Steven Kobos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Excelerate Energy, has been appointed chairman of USBBC's (US-Bangladesh Business Council) board of directors.
According to a statement, the US Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment on Tuesday (yesterday).
Mr Kobos assumes the more prominent role of Board Chair as Bangladesh advances its strategic trajectory toward becoming a major global economy. As the USBBC recognizes 50 years of US-Bangladesh diplomatic relations, it added.
Nisha Biswal, USBBC President and Senior Vice President for South Asia, International Strategy, and Global Initiatives at the US Chamber of Commerce, said, "We are delighted that Steven will serve as the new Chairman of the US-Bangladesh Business Council Board of Directors. Steven's leadership and commitment to strengthening US-Bangladesh economic ties and his belief in the promise and potential of Bangladesh as global economic power make him the ideal leader for the Council."
As President and CEO of Excelerate Energy, Steven brings unparalleled expertise in energy cooperation, resiliency, infrastructure, and security across the global energy ecosystem, she said.
"I am confident that under his stewardship the US-Bangladesh Business Council will grow to new heights and continue to advance the US-Bangladesh economic corridor."
"Chairing the US-Bangladesh Business Council Board of Directors is a privilege and responsibility that I am honored to accept," said Steven Kobos.
"Excelerate Energy is proud to join USBBC member companies that serve as bridges for prosperity and collaboration between the United States and Bangladesh," he noted.
Mr. Kobos said he looks forward to leading the Council's role in furthering bilateral commercial cooperation, inclusive economic growth, and global security.
He also thanked Nisha Biswal, Ambassador Atul Keshap, and Sid Mehra for their leadership and this unique opportunity to partner with government and business leaders in both countries.
