Sammy assistant at the US-ASEAN Business Council Jakarta. Alumni of SMK Daarul Uluum in 2006. My experience is in Office Support at PT. Virya Surya Jhana from 2006 to 2009, Office Assistant at Marquee Executive Office from 2009 to 2015, and Office Support at PT. Prismas Jamintara from 2015 to 2016.

Sarah currently serves as a Director in the Council's Singapore office where she has been based since 2019, overseeing the Membership, Board Operations, and Singapore portfolios. In her operational capacity, she also supports the Council’s communications and public relations activities including development of the Council’s flagship ASEAN Matters for America publication.

Andrew Koch, Director of Membership (U.S.) at the US-ASEAN Business Council, brings extensive experience in account management and customer service. Fluent in Mandarin, he excels in relationship-building. His track record includes Fortune 100 account management, co-founding Maloya Games Limited, leading cross-functional teams at Shadow Factory, and expanding software solutions at BridgeU across Southeast Asia. His expertise is backed by degrees in Chinese language, business administration, and interactive design from the University of Mississippi and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Before his current role, Andrew served as the Special Assistant to the President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council since June 2023. In this capacity, he played a crucial role in fostering relationships and driving strategic initiatives within the organization.

Angelica Ortega oversees the Philippines, Singapore, and Customs & Trade Facilitation portfolios at the US-ASEAN Business Council. She is a solutions-oriented and impact-focused professional with evidence-based record of success in cross-border multi-stakeholder engagement, partnership development, policy advisory, market access acceleration, analytics research, and intelligence reporting. Angelica is experienced in assessing the socio-economic impacts of international and local affairs on business interests and commercial undertakings.

Praab joined the Council in November 2005 as the Thailand Representative when the Bangkok Office was established. He has held senior positions in consumer marketing, media and investment banking. Praab holds a M.A. (Hons.) degree from Oxford University.

As a Senior Manager, Marcella spearheads engagements between U.S. businesses and ASEAN Sectoral Bodies to promote a transformative trade agenda. Based in Jakarta, she serves as the regional focal point to the ASEAN Secretariat and drives the Council’s advocacy efforts on digital trade, modernization of customs and trade facilitation and harmonization of rules and standards to minimize technical barriers to trade in ASEAN. Previously, Marcella worked at the ASEAN Secretariat as a Political Cooperation Officer.

Rahul Rai joined the US-ASEAN Business Council as an Associate (Singapore, Membership, Operations) in August 2023. Before joining the Council, Rahul was a Business Development Manager with HSBC’s Global Trade and Receivables Finance business. Graduating from Singapore Management University in 2021 with a Political Science major, Rahul's passion for politics and international relations now converges with his trade finance expertise. This synergy drives his pursuit of a trade advocacy and policy career with the Council.

Saravadee Homsub rejoined the Council in February 2020 as the Country Manager in the Bangkok Office working on Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. In this role, she works alongside the Chief Representative by providing advice and local service to Council members’ interests and activities. She monitors political developments and is responsible for maintaining relationships with the local government and other stakeholders.

Shari Khalid joined the Council’s Singapore office in May 2023 as a Coordinator, Finance and Administration.

Third Bagro, with fifteen years of public sector experience, now represents the US-ABC as its Philippines Country Representative. From his beginnings as scholar, student leader, and legal assistant, he rose to serve in various capacities, including Undersecretary at the Presidential Management Staff, chief-of-staff to a Philippine Senator, and Trade Undersecretary. He co-founded Twala and FLO Attorneys-at-Law to enhance legal access through technology. A University of the Philippines graduate in philosophy and law, he earned an MPA from Maxwell School, Syracuse University, as a Fulbright scholar.