Origins & Aims
The late Sir David Nicolson MEP, founded the American European Business Association (AEBA) in 1980 in consultation with the late Lord Roy Jenkins OM, PC, then President of the European Commission.
AEBA promotes and facilitates lively and informed debate on key business, economic and political topics. The association’s goal is to use this dialogue, connection and collaboration to improve and increase understanding and cooperation between the business community and governments in Europe and North America.
AEBA does this by bringing together senior international business, political, diplomatic, and academic representatives to engage in productive conversation through the open exchange of views in an atmosphere of trust, which provides unique insight behind today’s headlines. A key factor in the success of these debates is the diversity of the participants’ backgrounds, industries, and their shared interest in debating future developments. Limiting the number of participants at each discussion promotes a more intimate, meaningful and powerful experience for both members and speakers. Meetings are governed by the Chatham House Rule.
A highlight of the annual program is our Autumn Drinks Reception. Previous events have been held at Winfield House, Canada House and the German and US Embassies.
AEBA is a non-partisan association.
Women Executive Forum (WEF)
The purpose of WEF is to create opportunities that help propel women in their careers by bringing together up and coming and established female executives to engage, meet, network, and become inspired by the professional journey of a top female executive.
WEF is a special discussion series for the AEBA membership.
Charlotte Laycock, Chief Executive Officer
Charlotte Laycock comes to the American European Business Association after having worked at a senior level for high profile American media companies, including Time Warner and Dow Jones, in London, Paris and New York. She thoroughly enjoys bringing together international business leaders and creating the environment for unique, confidential and insightful discussions to take place.
Charlotte received her B.A in European Studies with a concentration in French from Loughborough University and studied abroad at L’Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Lyon, France.
Board of Directors

Mark Wippell
Chairman

Paul Staples
Deputy Chairman
Partner, Smith Square Partners

Doug King
Hon. Treasurer
Vice Chairman, Deloitte UK

Ron Carlson
Director
Chief Executive & Founding Partner, NS Holdings

Adrian Frost
Director
Managing Director, Corporate and Institutional Banking, BNP Paribas UK

Kathryn Herrington
Director
Chief Adminstrative Officer, CLS Bank International

Jenni Hibbert
Director
Global Practice Managing Partner, Heidrick & Struggles

Paul O’Donnell
Director
Chairman & CEO, Ogilvy EMEA
Next Event
Virtual Lunch Discussion
John Mills, Founder and Chairman, JML Group
Subject: Economic Growth Post Brexit
Thursday, 28th January 2020
12.30pm – 1.45pm
Contact
Ms. Charlotte Laycock
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1252 703 514
Mob: +44 (0)7469 920 174
E-mail: cl@aeba.org.uk
Wenta Business Centre,
1 Electric Avenue, London, EN3 7XU