A nonprofit comprised of policy experts, strategic advisors, and trade educators, BCIU offers bespoke commercial diplomacy services to the world’s governments and leading organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to global investors and multilateral institutions. Since 1955, we have worked to shape the future by growing international understanding and helping address the world’s most complex challenges. We believe that the expansion of trade, commerce, and people-to-people relationships enables business and government to thrive and society to flourish. Every day, global power structures change, new problems emerge, and competition rises. In this fluid environment, our dynamic ecosystem of policymakers, industry leaders, and global citizens are consistently pro-active: facilitating ideas, forging partnerships, and adding value for all stakeholders.
A nonprofit comprised of policy experts, strategic advisors, and trade educators, BCIU offers bespoke commercial diplomacy services to the world’s governments and leading organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to global investors and multilateral institutions. Since 1955, we have worked to shape the future by growing international understanding and helping address the world’s most complex challenges. We believe that the expansion of trade, commerce, and people-to-people relationships enables business and government to thrive and society to flourish. Every day, global power structures change, new problems emerge, and competition rises. In this fluid environment, our dynamic ecosystem of policymakers, industry leaders, and global citizens are consistently pro-active: facilitating ideas, forging partnerships, and adding value for all stakeholders.
BCIU established at "Industrial Cooperation Council Conference" in the White House.
Over 60 companies join BCIU as members.
Arden House Conference with U.S. Government and BCIU members. BCIU becomes a wholly independent private entity.
BCIU becomes a New York State 501(c ) 3 Not-for-Profit Organization and conducts its first Industry Consultation Program.
BCIU Institute established to provide cross-cultural training to American business.
BCIU completes its 1000th Industry Consultation Program.
BCIU leads its first investment mission to New Delhi, India.
BCIU helps to create the "U.S.-Japan Economic Advisory Council".
First annual BCIU Gala at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
Launched ongoing Heads of State investor roundtable series during opening of UNGA.
BCIU establishes "Education Initiative" at the urging of Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger to develop commercial training curriculum for the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute.
Peter Tichansky becomes BCIU President.
BCIU Europe established with headquarters in London.
BCIU Eisenhower Global Leadership Award established.
To help drive technology partnerships, BCIU was selected as an indefinite quantity contractor of the U.S. Trade & Development Agency.
BCIU establishes Eisenhower Awards for Innovation and Citizenship.
BCIU receives the Peace Through Commerce Medal from Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez first given in 1790 by Thomas Jefferson.
BCIU establishes Life Sciences Innovation Group focusing on supporting PEPFAR and its mission.
BCIU establishes Eisenhower Award for Entrepreneurship. First recipient Tony O. Elumelu, CON.
In light of COVID-19, BCIU launched a virtual platform for business and government globally.
As we look to 2021 and beyond, BCIU is excited to continue our mission to grow international understanding and make progress on the most important issues of the day.
The Swarthmore Group
Founder, Chairman, & Chief Executive Officer
McLarty Associates
Vice Chairman and Co-Founder
Ann Ascher, Inc.
President
Ernst & Young
Global Government, Public Sector Leader
Henry Schein, Inc.
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
Vice President, Global Public Policy & Government Relations
Microsoft
Corporate Vice President and Executive-in-Residence
The Estée Lauder Companies
Senior Vice President, Global Public Affairs
Tikehau Capital
Partner
American Tower Corporation
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
United Airlines
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Perry Ellis International
Chief Operating Officer
Global Impact Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
AES Corporation
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary
Autodesk
Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy
BCIU
Chairman Emeritus
PepsiCo
Global Head of Philanthropy, and Vice President, PepsiCo Foundation
MetLife
Senior Vice President & Head, International Government Relations
L3Harris Technologies
Vice President, Government Relations
EY
Principal, Global Client Services Partner
High Lantern Group
Managing Partner
King & Spalding LLP
Partner, Corporate, Finance & Investments Practice
Amazon Web Services
General Manager & Regional Head of Latin America, Canada & Caribbean, International Sales
ViacomCBS
Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy & Government Relations
Exodus Crossing LLC
Founder and President
IV3 Aqua Corporation
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Citi
Managing Director & Global Head, Public Sector Coverage, Corporate and Investment Banking
Princeton Growth Ventures
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Vice President, International Government Affairs
Mayer Brown
Strategic Advisor
Clayton, Dubilier, and Rice
Managing Director, Global External Affairs Leader
ThirdCircle
Chief Executive Officer
Stebbings & Associates
Senior Partner
Viatris
President of Emerging Markets
Lazare Kaplan International Inc.
Chairman
BCIU
President & Chief Executive Officer
Pfizer
Vice President, Global Policy and Public Affairs Lead, Emerging Markets
Squire Patton Boggs LLP
International Affairs Advisor
We aim to recruit, retain and engage the most talented people. We embrace inclusive workplace practices and believe in investing in our people so they can do great work in service of our members and our global partnership ecosystem.