Cheryl Miller, Vice President, Digital at USCIB, represented US business at an event hosted by Ambassador Dan Negrea, Representative of the United States to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the US Mission to the UN in New York. The event supported Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the US candidate for re-election as Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

"USCIB recognizes Doreen as a results-oriented, transformative leader whose tenure has brought renewed confidence, credibility, and clear strategic direction to the ITU," said Miller. "Doreen's re-election as Secretary General is essential to ensuring the ITU remains a strong partner in fostering a stable and predictable investment climate for digital investment worldwide."

Miller underscored the importance of trust in 2026 and highlighted how the ITU's work has broad impact across the global economy, extending well beyond the digital sector.

As digital transformation and connectivity increasingly fuel economic growth, innovation, and job creation, strong, forward-looking leadership at the ITU is more important than ever. Under Bogdan-Martin's leadership, the ITU has accelerated technological innovation; strengthened internal oversight and management controls; increased accountability and transparency; deepened engagement with industry stakeholders to ensure private sector perspectives are heard; and advanced open, secure, reliable, and interoperable digital connectivity.

USCIB was pleased to have so many USCIB members actively participating in this event and supporting Bogdan-Martin, including three Board members Ravi Aurora (Mastercard), Melike Yetken Krilla (Google), and Chris Sharrock (Microsoft). Other members included Flavia Alves (Meta), Nancy DeVore (Salesforce), and Chris Hemmerlein (Amazon).

USCIB values Bogdan-Martin as a trusted partner for business and will continue to support her re-election to lead the ITU in 2026.

Additionally, USCIB appreciated the invitation from Ambassador Negrea to this event. Ambassador Negrea also gave keynote remarks at last week's USCIB 80th Anniversary Gala in New York.