AmCham China President Michael Hart (pictured above) opened the event, emphasizing the importance of the election in shaping the Chamber’s strategic direction for the year ahead and encouraging members to engage actively with the candidates. He also reminded attendees to complete the Business Climate Survey and participate in upcoming holiday events across the Chamber’s chapters.
Ten candidates addressed the audience in person, speaking in randomized order, with remarks highlighting experience, leadership, and a shared commitment to advocacy, community, and constructive US-China engagement.
Min Qin (pictured above) from Mars, an incumbent Board member and current Vice Chair, spoke about the importance of trust, unity, and practicality in advancing the Chamber’s mission, noting that “trust sets us on the journey to finding solutions.”
Click here to view Min’s bio and campaign statement.
Roberta Lipson (pictured above), Founder of United Family Healthcare and Vice Chair of New Frontier Health, reflected on her four decades in China and her long record of service on AmCham China’s Board. She emphasized sustained engagement with both governments and the Chamber’s role as a supportive community for members navigating complex times.
Click here to view Roberta’s bio and campaign statement.
Jeffrey Bernstein (pictured above), Chair of AmCham China’s Southwest Chapter, drew on three decades of experience to underscore the importance of bridge-building, bold leadership, and data-driven advocacy.
Click here to view Jeffrey’s bio and campaign statement.
James Zimmerman (pictured above), Partner at Loeb & Loeb and a four-time former AmCham China Chair, urged members to “raise our game” in telling the story of American business in China, saying the Chamber’s continued relevance depends on clear and confident advocacy.
Click here to view James’ bio and campaign statement.
Gary Dvorchak (pictured above), Managing Director of The Blueshirt Group Asia, shared his perspective as a small business owner, calling for stronger support for SMEs. He also noted his long-standing personal connections in China as a bridge for people-to-people engagement.
Click here to view Gary’s bio and campaign statement.
Justin Zhao (pictured above), Vice President of Government Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, emphasized policy advocacy as AmCham China’s core value, citing his two decades of government affairs experience across multiple sectors and his commitment to tackling increasingly cross-sectoral policy challenges.
Click here to view Justin’s bio and campaign statement.
Markel Hübinette (pictured above), Vice President of ConocoPhillips and President of ConocoPhillips China, reflected on the Chamber’s role in identifying areas of common ground amid global tension, particularly in the energy sector. He called for renewed focus on relevance, unity, and community.
Click here to view Markel’s bio and campaign statement.
Colm Rafferty (pictured above), Vice President for Asia at Vermeer Corporation and former AmCham China Chair, stressed the Chamber’s founding vision of promoting constructive and sustainable US-China relations. He pledged to continue advocating for a “principled, pragmatic, and solution-oriented” approach and to strengthen collaboration with like-minded organizations.
Click here to view Colm’s bio and campaign statement.
Agnes Cui (pictured above), Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at IBM Greater China, highlighted her 20 years of experience in technology and semiconductors. She proposed three priorities: impactful advocacy, proactive insight, and deeper collaboration to strengthen community resilience.
Click here to view Agnes’ bio and campaign statement.
Wei Wang (pictured above), Country Executive for China and Head of Greater China FICC Sales at Bank of America, emphasized the importance of diversity and cross-cultural understanding. With decades of experience in both Chinese and international banking, she pledged to represent members across all sectors and backgrounds.
Click here to view Wei’s bio and campaign statement.
Video messages were also shared from three additional candidates:
- Malone Ma, MetLife
- Landon Loomis, Boeing
- Pascal Qian, Bristol Myers Squibb
To see the full list of 2026 BOG candidates, click here.
AmCham China Senior Director Mark Dreyer (pictured above), who hosted the evening’s events, recognized the Election Committee members for ensuring a fair and transparent process, and reminded members to cast their votes via the SurveyMonkey ballot emailed to each corporate and individual voting representative. Voting closes on November 28, with results to be announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 4.