For 26 years, AmCham Ukraine has been standing up for business and making a difference together with our national and international partners for the benefit of Ukraine’s economy. We have been, we are, and we will be here to support you, our Members, moving forward your agenda and fighting for your business no matter what.
With my sincere best wishes,
Andy Hunder
President
President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine
Within the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, in 2018, we were focused on deepening the cooperation between the Business and Government as well as creating new opportunities for Business to Business Partnerships. I am proud that we act as a single voice towards the common goal – further improvement of conditions for investment and doing business in Ukraine.
With my sincere best wishes,
Grzegorz Chmielarski
Chairman of AmCham Ukraine Board of Directors 2018
Managing Director, McDonald's Ukraine
VISION & MISSION
Vision
To be the Partner of Choice and positive driver of change in business environment for the benefit of Ukraine.
Mission
B2G
Driving actionable dialogue betweenт Business and Government
B2B
Continuously creating opportunities for Business to Business Partnerships
B2U
Promoting Ukraine internationally as an attractive investment destination
Values
Integrity
We act with honesty without compromising high moral standards we set for ourselves
Compliance
We comply with the laws of Ukraine and do not assist any third party in violating any law of Ukraine
Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do
Transparency
We are open and consistent in our actions which match our values
Service
We serve our Members for their benefit and for the benefit of the country we operate in
Commitment
We are committed to deliver great service and excellent results
MEMBERSHIP
The member organizations of the chamber represent the largest companies from all over the globe operating in ukraine with a majority of the foreign direct investment
Total
Members in 2018
New
Members in 2018
Corporate «A»
Large Strategic and Institutional Investors
Corporate «B»
Mid Cap Companies
Corporate «C»
Small Companies
DF / EI
Donor Funded / Educational Institutions
QUOTES OF NEW MEMBERS
Yarema Ivakhiv, Country Manager Ukraine
It is very challenging to be a part of such a powerful organization. Being a part of AmCham allows to participate in high level meetings and to experience every opportunity to become better tomorrow, than we are today. Only together we may change Ukrainian business environment.
Yarema Ivakhiv, Country Manager Ukraine
It is very challenging to be a part of such a powerful organization. Being a part of AmCham allows to participate in high level meetings and to experience every opportunity to become better tomorrow, than we are today. Only together we may change Ukrainian business environment.
North & South America
25%
Europe
70%
Asia & Middle East
4%
Global & International
1%
KEY OUTCOMES OF REPUTATION AUDIT 2018
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST, SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine highly values Members’ trust, support, and feedback, and wants to provide only gold-standard services. In 2018, the Chamber partner Effective Communications conducted a reputation audit to assess the effectiveness of the interaction between the Chamber and its stakeholders.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine
is credible and trustworthy, one of the biggest business associations in Ukraine
attracts foreign investors to Ukrainian market
advocates for business interests in government
provides the cooperation platform for leading companies from various areas
protects interests of transparent business
Effectiveness
the Chamber accumulates the most of leading companies operating in Ukraine
the Chamber clearly articulates the position of business in communication with government and provides
the Chamber involves high-level officials (including President and Prime Minister) into its events & activities
Independence
the Chamber operates with accordance to its mission and goals
the Chamber complies with the main ethical standards and is intolerant to corruption
the Chamber policies and decisions are not influenced by government or particular business
Membership
the Chamber has strict criteria for membership application and developed procedures of verification
the Chamber engages leading companies, which demonstrate excellent ethical standards and best business practices
membership in the Chamber has positive influence on companies' reputation, increases credibility in collaboration with clients and partners
Team
the Chamber leadership has authority, strong influence, deep expertise
the Chamber leadership demonstrates readiness for dialogue, availability in communication and provides fast feedback
the Chamber team is client-oriented, has deep expertise in relevant business areas and high-level coordination
Transparency of Rules & Procedures
the Chamber has precise and apprehensible criteria of members application
the Chamber has precise and apprehensible procedures of decision making
the Chamber provides equal rights and opportunities for all members
OFFICIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
DRIVING ACTIONABLE DIALOGUE BETWEEN BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT
Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Regional Development, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine
Ostap Semerak
Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine
Maksym Martynyuk
First Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food of Ukraine
Volodymyr Omelyan
Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine
Ulana Suprun
Acting Minister of Health of Ukraine
Oksana Markarova
Minister of Finance
Pavlo Petrenko
