Coupang
Represented by: Scott Jacobs, Global Government Affairs
Coupang, Inc. is a U.S.-based e-commerce and technology company founded in 2010 by Bom Kim and often dubbed the “Amazon of South Korea.” Headquartered in Seattle, Coupang operates Korea’s largest online retail platform, offering services like Rocket Delivery, Rocket Fresh, Coupang Eats, Coupang Play, and Coupang Pay. Known for its ultra-fast logistics, over 99% of orders in Korea are delivered within 24 hours. With a presence in South Korea, Taiwan, and beyond, Coupang combines advanced technology with a massive logistics network to redefine customer convenience in retail.
FAIRFIELD-MAXWELL ltd.
Represented by: Anthony "Tony" Dowd, President & CEO
Fairfield-Maxwell (“Fairfield”) is a third generation family-owned enterprise that successfully buys, builds, and grows companies spanning industries and geographies through long-term capital investments. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Fairfield partners with other family-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams to grow exceptional businesses. The Fairfield team provides the companies in its portfolio with professional management expertise, operational expertise, and a permanent capital base while taking a “hands off” approach to allow management with industry expertise to make operational decisions.
ConocophilLips
Represented by: George Kalantzakis, Manager, International Government Affairs and Political Risk
ConocoPhillips is the world’s largest independent E&P company based on production and proved reserves. ConocoPhillips is committed to the efficient and effective exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Producing oil and natural gas and getting them to market takes ingenuity, technology and investment. Its innovative, collaborative efforts yield products that improve quality of life globally while producing economic benefits with far-reaching influence.
AIG
Represented by: George F. Shevlin IV, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs
With roots that trace back to 1919, AIG is a global insurance company with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. AIG provides a range of insurance products to support our clients in business and in life, including: general property/casualty, life insurance, and retirement and financial services through our General Insurance, Life and Retirement and Investments business units.
FedEx
Represented by: Wally Hsueh, Vice President International Affairs
FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. Their networks operate collaboratively to deliver the best service to customers without compromise. They compete collectively as a broad portfolio of customer solutions and are managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand.
PMI
Represented by: Artha Sirait, External Affairs Lead
Philip Morris International (PMI) is one of the world’s leading tobacco companies, with a global workforce of 69,600. Headquartered in New York City and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PM), at PMI, we are building our future on replacing cigarettes with smoke-free products that—while not risk-free—are a better alternative than cigarette smoking. It’s the biggest shift in our history. And it’s the right one for our consumers, our company, our shareholders, and society. Led by science and innovation, and with the right regulatory encouragement and support from civil society, we can achieve our vision of a smoke-free future, faster.
ORGANON & CO.
Represented by: Monica He, Head of International Policy and Government Affairs
Organon & Co. is a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, focused on women's health, biosimilars, and established medicines. Originally founded in 1923 and spun off from Merck & Co. in 2021, Organon develops products in reproductive medicine, contraception, hormone therapy, and more. Its portfolio includes well-known treatments like Nexplanon and biosimilars such as Hadlima. With around 10,000 employees and operations worldwide, Organon generates a significant portion of its revenue outside the U.S. while maintaining a strong commercial presence within it.
MPSC, Inc.
Represented by: J. Warner Ide, Board of Director and CEO
MPSC, Inc., headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin, is a leader in innovative meat processing technology, best known for its patented Rinse & Chill® system. Developed over decades through global scientific collaboration, Rinse & Chill® enhances meat quality by improving tenderness, flavor, safety, and shelf life. The technology received USDA "No Objection" status in 2004 and is now widely used in the U.S., Canada, and Australia across beef, lamb, and pork processing. With a strong commitment to sustainability and science, MPSC continues to evolve its offerings through advanced engineering, automation, and international research partnerships.
SUNTORY
Represented by: Rieko Shimizu, General Manager, Intelligence Division and Rino Miyazaki, Deputy Manager, Intelligence Division
Walmart
From humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, Walmart creates a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online, through mobile devices and in stores. Walmart creates opportunities and brings value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates around the world — nearly 1.5 million in the U.S. alone.
