcare systems and businesses.