Minister of Justice of Ukraine
Vasyl Grytsak
Head of the State Security Service of Ukraine
Stanislav Shevchuk
Head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine
Valentyna Danishevska
Head of the Supreme Court
Serhiy Koziakov
Head of the High Qualification Commission of Judges
Yuliya Kovaliv
Head of the Office of the National Investment Council under the President of Ukraine
Daniel Bilak
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of UkraineInvest
Yuriy Terentyev
Head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine
Yakiv Smoliy
Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine
Nina Yuzhanina
Head of the VRU Committee on Tax and Customs Policy
Andriy Ivanchuk
Head of the VRU Committee on Economic Policy
Oleksandr Danchenko
Head of the VRU Committee on Informatization and Communication
Yaroslav Dubnevych
Head of the VRU Committee on Transport
Mykola Kniazhytskyi
Head of the VRU Committee on Culture and Spirituality
Mykhailo Dovbenko
First Deputy Head of the VRU Committee on Financial Policy and Banking
Oleksandr Bakumenko
Deputy Head of the VRU Committee on Agrarian Policy and Land Relations
Oleksandr Dombrovsky
Deputy Head of the VRU Committee on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety
Vitali Klitschko
Kyiv Mayor
Andriy Sadovyi
Lviv Mayor
Sergiy Morgunov
Vinnytsia Mayor
Vitalii Trubarov
Acting Head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine
Oleksandr Vlasov
Acting Head of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine
Kyrylo Koreniuk
Acting Head of the Large Taxpayers' Office of the State Fiscal Service
Kseniya Lyapina
Head of the State Regulatory Service of Ukraine
Volodymyr Lapa
Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Oleg Kyrylyuk
Acting Head of the State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources of Ukraine
Oleksandr Kolotilin
Acting Head of the State Service for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadaster
Oleg Petrenko
Head of the National Health Service of Ukraine
Oleksandr Ryzhenko
Head of the State Agency for E-Governance of Ukraine
Oleksiy Kudryavtsev
Head of the State Architectural and Construction Inspection of Ukraine
Andriy Kobolyev
Chief Executive Officer of Naftogaz of Ukraine
Andriy Khomenko
Acting President of the PJSC "Ukrtransgaz"
Yevgen Kravtsov
Acting Head of the Board of PJSC "Ukrzaliznytsia"
Raivis Veckagans
Acting Head of the State Enterprise "Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority"
Denys Matsui
Head of the State Enterprise "Electronic Health"
Tetiana Dumenko
Director of the State Expert Centre of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Volodymyr Kurpita
Head of the State Institution "Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine"
AmChams in Europe cooperation
American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine is a part of European Council of American Chambers of Commerce as the AmCham Ukraine President Andy Hunder, has been elected to serve as Treasurer of the AmChams in Europe Executive Committee. Established in 1963, AmChams in Europe serves as the umbrella organization for 46 AmChams throughout Europe and Eurasia.
AmChams in Europe’s collective membership represents more than 17,000 American and European companies employing 15 million workers – accounting for more than $ 1.1 trillion in investment on both sides of the Atlantic. As a bilateral voice of American and European companies, AmChams in Europe works to communicate the importance of the transatlantic economy in both Europe and the United States.
AmChams in Europe Conferences in 2018
AmChams in Europe Annual Conference 2018 in
Washington, D.C. (USA)
AmChams in Europe Best Practices Conference
2018 in Tel Aviv (Israel)
B2U PROMOTING UKRAINE INTERNATIONALLY 2018
Minneapolis (USA)
Chicago (USA)
Washington (USA)
Oxford (UK)
Barcelona (Spain)
London (UK)
Berlin (Germany)
Vilnius (Lithuania)
Tel Aviv (Israel)
Queensland (Australia)
Zurich (Switzerland)
FOREIGN MEDIA OUTREACH – 30
REGIONAL OUTREACH
Lviv
Ternopil
Vinnytsia
Chornobyl
Odesa
Kryvyi Rih
Nikopol
Dnipro
Sumy
COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. EMBASSY AND WASHINGTON-BASED INSTITUTIONS
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High-level meetings with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine – 19
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High-level meetings with U.S. Officials – 24
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Chamber-U.S. Embassy point events – 57
B2B EVENTS
1 443
Chamber Events
17 000
Participants
1 386
Policy Events
7
Business Networking Events
3
Sport & Family Events
3
U.S. Holidays in Ukraine (Picnic, Halloween)
4
Annual Events
7
Club Meetings
11
Business School
15
Knowledge Seminars
9
WELDI Sessions
3
Corporate Social Responsibility Events
2018 Annual American Independence Day Picnic
American Independence Day Picnic has become an outstanding Chamber’s tradition that unites not only Chamber Members but their families and friends. This year it was 27th annual American Independence Day Picnic where more than 3000 guests were treated to traditional American apple and cherry pies, as well as had the opportunity to take pictures with a giant American birthday cake! Just like the cake or pie, the picnic was enjoyed by people of all ages. There was catchy music, contests, a big entertainment zone for kids, interactive photo zones, and activities. The icing on the cake was an exciting gifts’ drawing and great performance by headliner Antytila.
Women's Executives Leadership Development Initiative
WELDI - Women's Executives Leadership Development Initiative is a personal development and business-networking platform of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine that brings together successful, goal-oriented, and modern women leaders.
