Policy

Representing and speaking on behalf of the transatlantic business community with governments and other relevant stakeholders on issues relevant to the community is one of the three key pillars of BAB’s work.

Policy Agenda

BAB's annual Policy Agenda defines a set of priorities developed by leading firms within the network for the year to come and informs BAB’s programme and advocacy work on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Click here to download the 2019/20 Policy Agenda

Click here to download the 2018/19 Policy Agenda

Our 2021/22 Priortities

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Committed to a Free Trade Agenda

We propose the creation of a new US-UK economic agenda. As part of that, we propose the establishment of a new trade platform – a US-UK Trade Council.
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SME

An Agenda of Action for SMEs

We propose the definition of a comprehensive agenda of action for SMEs, including a discussion on whether there is scope and opportunity for a bilateral agreement focusing on SMEs.
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Connected Globe

Data Flows that Work for Business

The US and the UK should lead global efforts to promote digital trade and the free flow of data, and should formally begin bilateral talks for a data transfer agreement.
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Good neighbours

Good Neighbours

With the post-Brexit transition period having ended, a good economic relationship between the UK and the EU is crucial for both the UK and the US alike.
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Physical connection

The Physical Connection

The US and the UK should also work together, and as part of global platforms, to introduce a safe travel scheme for air travel that is consistent, comprehensive, easily useable, and reflective of future developments.
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Skills

Investing in the Skills that our Economies Need

The US and the UK should develop comprehensive education and skills plans that address the need for skills in the future, and include elements such as lifelong learning, reskilling, STEM and digital literacy, as well as partnerships between education and business
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Recent Statements

Publications

BAB regularly produces publications, white papers and briefing papers, produced with expertise lent from our transatlantic membership.

Co-Chairs

Policy Steering Committee

The BritishAmerican Business Policy Steering Committee is a cross-industry group of BAB members which oversees and supports BAB’s policy and advocacy activities.

Jillian Mertsch

Senior Director of Government Affairs

Qualcomm

Andy Pharoah

Vice President Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Mars

Policy Committee Members

Tony Bellis

Government Markets & Public Affairs Manager

3M

Richard Currie

Director of Public Affairs & Brexit

UPS

Frances Devlin

Senior Director Corporate Affairs, International Developed Markets

Pfizer

Aline Doussin

Partner

Hogan Lovells

Aileen Keyes

Global Head of International Public Policy

Diageo

James Allan

Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

S&P Global

Andrew Hall

Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs

NBC Universal

Chris Lowry

Public Affairs Manager

Eli Lilly

Chris Marchand

Executive Vice President of Operations

Jaguar Land Rover

Howard Miller

Director, Co-Head of European Government Affairs

Citigroup

Denise Peet

Head of Government Affairs UK

Caterpillar

Simona Popa

Senior Director, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs

InterDigital

Ben Sheldrick

Managing Partner

Magrath Sheldrick

Azeez Al-Humaidhi

Government and External Affairs Consultant

Aston Martin Lagonda

Alex Towers

Director of Policy and Public Affairs

BT Group plc

Sana Ali

Policy and Government Relations Manager (Brexit and Trade)

MSD

Secondary Representatives

Sarah Bell

Public Affairs

UPS

Callum Biggins

Senior Manager, UK Policy and Public Affairs

Pfizer

Britney Bivins

S&P Global

Will Blomefield

Public Affairs Director

Mars

Cristina Sârb

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Pfizer

Cinzia Guido

Senior Manager Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, EU

InterDigital

Aileen Keyes

Head of International Public Policy

Diageo

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