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Foreign Policy Forum

Keeping the U.S. Competitive: The Role of the Export-Import Bank

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Judith Pryor, First Vice President and Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Export-Import Bank of the United States

November 13, 2024

Event begins at 6:00 PM; Doors open at 5:30 PM

In recent years, our economic interests have been shown to be deeply intertwined with geopolitical dynamics, and discussions of tariffs and trade wars seem more present than ever. To provide some clarity on how the U.S. is navigating such complex economic stakes, CCWA is honored to host Judith Pryor, First Vice President and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).

Vice Chair Pryor will outline how EXIM works to help American businesses and trade thrive. Speaking a week after the general elections, she will also share her insight into EXIM’s newest initiatives that seek to strengthen U.S. supply chains and ensure that the U.S. continues to lead in “transformational export areas” that are critical to U.S. competitiveness.

Vice Chair Pryor has spent the majority of her career working with multinational businesses, from Asia to Europe to Africa, primarily in emerging markets, and brings to EXIM more than 35 years of business leadership experience spanning development finance, public policy, business development, marketing, communications, and sales. From Asia to the Middle East, Africa, and Western Europe, and from international start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, her work has focused on the broadcast, satellite communications, and international finance sectors.

Ms. Pryor’s portfolio included Africa and the Middle East, renewable energy, storage and efficiency, and minority and women-owned businesses. She also served during the Obama Administration as Vice President of the Office of External Affairs at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). She was responsible for all external engagement including congressional relations, public affairs, communications, and U.S. small business development. She was a member of the Executive Leadership Team and held a seat on the Agency’s Investment Committee.

We are proud to have the Greater Cleveland Partnership, Team NEO, and the U.S. Commercial Service as community partners for this Foreign Policy Forum.

Please note the change of venue: This program will be held at The City Club of Cleveland.

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ADMISSION

Students admitted free with support from the Dr. and Mrs. Wael and Sawssan Khoury Students’ Fund.
Global Citizen and Family Members $20; Non-Members $30.
Global Supporter, Diplomat, and Ambassador Members attend for free with their membership.

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VENUE INFORMATION

The City Club of Cleveland

1317 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

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