Board of Directors

Board Officers

Sammy Bousaba

President

The President supervises the affairs of the Council and presides over all meetings of the Board. The President is responsible for implementing all decisions of the Board of Directors.

Vacant

Executive Vice President

The Executive Vice President performs duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Board of Directors and presides over Board meetings in the absence of the President.

Edgars Karklins

Vice President, Membership

The Vice President, Membership is responsible for overseeing membership maintenance, new member development and the addition of related membership services and benefits.

Roula Droubi

Vice President

Programs

The Vice President, Programs is responsible for overseeing the Council’s programs, meetings, and events as well as developing and ensuring the success of new program initiatives.

Amer Afifi

Vice President

Financial Affairs & Treasurer

The Vice President, Financial Affairs & Treasurer is responsible for overseeing all financial receipts, disbursements, accounts, financial records and reports.

Charlie Daalder

Vice President

Legal Affairs & Secretary

The Vice President, Legal Affairs & Secretary is responsible for overseeing all official documents and records of the Council and all relationships with legal counsel or legal consultants.

General Board Members

Janecke Aarnaes

The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

Sura Al Alawi

The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

Shamsa Al Falasi

The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

Abdulaziz Alhammadi

The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

Robert Mikhael

The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

Ex Officio Board Members

Cara Nazari

Managing Director

AmCham Dubai

The Council maintains a permanent seat for the Council's Managing Director. This is a non-voting position as the role is compensated by the organization. The Managing Director acts as an important liaison between the Council and all internal and external stakeholders.

Shakir Farsakh

Commercial Attaché

US Consulate in Dubai

The Council maintains a permanent seat for the US Consulate’s Commercial Attaché. This Department of Commerce role typically rotates every three years. The Commercial Attaché acts as an important liaison between the Council and the US Consulate.

Anne Jafery

Immediate Past President

AmCham Dubai

The Council maintains a permanent seat for its Immediate Past President to ensure continuity and smooth transition of board leadership after elections. The role serves in an advisory capacity on the Council’s Board of Directors.