The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) is delighted to announce that Chris Delaney, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has been confirmed as the new Chair of its Executive Council. The Executive Council of AmCham EU brings together 20+ senior executives who lead the European operations of some of the world’s largest multinational companies. The group strives for the continuous improvement of the EU’s competitiveness in the global economy. They engage in targeted dialogue at the highest levels of government across the EU and its Member States.
Goodyear’s Chris Delaney to lead CEO group
The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) is delighted to announce that Chris Delaney, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has been confirmed as the new Chair of its Executive Council. The Executive Council of AmCham EU brings together 20+ senior executives who lead the European operations of some of the world’s largest multinational companies. The group strives for the continuous improvement of the EU’s competitiveness in the global economy. They engage in targeted dialogue at the highest levels of government across the EU and its Member States.

Mr Delaney takes over from Aongus Hegarty, President, International Markets for Dell Technologies, who held the position from 2017 until 2020. AmCham EU is grateful for Mr Hegarty’s leadership and commitment. Find out more about the work of AmCham EU’s Executive Council here.
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