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ABOUT AMCHAM: AMCHAM OFFICE  


Executive Office Staff
The AmCham Executive Office staff focus their efforts on meeting Chamber member needs, organizing more than 300 events per year, creating publications and communications, facilitating positive and effective government relations, and handling general membership inquiries. See below for staff job descriptions and contact information. Let us know how we can make your Chamber membership more valuable to you.


AmCham Shanghai Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on American and Chinese statutory holidays.


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Ms. Brenda L. Foster
President

The President acts as the public face of AmCham Shanghai, representing AmCham Shanghai and American business interests in Eastern China. The President drives, implements, and oversees all Chamber initiatives, manages the AmCham Shanghai office, and serves as the link between the Board of Governors and the staff.

Tel: 6279-7119
Email: president@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Mr. David Turchetti
Vice President, Programs

The Vice President, Programs (VPP) is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of AmCham Shanghai’s membership engagement activities. Specifically, the VPP oversees the activities and programs of AmCham Shanghai’s Departments of Committees, Events and Business Development/Marketing.


Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5660
Email: david.turchetti@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Grace Liu
Executive Secretary


Grace provides administrative support to the President. In addition, she also provides general support to BOG as required.

Tel: 6279 7119 ext. 8878
Email: grace.liu@amcham-shanghai.org

 

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Ms. Karen Yuen 
Director

Karen oversees business development, marketing and sponsorship programs for the chamber.  She manages strategy for membership development and designs service programs to meet member needs.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 8966
Email: karen.yuen@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Sandra Sun
Marketing Manager

Sandra is responsible for implementing marketing program for membership recruitment and event promotion.  She also assists the team in realizing its goals by conducting research, developing and managing programs, and connecting with member companies.  She is also the point person for the Medical Benefits Program.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5670
Email: sandra.sun@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Sophia Chen 
Sponsorship Manager

Sophia promotes the sponsorship opportunities in all Chamber publications, websites, events and conferences. She is the point person for President’s Circle Program.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5667
Email: sophia.chen@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Joy Liu
Marketing Admin Associate

Joy is responsible for sponsorship contracts co-ordination, payment tracking and artwork collection. She also assists in promoting sponsorship program and preparing related marketing material..

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 4580
Email: joy.liu@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Chrissy Cao
Marketing Associate


Chrissy focuses on expanding the Chamber base through new membership growth and renewal retention programs. She handles new member enquiries and renewal questions on benefits and services.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5682
Email: chrissy.cao@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Rachel Jia
Marketing Associate

Rachel is responsible for circulation growth and tactical sales for Chamber’s publications. She also assists in promoting sponsorship program and preparing related marketing material.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5664
Email:
rachel.jia@amcham-shanghai.org

 

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Ms. Siobhan Das
Director

Siobhan is responsible for developing and managing the Chamber's committees function as AmCham's leading resource. Talk to Siobhan about the role of the 22 industry committees in responding to the needs and interests of the Chamber membership.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5651
Email: siobhan.das@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Kate Ryge
Senior Committees Liaison


Kate has been with AmCham Shanghai since 2008 and supports a range of Committees including Food, Agriculture, & Beverage, Healthcare, Logistics &Transportation, Marketing, Small Business, and Real Estate. Talk to Kate to learn about these Committees or if you are interested in becoming active in the AmCham Shanghai Committee network.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5647
Email: kate.ryge@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Krisanna Oopik
Committees Liaison

Krisanna supports a range of Committees including Aerospace, Design & Construction, Education & Training, Environmental, Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), and Science, Technology & Innovation. Talk to Krisanna to learn about these Committees or if you are interested in becoming active in the AmCham Shanghai Committee network.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 4582
Email: krisanna.oopik@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Mr. Jonathan Shyu
Committees Liaison

Jonathan supports a range of Committees including Automotive, Financial Services, Legal, Manufacturers’ Business Council, Sourcing & Procurement, Suzhou, Tax and the Export Compliance Working Group (ECWG). Talk to Jonathan to learn about these Committees or if you are interested in becoming active in the AmCham Shanghai Committee network.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5662
Email: jonathan.shyu@amcham-shanghai.org

 

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Mr. David Basmajian
Director

David is responsible for managing the corporate communications and public affairs activities of the Chamber including: media relations management, issues management, production of corporate publications, oversight of editorial and management of the AmCham website. Please contact David for all media inquiries.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 8066
Email: david.basmajian@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Mr. Justin Chan
Editor-in-Chief


Justin oversees the Chamber's publishing program including Insight magazine, the China Business Report, the China Manufacturing Competitiveness study, the White Paper on American Business in China and other corporate publications. He also writes for Insight and contributes to other research reports.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5668
Email:
justin.chan@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Weina Yang
Communications Assistant Manager

Weina assists with managing the Chamber’s media relations (particularly with the Chinese press), including media liaison, press releases, press events, monitoring media coverage and maintaining media lists. She also assists with the corporate publications program, translation and research work and with managing and implementing strategic communications plans.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5655
Email: weina.yang@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Mr. Veli-Antti Ruismäki
Web Communications Associate

Veli manages the Chamber’s website including organization, design, writing, editing and content updating and monitoring performance. He manages the iDirectory and Jobs Online portals. He also assists with coordinating the strategic, technical and creative aspects of the AmCham website and with web and IT projects.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5271
Email: veli-antti.ruismaki@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Tiffany Yajima
Associate Editor

Tiffany works with the Editor in Chief and Director on production and development of Insight magazine and on AmCham Shanghai’s numerous publications.  She also writes, edits and manages all Chamber outbound communications.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5678
Email: tiffany.yajima@amcham-shanghai.org

 

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Ms. Jessica Wu
Director


Jessica directs the Events Department and is responsible for managing all the Chamber’s events from daily events/meetings/briefings to annual special events, U.S. Government delegations and conferences. She oversees all aspects of events from designing, planning, budgeting through to execution to ensure quality events and high member satisfaction. 

