BILLING CODE: 3510-HE-P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the United States-Brazil CEO Forum
AGENCY: International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Solicitation of applications.
SUMMARY: In March 2007, the Governments of the United States and Brazil
established the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum (Forum). This notice announces the opportunity
for up to twelve individuals for appointment to the U.S. Section of the Forum for a threeyear term starting May 1, 2022 and ending May 1, 2025. Nominations received in
response to this notice will also be considered for on-going appointments to fill any
future vacancies that may arise before May 1, 2025.
DATES: Applications for current consideration should be received no later than the close
of business on April 1, 2022. After that date, applications will continue to be accepted
through April 30, 2025, to fill any new vacancies that may arise.
ADDRESSES: For inquiries and to request an application, please contact Christopher Di
Trolio, Office of Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. Department of Commerce, by email at Christopher.DiTrolio@trade.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Di Trolio, (202) 8230530, Office of Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. Department of Commerce.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Commerce and the Director
of the National Economic Council, together with the Brazilian Minister of Economy and
the Planalto Casa Civil Minister (Presidential Chief of Staff), co-chair the U.S.-Brazil
CEO Forum (Forum), pursuant to the Terms of Reference signed in March 2007 by the
U.S. and Brazilian governments, as amended, which set forth the objectives and structure
of the Forum. The Terms of Reference may be viewed at: https://www.trade.gov/us-

brazil-ceo-forum-terms-reference/. The Forum, consisting of both private and public
sector members, brings together leaders of the respective business communities of the
United States and Brazil to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly ways to
strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two countries. The Forum
consists of the U.S. and Brazilian Government co-chairs and a Committee comprised of
private sector members. The Committee is composed of two Sections, each consisting of
approximately ten to twelve members from the private sector, representing the views and
interests of the private sector business community in the United States and Brazil. Each
government appoints the members to its respective Section. The Committee provides
joint recommendations to the two governments that reflect private sector views, needs,
and concerns regarding the creation of an economic environment in which their
respective private sectors can partner, thrive, and enhance bilateral commercial ties to
expand trade between the United States and Brazil.
This notice seeks candidates to fill up to twelve positions on the U.S. Section of
the Forum as well as any future vacancies that may arise before May 1, 2025. Each
candidate must be the Chief Executive Officer or President, or equivalent chief executive
of a company that is: (1) U.S.-owned or controlled, (2) is incorporated in or has its main
headquarters or principal place of business in the United States, and (3) is currently
conducting business in both countries. Each candidate also must be a U.S. citizen or
otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States and able to travel to Brazil and
locations in the United States to attend official Forum meetings as well as independent
U.S. Section and Committee meetings. Travel and in-person activities are contingent
upon safety and health conditions in the United States and Brazil. Should safety or health
conditions not be appropriate for travel and/or in-person activities, a meeting may be
postponed or a virtual meeting may be scheduled instead. In addition, the candidate
must not be registered nor required to be registered as a foreign agent under the Foreign

Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. Evaluation of applications for
membership in the U.S. Section by eligible individuals will be based on who will be best
carry out the objectives of the Forum and will include the following criteria:
(1) A demonstrated commitment by the individual's company to the Brazilian market
either through exports or investment.
(2) A demonstrated strong interest in Brazil and its economic development.
(3) The ability to offer a broad perspective and business experience to the discussions.
(4) The ability to address cross-cutting issues that affect the entire business community.
(5) The ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in which the Forum will be
active.
(6) A demonstrated commitment by the individual and/or the individual’s company,
particularly through activities in Brazil, to:
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support inclusive economic growth;

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uphold worker rights and labor standards in its global supply chain;

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tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster public health efforts;

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strengthen the resiliency of U.S. supply chains;

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advance environmental sustainability; and

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address climate change.

The U.S. Section of the Forum should include members who represent a diversity of
business sectors. Applications from individuals representing companies in all sectors and
of all sizes will be considered.
The Department of Commerce is committed to achieving diversity in the membership of
the U.S. Section of the Forum to the maximum extent permitted by law and consistent
with the need for balanced industry representation. Where possible, the Department of
Commerce will also consider the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity of the United States.

U.S. members will receive no compensation for their participation in Forumrelated activities. Individual members will be responsible for all travel and related
expenses associated with their participation in the Forum, including attendance at Forum
and Section meetings. Only appointed members may participate in official Forum
meetings; substitutes and alternates will not be designated. According to the current
Terms of Reference, members are normally to serve three-year terms, but may be
reappointed. Members serve at the discretion of the Secretary.
To be considered for membership in the U.S. Section, please submit the following
information as instructed in the ADDRESSES and DATE captions above: Full legal
name(s) and title(s) of the applicant, the applicant company’s name, place of
incorporation, main headquarters address, and principal place of business address (if
different); size of the company; size of company’s export trade (at minimum, revenue and
employee count), investment, and nature of operations or interest in Brazil; and a brief
statement describing the candidate's qualifications that should be considered, including
information about the candidate’s ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in
which the Forum will be active. The application should also include sufficient
information to demonstrate the applicant’s company is U.S.-owned or controlled, which
may include, for example, an affirmation from the company that a majority of its voting
stock is owned by U.S. citizens or other U.S. entities, an affirmation that a majority of its
board of directors are U.S. citizens, or other indicia of U.S. ownership or control.
Candidates who have previously been members of the U.S. Section will need to submit
new application materials if they want to be considered. All candidates will be notified
once selections have been made.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512.
Dated: February 14, 2022.
Alexander Peacher,
Director for the Office of Latin America & the Caribbean.

[FR Doc. 2022-03519 Filed: 2/17/2022 8:45 am; Publication Date: 2/18/2022]