Engstrom Named U.S. Chamber Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named Amanda Engstrom chief of staff to Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the organization. In her new position, Engstrom will help steer the organization's priorities, logistics, and strategic direction. She will also continue as senior vice president for the U.S. Chamber's Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC).

"Engstrom has the ability and vision to help advance the Chamber as the leading advocate for business in Washington," said Donohue. "She has earned this role because of her proven track record managing important Chamber projects and our people, policies, and budgets."

As the Chamber continues to grow under Donohue's leadership, the need for an executive officer to manage and coordinate the Chamber's policy activities has increased. Engstrom, who previously served as deputy chief of staff, will counsel Donohue and other senior-level staff members on key actions to help achieve the Chamber's pro-growth agenda. She will report to Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer David Chavern.

As deputy chief of staff, Engstrom managed the operations of the Chamber's executive office and strategic cross-divisional initiatives. She is a member of the Chamber's Management Committee.

As senior vice president of CCMC, Engstrom is responsible for the day-to-day management of the center's agenda, which is dedicated to making U.S. capital markets the most fair, efficient, and transparent in the world. CCMC addresses domestic and international securities regulation, as well as challenges to the auditing profession, proxy rules, business due process, and a host of other issues.

Engstrom joined the Chamber in April 2003 and held a management position in the National Chamber Foundation before moving to CCMC.

The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.

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