The first meeting of AMCHAM’s Western Region Committee for 2022-2023 was held on May 26th in a hybrid mode with members joining in person in Mumbai as well as virtually. The meeting commenced with brief opening remarks by Ms. Ranjana Khanna, Director General CEO, AMCHAM followed by introductory remarks by Mr. Ambuj Saksaria, Regional Director – Western Region, AMCHAM. Through their welcome remarks Mr. Sarthak Ranade, Chairman – Western Region, AMCHAM and Managing Director – Janssen India, Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Shailendra Jagtap, Vice Chairman – Western Region, AMCHAM and Managing Director & Country Manager, John Deere India Pvt. Ltd. and Ms. Kaku Nakhate, National Executive Board Member, AMCHAM and President & Country Head (India), Bank of America, N.A. warmly welcomed members and set the tone for the discussion. As part of the agenda, the committee ideated and identified next steps for the Western Region which included a signature event highlighting the economic partnership and enhanced role in Indo Pacific Economic Forum, and organizing regular interactive sessions with thought leaders. The U.S. Consulate representatives present at the meeting shared an update on upcoming delegations from the U.S. on aerospace and higher education. The meeting was immediately followed by a special program with Mr. David J. Ranz, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai on ‘End of Tour Reflections of the U.S.-India Economic Partnership.’ The meeting was hosted by Bank of America, N.A.