Malte Lohan appointed as CEO of AmCham EU
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11 Nov 2024
Malte Lohan appointed as CEO of AmCham EU

AmCham EU announced the appointment of Malte Lohan as its new CEO, effective immediately. Mr Lohan holds strategic and operational responsibility for the association and leads its external representation.  

Liam Benham, Chair of the Board, AmCham EU, and President of EU, NATO and Government Affairs Europe, Boeing International, said: ‘We are thrilled to welcome Malte Lohan as our new CEO. His proven expertise and strategic insight will be essential as we navigate a complex policy environment. Malte has the vision needed to ensure that AmCham EU continues to be a steadfast voice for American business. Under his leadership, the association will remain a staunch advocate for a competitive EU and strong transatlantic relationship.’ 

Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU, commented: ‘It is an honour to join an organisation with a reputation as longstanding as AmCham EU. At the start of the EU mandate and with a new US Administration, I am excited to work with member companies and the stellar team to reinforce our position as a trusted partner. Together, we will be focused on generating impact for AmCham EU’s members. In a rapidly changing global landscape, AmCham EU has a vital role to play in facilitating dialogue and advancing an ambitious agenda for growth and investment in Europe.’ 

Mr Lohan previously served as Director-General of Orgalim, representing Europe’s technology industries. Before that, he was Head of Corporate Affairs for AB InBev’s European region from 2014 to 2017 and Public Affairs Director at the World Federation of Advertisers from 2007 to 2014. He has also worked at a public affairs agency and in the European Parliament, and was President of the Society of European Affairs Professionals from 2015 to 2018. Mr Lohan grew up in Brussels and Washington, DC. He holds a BA in philosophy and economics and an MSc in political science, both from the London School of Economics. 

Mr Lohan succeeds outgoing CEO Susan Danger who served the organisation over the last 29 years and announced her willingness to step down from her position earlier this year.

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