Young Professionals

Welcome!

AmCham Young Professionals is a group of pro-active, high potential and highly motivated individuals with a minimum of approximately five years of working experience, in an age-range of about 25-35 years, in their (international) careers at member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands and similarly aligned organizations. Together, the AmCham and the Young Professionals group strive towards the reinforcement of a common cultural and economic heritage between the United States and the Netherlands.

Statement of intent:

  1. Create a dynamic social network for young professionals involved in transatlantic relations.
  2. Provide a forum for discussion on topical issues in hard and social sciences, culture and humanities.
  3. Lay stepping stones for active involvement in concrete projects that are inspired by our discussions.

We will be hosting a series of social events throughout this year, providing a fun and casual forum for young professionals in the Netherlands to come together and discuss issues unique to them.

The annual contribution for AmCham Young Professionals in 2012 will be 45€ which gives acces to all YP events.  Registered Young Professionals can subscribe here for 2012.  If you are not registered yet, you are requested to get in touch with the Chamber first: elke.roelant@amcham.nl. 

AmCham Young Professionals - Subscription Policy

  • An annual contribution of 45€ will allow you to participate in AmCham Young Professionals events.
  • Once you have been registered by AmCham, you can pay online: please go here.
  • AmCham events are only open to those who have registered and have paid the annual contribution. This also applies to your guest(s). If you registered for an event but did not pay the contribution, you will be asked to pay at the door. 

Events in 2012:

February 10, 2012 - NYSE Euronext Amsterdam - Closing Ceremony

Other upcoming YP events foreseen in April, June, September,November 2012. Please be sure to check the calendar for updates.

Overview of events in 2011:

After Work Cocktail & Flash Briefing by KLM - ** Extra: exclusive and unique opportunity, with limited availability: guided tour through the security restricted bagage handling areas and new Zuidhal of Schiphol Airport! **

Privat Meet & Greet Reception at the U.S. Consulate General hosted by U.S. Consul General Julie A. Ruterbories

AmCham Young Professionals invited by NIKE

Annual BBQ Garden Party

Young Leaders Inspiration Event, organized by the Semicentennial YP Taskforce
** An AmCham Anniversary Event - celebrating five decades of dedicated service to the US business community. **  More information on this event here.

Annual Wine & Cheese Party for AmCham Members, AmCham Young Professionals and Influentials.


AmCham Young Professionals Committee:

Chairman (ad interim):
Mark van Casteren, Loyens & Loeff

Senior Committee Member:
Mark Melzer, Heineken N.V.

Menno Baks, Linklaters LLP
Sharoepa Janki, Royal Bank of Scotland
Masoumeh Kangarani, Loyens & Loeff
Clarence Nesbitt, Nike EMEA
Martijn Seijsener, de Baak Management Center

Coordinating AmCham Staff:
Ms. Elke Roelant 
Mrs.  Riëtte Blacquière-Schalen (Executive Director)

Committee Meetings in 2012:
YP 25 - Tuesday, January 17, 2012
YP 26 - Tuesday, March 6, 2012
YP 27 - Tuesday, April 17, 2012
YP 28 - Tuesday, June 12, 2012
YP 29 - Tuesday, September 11, 2012
YP 30 - Tuesday, October 30, 2012
YP 31 - Tuesday, December 18, 2012

To get a taste of past Young Professionals events, please visit this page or visit the photo gallery.  To find out more about joining our events or if you wish to make a proposal for a future event yourself, please email us at the following address: elke.roelant@amcham.nl

We look forward to your input!