Concord Business Council
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CBC |
| Formation | 1736 AN |
| Type | Business advisory forum |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Rotating |
| Membership | 42 corporations |
| Leadership | |
| Chair | Alessandra Morosini (1751 AN-1753 AN) |
| Vice-Chair | David Harrington-Cole |
| Secretary | Carmen Solís de Vega |
| Organization | |
| Parent organization | Economic Coordination Committee |
| Affiliation | Concord Alliance Treaty Organization |
The Concord Business Council (CBC) is a private sector advisory body affiliated with the Concord Alliance Treaty Organization. Established in 1736 AN under the auspices of the Economic Coordination Committee, the Council brings together leading corporations and business figures from all CATO member states to advise on matters of economic integration, trade facilitation, and investment promotion. The CBC meets quarterly, with sessions rotating among member state capitals, and provides formal recommendations to the Economic Coordination Committee on issues affecting cross-border commerce within the alliance.
The Council has played a significant role in shaping CATO's economic policies, including the harmonization of customs procedures, mutual recognition of professional qualifications, and the development of common standards for financial services. Membership in the CBC is by invitation, extended to corporations demonstrating substantial cross-border operations within the alliance and commitment to the principles of the Concord Alliance Treaty. The chairmanship rotates biennially among member states in order of accession, ensuring that business perspectives from across the alliance inform the Council's agenda and recommendations.