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 7484
Email: jessica.wu@amcham-shanghai.org
 
 
Ms. Linda Wang (Wang Lin)
Events Manager


Linda assists the Events Team in the planning, coordination and execution of the Chamber’s 250 events every year. In particular, she is responsible for managing the Chamber’s annual special events and conferences including the Charity Ball, Independence Day Celebration, Shanghai Government Appreciation Dinner, BOG Elections process, and Annual General Meeting.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5289
Email: linda.wanglin@amcham-shanghai.org
 
 
Ms. Karen Qiu
Events Manager

Karen assists the Events Team in the planning, coordination and execution of Chamber’s 250 events every year. In particular, she is responsible for managing the Chamber’s general membership events and conferences including committee events, breakfast briefings, seminars and conferences.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5652
Email: karen.qiu@amcham-shanghai.org
 

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Ms. Helen Ren
Director

Helen is responsible for overseeing office finance, human resources and general administration issues.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5284
Email: helen.ren@amcham-shanghai.org
 
 

Mr. Wally Yu
IT Project and Website Manager

Wally is responsible for managing AmCham’s internal information systems and the AmCham website, acting as project leader for all IT projects and coordinating with IT vendors to make sure smooth operation of office IT system.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5649
Email: wally.yu@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Mr. Will Ouyang
Accounting Manager

Will Ouyang assists the Finance team with the daily accounting practices, including AR / AP, asset management and financial analysis.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5656
Email: will.ouyang@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Lucia Zhou
HR Assistant Manager

Lucia provides office human resources support including recruitment, managing staff benefits and training programs and ensuring compliance with local and national HR regulations.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5653
Email: lucia.zhou@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Kelly Deng
HR & Admin Associate

Kelly assists in all the office maintenance and provides support to the front desk.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5669
Email: kelly.deng@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Joan Lu
Cashier

Joan functions as a cashier and assists the accountant to ensure the accuracy of cash receipt and payment. Additionally, Joan helps with front desk general inquiries.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5648
Email: joan.lu@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Mr. Jason Wang
IT Software Engineer


Jason is responsible for providing technical support for all the AmCham hosted applications, including Membership Database System system. He also works on the backend programming of AmCham website.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5674
Email: jason.wang@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 
Ms. Jenny Zhou
IT Software Engineer

Jenny is responsible for providing technical support for AmCham Events System maintenance and Membership System maintenance. She also assists in office IT system.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5675
Email: jenny.zhou@amcham-shanghai.org

 

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Ms. Celia Yang
Government Relations Manager

Celia maintains AmCham's relationships with the Shanghai municipal government and assists the Government Relations Director with database maintenance, polling of the membership, and arranging appointments and meetings.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5685
Email: celia.yang@amcham-shanghai.org
 
 
Mr. Oliver Yang
Corporate Social Responsibility and Government Relations Manager

Oliver leads Chambers’ robust Corporate Social Responsibility programs and works with membership to cement their relations with local government through strategic and institutional approach.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5272
Email:
oliver.yang@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Anna Bartram
Corporate Social Responsibility Associate

Anna works on the Chamber's Make a Difference Corporate Volunteer Program and maintains active relations between local charity organizations and AmCham Shanghai. She assists the CSR manager with events planning and leads the CSR website and publications.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5661
Email: anna.bartram@amcham-shanghai.org

 

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Ms. Linda Wang (Wang Xia)
Director

Linda is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Membership Department from the processing of new member applications to executing the membership renewal process and member corporation section in the Membership Directory.  In addition, Linda oversees the Corporate Visa Program, a program administered by AmCham Shanghai in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Shanghai that helps expedite US business visa applications for qualified AmCham member companies.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 7124
Email: linda.wangxia@amcham-shanghai.org
 
 

Ms. Shirley Huang
Membership Assistant Manager

Shirley is directly responsible for the processing of membership applications and maintaining the entire membership database.  In addition, Shirley handles a wide range of membership inquiries relating to joining, renewing, benefits and services.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5677
Email: shirley.huang@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 
Ms. Elizabeth Ma
Corporate Visa Program Assistant Manager

Elizabeth is directly responsible for the daily running of our Corporate Visa Program (CVP). This program between AmCham Shanghai and the U.S. Consulate helps to expedite the US business visa application process for qualified AmCham member companies.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5273
Email: elizabeth.ma@amcham-shanghai.org
 
 

Ms. Sandra Zeng
Membership Associate

Sandra is responsible for the processing of membership renewal (both online and hardcopy) and for maintaining the entire membership database.  Sandra also handles a wide range of membership inquiries.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5676
Email: sandra.zeng@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Anita Ye
Membership Associate

Anita is responsible for the processing of membership applications (both online and hardcopy) and for maintaining the entire membership database.  Anita also handles a wide range of membership inquiries.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 5659
Email: anita.ye@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 

Ms. Joan Yang
Corporate Visa Program Associate

Joan is responsible for addressing the general inquires to the Corporate Visa Program (CVP) and assists in the daily operation of the CVP Office.

Tel: 6279-7119 ext. 7056
Email: joan.yang@amcham-shanghai.org

 
 
 

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