Thanksgiving Black Tie Dinner & Award Ceremony
In 2015 the American Chamber of Commerce has introduced a new tradition for Ukraine – to celebrate Thanksgiving Day at a special Black-Tie Dinner. It is a fantastic opportunity to gather once a year to express our sincere gratitude to partners, colleagues and friends for everything they do for us and understand the importance of being one united force that enables and drives positive changes.
COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM
MEDIA COVERAGE
130+
President's interviews, opinion pieces and external speaking engagements
SOCIAL MEDIA
16 716
Facebook +1632 in 2018
7 500+
Media references
2 546
Twitter
COUNTRY PROFILE: UKRAINE AT A GLANCE
Country Profile – Ukraine at a Glance is the annual Chamber publication that includes analytical articles and important conclusions on Ukraine’s economy. Publication contains Ukraine’s economic overview and unique insights provided by leading Chamber Member companies.
CHAMBER INNOVATIONS & INITIATIVES 2018
Membership in the National Investment Council under the President of Ukraine, incl. the Kick-Off Meeting in May 2018
NEW Working Groups
-Working Group within the Chamber Agriculture Committee:
on Agricultural Machinery Issues
-Working Groups within the Chamber Healthcare Committee:
on Health & Medical Services Providers
on Healthcare Supply Chain Providers
-Working Groups within the Chamber IT Committee:
on Cybersecurity Issues
on Personal Data Protection
-Working Group on Media & Communications
NEW B2B & Educational Platforms
Knowledge Lab
Brand-new format of Compliance Club
Pharma Talks
Customs HUB
Tax HUB
Legal HUB
Member Tours
NEW Social Media Projects
#WeAreAmChamUA – reasons for joining the Chamber by leading companies
CSR activities
Participation in GoCamp by GoGlobal
Established cooperation with OECD on CSR matters
Other Initiatives
Established cooperation with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Launched Regional Outreach Business Trips in the framework of the Hospitality & Tourism WG
Signed Memorandum on Cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Conducted Reputation Audit
Equipped with Cisco Telepresence System
SURVEYS & INNOVATIONS IN B2G COMMUNICATIONS
Innovations in communicating policy agenda
Legal Committee Leaflet – printed publication representing one of the Chamber USP Committees – Legal Committee – along with its priorities, projects, stakeholders, and achievements
Guidelines for Customs Policy in Ukraine – printed publication of the Chamber Customs Committee, presenting the priorities of the Committee's activities in order to enhance further positive changes in Ukraine’s customs sphere. The publication was prepared jointly with the experts from the Chamber Member Company – EY Ukraine.
Infographic Report "Food Industry in Ukraine" – joint project with the Chamber Member Company TopLead – printed publication with analytical data on the current state of Ukrainian food sector and its potential.
Leaflet "Providing Consumers with Information on Food" – printed publication representing EU requirements to information on food and the respective novelties for Ukraine.
Conference "New Waste Management Policy– the Path to Circular Economy" – strategic international waste management conference with engagement of the Government of Ukraine as well as international partners.
Surveys in 2018
Customs Reform
"Single Window" System Work
Simplification of Tax Reporting and Administration Procedures
"Stop Smuggling" Initiative
State Control
Potential Increase of Fees for Actions Related to the IPR Protection
Chamber B2G Activities
Hospitality & Tourism Working Group Activities and Plans
Petro Poroshenko
Volodymyr Groysman
Volodymyr Kistion
Hennadiy Zubko
Ostap Semerak
Maksym Martynyuk
Volodymyr Omelyan
Ulana Suprun
Oksana Markarova
Pavlo Petrenko
Vasyl Grytsak
Stanislav Shevchuk
Valentyna Danishevska
Serhiy Koziakov
Yuliya Kovaliv
Daniel Bilak
Yuriy Terentyev
Yakiv Smoliy
Nina Yuzhanina
Andriy Ivanchuk
Oleksandr Danchenko
Yaroslav Dubnevych
Mykola Kniazhytskyi
Mykhailo Dovbenko
Oleksandr Bakumenko
Oleksandr Dombrovsky
Vitali Klitschko
Andriy Sadovyi
Sergiy Morgunov
Vitalii Trubarov
Oleksandr Vlasov
Kyrylo Koreniuk
Kseniya Lyapina
Volodymyr Lapa
Oleg Kyrylyuk
Oleksandr Kolotilin
Oleg Petrenko
Oleksandr Ryzhenko
Oleksiy Kudryavtsev
Andriy Kobolyev
Andriy Khomenko
Yevgen Kravtsov
Raivis Veckagans
Denys Matsui
Tetiana Dumenko
Volodymyr Kurpita
130+
16 716
7 500+
2 546
With my sincere best wishes,
With my sincere best wishes,