AMCHAM’s Western Region Executive Committee held a meeting virtually on December 17th bringing together senior industry leaders to review the year’s progress and deliberate on strategic priorities for the year ahead. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Avinash Gupta, Chairman – Western Region, AMCHAM and Managing Director & CEO, Dun & Bradstreet. The meeting featured a comprehensive review of key initiatives undertaken during 2025 alongside ongoing policy advocacy and government engagement. Members acknowledged the strong cadence of programs, including thematic conferences, roundtables, and government-facing engagements conducted throughout the year. Special reference was made to the successful Western Region signature conference, which received highly positive feedback from stakeholders. A significant outcome of the conference was the proposal to institute quarterly fast-track meetings with the Government of Maharashtra. The Secretariat also outlined the work plan for 2026, including the proposed launch of a core FMCG working group in recognition of the sector’s strong presence in the Western Region, as well as plans for a conference focused on the future of consumer industries. Members were briefed on upcoming regional elections, to be completed before February 20th, 2026. Key governance points were discussed, including the minimum Executive Committee strength, the absence of a maximum cap on members, the process of inviting expressions of interest from the broader membership, and the importance of balanced regional representation across Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, and the wider Western Region. The need for structured member outreach initiatives to enhance awareness and engagement was strongly endorsed, as was a suggestion to explore AMCHAM’s participation through a pre-event or side event ahead of the upcoming AI Summit in February 2026. The meeting concluded with members reaffirming their commitment to strengthening AMCHAM’s regional impact and thanking the Chair and Secretariat for their leadership and efforts.