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About The AABC

Connecting internationally minded professionals in Amsterdam for more than 40 years.

The Amsterdam American Business Club (AABC) brings together internationally minded professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders with a shared interest in strengthening connections between the Dutch and American business communities.

Founded in 1983, the AABC has long served as a welcoming hub for professional networking, idea sharing, and relationship building in the Amsterdam region. What began as informal gatherings among internationally focused professionals evolved into a longstanding international business community representing a wide range of industries, nationalities, and professional backgrounds.

The AABC is more than a networking organization. It is a community built around meaningful conversations, lasting relationships, and the belief that business connections are strongest when people genuinely enjoy coming together.

Throughout the year, the club hosts events at unique locations in and around Amsterdam, creating opportunities for members and guests to connect professionally while experiencing the international and entrepreneurial spirit that makes the region so dynamic.

Whether you are newly arriving in the Netherlands, expanding your international network, growing a business, or looking to engage with an active professional community, the AABC offers a place to connect, contribute, and grow.

The AABC is led by a volunteer board of directors and committee members whose diverse backgrounds and experience help shape the organization and enhance the experience for members, sponsors, and guests.

Interested in becoming part of Amsterdam’s international business community?

Join the AABC and connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who value meaningful relationships, international perspective, and engaging events in and around Amsterdam.


Board Members

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Neifor B. Acosta

Chairman

Neifor B. Acosta, Managing Director AGR Consulting B.V. Neifor (pronounced – “Ney-for”) was born and raised in Miami, Florida and received a bachelor degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida and a juris doctor from Marquette University Law...

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Denise Chune

Treasurer

Denise Chune Treasurer Denise is lending her talents to the AABC by serving as its treasurer. She brings substantial experience in finance and operations, having served in various leadership roles with established and scale up businesses in Amsterdam. Denise is...

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Alexander Jansen

Secretary

Alexander Jansen Secretary Alexander is a seasoned and bubble-busting Corporate Affairs professional focused on the intersection of Finance, Technology and Sustainability. He is an avid technologist with particular eye for AI and serve as a board supervisor/trustee and DEI advocate....

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John Sotomayor

Events Committee Chair

John Sotomayor Events Committee - Chair John moved from New York to Amsterdam in 1997 and he has been a member of the AABC since 2019. Living Amsterdam for more than twenty five years, he has developed a large network...

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Liam Miner

Technology Committee Chair

Liam Miner Technology Committee - Chair Liam Miner is an American from Rhode Island now living in Amsterdam since 2016. He joined the AABC shortly after arriving in the Netherlands, and he’s been a member of the Board since 2016....

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Rafael Lopez de Azua

Marketing Committee - Chair

Rafael Lopez de Azua Marketing Committee Chair Rafael Lopez De Azua is an experienced marketing and strategy leader with Global CPG and Consulting experience. He leads t he global relationships with all the Global Media Platforms (Amazon, TikTok, Meta, Snapchat,...

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Jillian Vorce

Sponsorships Committee Chair

Jillian Vorce Sponsorships Committee - Chair Jillian moved to Amsterdam from Boston, Massachusetts with her family in 2021 and joined the AABC in 2023. An entrepreneur for over 20 years, she has spent her career consulting with companies and coaching...

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Kate Nanavatty

Honorary Board Member

Kate Nanavatty, a career U.S. Foreign Service officer, assumed her position as Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam in July 2022. A native of Pound Ridge, New York, Kate’s career at the U.S. Department of State ...

Special Committee Members

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Stijn Hartog

Events Committee

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Pankaj Taneja

Website Committee

A graduate in Electronics, with Post Graduate degree in Management with 27+ years of experience in managing Startup, IT consulting, strategy, digital transformation, e-commerce & software development....

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Emma Tucker

Audit Committee

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Fred Reich

Audit Committee

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